Montour High School graduate Tom Gaskins will be inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame Friday night, Oct. 24, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Lawson played semipro ball for years in the Midwest before finally retiring at age 42.
Both West Hills girls soccer teams won their WPIAL Class 3A tournament matches, with Moon Area defeating Oakland Catholic 3-0 and Montour edging Hampton 1-0. Carlynton lost to South Allegheny in WPIAL volleyball tournament action.
Three West Hills boys soccer teams began their WPIAL tournament, with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Moon securing victories. OLSH defeated Greensburg Central Catholic 14-1, while Moon Area won 4-0 over Laurel Highlands. Montour lost 2-0 to Franklin Regional, ending its season.
Our Lady of Sacred Heart's girls volleyball team secured a thrilling Senior Night win against Quaker Valley, 3-1, in their newly renovated gym. The game was emotionally charged, marking a triumphant return after a lengthy hiatus due to renovations.
Kendall Dydek scored three goals in Moon Area's 8-0 win over Trinity, extending the Tigers' section winning streak to 11 games. Meanwhile, Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also posted wins in their respective matches.
Owen Minzer scored three goals in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's 6-0 win over Serra Catholic, improving the Chargers' record to 11-0. Carlynton earned its first win, defeating Bishop Canevin 3-0. In volleyball, OLSH downed Aliquippa, but Montour and Cornell lost.
The Moon Area Tigers face a significant challenge as they visit unbeaten Peters Township for a crucial WPIAL Class 5A conference game. Moon is 1-0 in the conference after narrowly defeating Bethel Park. Six other games involving West Hills teams are on the Friday night schedule.