Rachel Stepp of Moon Area recorded the fifth-fastest time in the 400-meters prelims at the PIAA Track and Field Championships with 57.17 seconds, qualifying for Saturday finals. Other local athletes faced challenges Friday but more will be competing Saturday.
Carlynton High School senior Ryan Lewis, recovering from two torn ACL injuries, will compete at the 2025 PIAA Track and Field Championships. Despite his most recent injury, he finished fifth at the WPIAL meet to earn a spot in the PIAA meet.
In the WPIAL Class 3A girls lacrosse tournament, the Moon Area Tigers lost 16-6 to Pine-Richland, with Haley Hutton scoring three goals and goalkeeper Shiri Kudratullaev making 20 saves during the match.
Moon Area lost 12-0 to Upper St. Clair in the Steelers High School Flag Football League championship, ending their bid for a third consecutive title. Despite a promising season, Moon's offense struggled against Upper St. Clair's defense.
Flag football: Moon girls claim two playoff wins to earn berth in Sunday’s semifinal against Latrobe
Flag football: Moon girls claim two playoff wins to earn berth in Sunday’s semifinal against Latrobe
The Moon Area Tigers aim for their third consecutive championship after winning two games in the Steelers High School Flag Football League tournament, beating Aliquippa 25-0 and North Allegheny 6-0, advancing to today's semifinals. (Photos)
Reese Keslar and Avery Machusko scored three goals each, leading Moon to a 13-7 win over Norwin in the WPIAL Class 3A girls lacrosse quarterfinals, advancing to face Pine-Richland in the semifinals.
West Hills athletes achieved significant success at the WPIAL Track and Field Championships, bringing home 24 medals, including a gold from Rachel Stepp in the Class 3A 400 meters. Notable performances included multiple medal finishes across various events.