The Moon Area Tigers overcame a halftime deficit to win 20-13 against Penn-Trafford in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, driven by Andrew Cross's late touchdown pass. The victory sets up a semifinal against Pine-Richland. Meanwhile, in Class 1A, Bishop Canevin dominated Frazier 50-7, advancing to face Clairton in the next round.
The Robert Morris Colonials aim for their third straight Northeast Conference victory against the visiting Wagner Seahawks on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Joe Walton Stadium. November 8. Both teams are on two-game win streaks, with identical records. Robert Morris won last week 20-17.
Two West Hills high school teams continue their quest for WPIAL football titles Friday night. Moon Area faces Penn-Trafford, seeking redemption from a previous loss, while Bishop Canevin plays Frazier. Both teams enter with winning streaks. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Gazette Sports Editor Mike Longo Jr. explores the phenomenon of ticket resale among Steelers fans during a recent game against the Green Bay Packers. High demand led to inflated prices, reflecting the lure of profit over loyalty. Criticism arose as Packers fans dominated Acrisure Stadium, undermining the traditional home-field advantage.
West Hills high school football teams faced dramatic playoff debuts on Halloween. Montour fell to New Castle, 14-13, when a last-minute two-point conversion attempt failed, while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart lost 17-14 to Mohawk on a last-second field goal against. Moon triumphed 48-21 over Armstrong and Bishop Canevin beat Greensburg Central Catholic 50-35.
Four West Hills high school football teams begin their WPIAL playoff journeys Friday night. Moon Area and Bishop Canevin are favored, while Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart are underdogs. Key players include Moon's Andrew Cross and Bishop Canevin's Brady Wagner, with matchups expected to be competitive.
Both West Hills girls soccer teams were eliminated in the WPIAL Class 1A quarterfinals, with Carlynton and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart losing 2-0 to Sewickley Academy and Bentworth, respectively. In football, Bishop Canevin whipped Burgettstown, 43-10, and in hockey, Moon triumphed over Beaver 5-1.