Jake Johnson's 17 points led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 56-35 boys basketball win over Union. In girls basketball, Quaker Valley's Mimi Thiero scored 38 points, defeating OLSH 49-30. Other games included Mohawk's close win against Sto-Rox and South Fayette's triumph over Montour.
Moon Area's boys basketball team defeated Obama Academy 52-38, led by Jackson Bauman's 14 points. The team improved to 4-1. In other games, OLSH whipped Laurel, 62-49, behind Tiernan McCullough's 21 points and 18 from Frankie Igrec while Montour and Cornell both lost.
Moon Area's Maria Depner scored 24 points in a dominant 71-21 win over New Castle. Chartiers Valley edged Montour 36-34 on McKenna Helfrick's late basket, while Beaver Falls overcame a halftime deficit to beat OLSH 44-37. Other results included Jeannette's 44-23 victory over Carlynton and Serra Catholic's 70-38 win over Bishop Canevin.
Loic Kalau scored 14 points to lead Montour to a 52-42 victory over South Allegheny. Despite a strong performance from Drew Cook, the Spartans secured their first win of the season.
Lola Garner scored 22 points, leading Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 62-19 victory over Ellwood City in a WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball game. OLSH's boys team lost, as did Montour and Carlynton while Sto-Rox and Cornell captured wins.
The high school wrestling season features Carlynton, Montour and Moon Area competing with returning wrestlers and new hopefuls. Coverage from the West Hills Gazette will highlight each team’s progress, focusing on postseason ambitions.
Gianna Matthews scored 16 points as Bishop Canevin defeated Monessen 46-37 in a WPIAL Class 1A girls basketball game. The night also celebrated their 2012-13 championship team. Sto-Rox and Montour secured wins in their respective matchups.