Moon Area defeated Upper St. Clair 12-8 in a thrilling 12-inning softball game, highlighted by key performances from Abby Warnagiris, Cameran Chambers, and Katie DeMarco, while Zander Stern played a key role in Montour's 2-1 baseball win over Thomas Jefferson. In volleyball, both Moon and Montour lost. (Photos)
Joelle Ludwick and Braiden Sudor, seniors from Montour and Bishop Canevin, respectively, received the WPIAL James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award, each earning a $1,000 scholarship for their academic and athletic achievements.
South Fayette defeated Moon Area, 8-4 , in softball, while Our Lady of the Sacred Heart triumphed 18-1 over Carlynton. In baseball, Bishop Canevin whipped Springdale, 11-1, and in boys volleyball, Montour and OLSH fell in reverse sweeps.
Cami Chambers' two-run homer in the seventh inning secured Moon Area's 4-2 walkoff win against Montour. The game featured a stellar effort from Moon's Katie DeMarco. OLSH whipped Burgettstown 14-4.
In a thrilling Class 5A baseball matchup, Moon Area edged Chartiers Valley, 6-5, on a late passed ball. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart breezed to a win while Montour, Carlynton and Sto-Rox lost.
Montour defeated Hopewell 10-4 in baseball, highlighted by Matteo Weber's two triples. Ellwood City defeated Sto-Rox, 8-2, while Chartiers Valley triumphed over Montour 17-2 in softball, led by Lily Duffill's sevem RBIs.
Montour's John Rohrkaste wound up third Friday in the WPIAL Class 2A Boys Tennis Singles Championships after his opponent in the consolation third-place match was unable to play due to injury. Rohrkaste will advance to next month's PIAA tournament.