Senior running back Caden Halajcio rushed for 184 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Montour overpowered West Allegheny, 34-13, Friday night in a key WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference game. Meanwhile, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also posted wins while Cornell dropped a heartbreaker to Monessen.
Our Lady of Sacred Heart's girls volleyball team secured a thrilling Senior Night win against Quaker Valley, 3-1, in their newly renovated gym. The game was emotionally charged, marking a triumphant return after a lengthy hiatus due to renovations.
Kendall Dydek scored three goals in Moon Area's 8-0 win over Trinity, extending the Tigers' section winning streak to 11 games. Meanwhile, Montour and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart also posted wins in their respective matches.
Owen Minzer scored three goals in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart's 6-0 win over Serra Catholic, improving the Chargers' record to 11-0. Carlynton earned its first win, defeating Bishop Canevin 3-0. In volleyball, OLSH downed Aliquippa, but Montour and Cornell lost.
The Moon Area Tigers face a significant challenge as they visit unbeaten Peters Township for a crucial WPIAL Class 5A conference game. Moon is 1-0 in the conference after narrowly defeating Bethel Park. Six other games involving West Hills teams are on the Friday night schedule.
The upcoming WPIAL Class 1A football game between Bishop Canevin and Cornell promises excitement, featuring standout players like Justin Melvin and Khylil Johnson. Other West Hills matchups include Moon facing Seneca Valley and Montour battling Mars, each showcasing competitive team performances this season.
Moon Area secured a 21-3 victory over West Allegheny after a late third-quarter surge, highlighted by a 14-point streak. Montour rolled to an easy victory over Knoch, but Cornell needed some last-second heroics to beat Burgettstown.