The Hopewell Vikings defeated Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in the WPIAL Class 2A girls volleyball semifinals, marking the third loss for OLSH against them this season. OLSH still aims for the PIAA tournament via a consolation match Thursday.
Senior running back Caden Halajcio rushed for 184 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Montour overpowered West Allegheny, 34-13, Friday night in a key WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference game. Meanwhile, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also posted wins while Cornell dropped a heartbreaker to Monessen.
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.