Bishop Canevin and Cornell passed their first-round tests in the WPIAL football playoffs, but Montour, Moon and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart weren't as fortunate in their openers. (Photos)
After losing its regular-season finale a week ago, the Montour Spartans open WPIAL playoff action Friday night against Mars. Five other West Hills area schools will begin chasing their playoff dreams this weekend as well.
West Allegheny spoiled Montour's bid at capturing the outright title in the WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference, as the Indians punched home a touchdown in overtime for a 13-7 victory at Montour. The Spartans' fate now is in the hands of the WPIAL playoff seeding committee. (Photos)
Pitt Panthers defense dominated on defense, notching three pick sixes in the first half and a total of five interceptions, leading to a 41-13 destruction. (Photos)
The Montour Spartans beat Aliquippa last week in a Class 4A Parkway Conference showdown, but they haven't wrapped up the conference title yet. West Allegheny stands in the Spartans' way Friday night in one of seven games involving West Hills area teams.
Bishop Canevin bounces back from last week's loss to Fort Cherry by overpowering Monessen Saturday night at Dormont Memorial Stadium. Kole Olszewski and Myontae Mott each had a hand in two scores for the Crusaders.
Carlynton used a balanced attack keyed by John Sciulli's 126 yards rushing and three touchdowns to claim a narrow win while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Cornell met little resistance in posting their victories Friday night.