Carlynton's boys defeated Cornell 47-35, powered by Maurice Segnonou's 12 points and Ishaga Barrie's 11, advancing to face East Allegheny. The Cougars girls team also won its tournament opener. Other West Hills winners Friday included Moon Area boys and OLSH boys.
This weekend, two West Hills high schools host girls basketball tournaments. Moon Area is set to compete in the Moon Girls Tip-Off Tournament, while Carlynton participates in the Carlynton Tip-Off Classic. Both teams face challenging seasons ahead with returning players and new additions on the roster.
Maria Depner led Moon Area with 18 points in a 40-24 victory over Union, finishing strong in the final quarter. In another girls game, Burgettstown defeated Bishop Canevin 43-27. In boys action, Freedom beat Cornell 66-47. Moon Area's wrestling team triumphed over Quaker Valley 59-27.
Over a dozen players from five West Hills high schools were recognized on the All-WPIAL soccer teams. Two players -- Kendall Dydek of Moon Area and Owen Minzer -- earlier were named to the All-State team.
Drew Allen's 26 points helped Bishop Canevin secure a 75-67 win over Belle Vernon at the West Mifflin tournament, overcoming a first-quarter deficit. Allderdice edged Montour 42-39, with Keilyn Walden's late jumper sealing their season-opening victory amid missed free throws from the Spartans. Moon Area won its season opener, 71-46, over Imani Christian.
Two players from the West Hills were selected for the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association All-State teams for 2025: Owen Minzer, a senior midfielder from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and Kendall Dydek, a senior midfielder from Moon Area.
The Moon Area Tigers basketball team faces challenges this season due to the loss of three starters. Coach Gino Palmosina emphasizes the need for team chemistry as they integrate new players, including the promising Bauman brothers, into their lineup.