Our Lady of the Sacred Heart defeated Carlynton 8-3 in a WPIAL Class 2A baseball game, with Ryan DeNinno excelling on the mound. In other games, Bishop Canevin, Montour, and Moon Area also secured victories, while all four West Hills softball teams that saw action went down to defeat.
Lizzie Smith’s RBI single in the seventh inning led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 3-2 victory over Kenston, capping a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. The Chargers tied their second game against Licking Valley 5-5. Meanwhile, Moon Area used a dominant pitching performance from Katie DeMarco to edge South Fayette.
High school softball season has begun in the West Hills, with all seven local schools participating. Last year, Cornell, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart reached the postseason but didn't advance. Each team's prospects for the 2026 season vary, with new coaching, returning players and ongoing development highlighted.
Caylee Moser and Hailey Herbst led Montour to a decisive 20-5 softball win over Western Beaver, contributing a combined six hits and four RBIs. Multiple players boosted Carlynton softball and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart baseball to victories in their respective games, showcasing strong performances throughout.
Nick Machusko's four hits and five RBIs propelled Moon Area to a 16-6 win over South Fayette in a WPIAL baseball game. Elsewhere in baseball, Carlynton won and Bishop Canevin came up short. Moon Area and OLSH claimed softball wins while Montour and OLSH posted volleyball victories.
Girls flag football is rapidly growing in Pittsburgh, especially in the West Hills. The WPIAL sanctioned it for the 2026 season. Schools are preparing intensively, with teams like Moon aiming for championships and Sto-Rox players receiving college offers, marking significant progress.
Matteo Weber's three RBIs and Michael Ivanoff's strong pitching led Montour to a 5-3 win over Silo Saturday in Florida. Washington overcame an 8-1 deficit to beat Bishop Canevin, while Quaker Valley secured a victory against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.