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.
In a thrilling overtime game, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's girls basketball team edged Lincoln Park, 50-49, highlighted by Camryn Hummel’s decisive 3-pointer. Lola Garner scored 17 points for OLSH. Bishop Canevin won its first game of the season while Sto-Rox fell to 1-2 with a loss to Burgettstown.
Austin Avsec led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 66-46 boys basketball victory over Riverview Tuesday night, scoring 23 points. Jake Johnson and Nolan Reed added 14 and 11 points, respectively. In hockey, Montour shut out Hampton 4-0, with Trey Varga scoring two goals.
Lola Garner's 15 points led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 43-26 victory over Beaver Area Monday night in girls basketball. Montour defeated West Mifflin 63-28, with Tiffany Miller scoring 13 points. Montour improved to 3-0.
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.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart boys basketball coach Mike Rodriguez is optimistic about the upcoming season, having several key returnees from last year's successful team. Although facing challenges, Rodriguez notes a strong team chemistry and dedication among players.
The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart girls basketball team opens its season Monday against Beaver Area and will be counting on returning starters Leah Parker and Lola Garner to lead the way. However, crucial players are injured, including Sara Daeschner and Anna Beth Grayson.