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.
Montour overcame a 12-5 deficit to defeat Union 13-12 in softball Thursday, with Alexa Richardson delivering the game-winning RBI. In other games, Moon Area trounced Mars 16-0, highlighted by Katie DeMarco's stellar pitching, while Chartiers-Houston overwhelmed Bishop Canevin 20-1. Montour and OLSH prevailed in boys volleyball and Sto-Rox rolled in flag football.
The Moon Area boys volleyball team lost twice in consecutive nights, first to Hopewell and then North Hills, both in straight sets. Despite a strong start against North Hills, they couldn't maintain momentum, leading to a disappointing sweep. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart opened its season with a win.
The 2026 WPIAL football season will see significant realignments in the West Hills area, with Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Bishop Canevin moving up a class, while Sto-Rox drops. New opponents emerge for several teams, altering competitive dynamics.
PIAA swimming: Cornell’s Chamberlain takes home medal after seventh-place finish in 100 breaststroke
PIAA swimming: Cornell’s Chamberlain takes home medal after seventh-place finish in 100 breaststroke
Three West Hills swimmers competed at the PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships Saturday, with Cornell's Mimi Chamberlain winning a seventh-place medal in the 100 breaststroke. Fellow Cornell swimmer Noah Pickett placed first in the 500 freestyle B final, while Evey Fahnestock did not advance past preliminaries in the 100 breaststroke.
Haley Smarsh, a junior from Moon Area, celebrated her gold medal victory at the PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships, finishing the season with a 41-3 record. After two challenging years, her dedication and hard work in offseason training paid off, establishing her as a top contender in wrestling.