High school volleyball kicks off this week in the West Hills area. Three teams -- Bishop Canevin, Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart -- all reached last season's WPIAL Tournament. Each team faces challenges including player losses, but coaches express optimism for the new season with returning and incoming talent.
The Moon Area girls golf team posted their fourth win of the season Monday, defeating Mt. Lebanon 173-188. Angelina Schild led with a score of 38, while Aubrey Marasco scored 40, including an eagle on the seventh hole.
The Moon Area girls golf team secured a victory against defending state champion Peters Township by a score of 159-169, improving to 3-0. Senior Angelina Schild led with a 1-under-par 35, while junior Liv DeGori and senior Aubrey Marasco both shot 40. Moon's boys team opened its season with a win over Montour.
The Moon Area girls golf team won its opening match of the 2025-26 season Friday against Trinity, led by senior Aubrey Marasco's score of 39. Angelina Schild and Liv DeGori contributed scores of 40 . Next match is Aug. 12.
Rich Rowe resigned as head baseball coach at Moon Area High School after a 6-12 season. Concerned about player confidence and community division, he chose not to reapply for the position. Rowe plans to focus on family and baseball in the future.
Maria Depner contributed to Moon Area's victory in the inaugural Pennsylvania Scholastic Sevens Cup after her performance in the PIAA Track and Field Championships, scoring eight tries and helping the team win four consecutive matches.
Three athletes from the West Hills area earned medals during Saturday's final session of the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University. Carlynton's Jordynn Carter secured third in the girls triple jump, while Rachel Stepp and Maria Depner, both of Moon Area, placed fifth and seventh in their events, respectively.