Connellsville defeated Montour 5-3 Monday in a WPIAL Class 5A baseball game, highlighted by a pivotal three-run rally in the fourth inning. Chase Sankovich’s steal of home ignited the scoring, followed by Grayden Gillott's two-run single. Montour's late efforts fell short despite a seventh-inning home run from Andrew Porto. Connellsville outhit Montour 10-5.
Lizzy Fuchs led Bishop Canevin to a 10-3 win over Springdale with four RBIs, including a two-run double. Ava Washington and others contributed to the scoring, while Macie McClain posted nine strikeouts. Leechburg defeated Sto-Rox 15-0, with Ava Ferretti driving in six runs and Addie Zanotto throwing a no-hitter.
Bishop Canevin defeated Sewickley Academy 15-0, led by Tyler Maddix's three RBIs. South Fayette topped Moon Area 7-2, with Chaz Kosko contributing three hits. Obama Academy defeated Sto-Rox, 8-2, highlighted by Luke Ehman's three RBIs. Riverview secured a 10-0 victory over Carlynton, backed by Johnny Bertucci's strong pitching.
The Athletes of Action Memorial Scholarship Luncheon, now in its 14th year, has evolved from a modest start to a celebrated fundraising event. Held on April 5, it supports scholarships for scholar-athletes from Montour and Sto-Rox high schools. Since its inception, it has awarded $81,000, positively impacting numerous students.
The Montour Spartans, the WPIAL's top-ranked Class 5 boys basketball team, finished its section schedule unbeaten with a win over Moon Friday night. Bishop Canevin also completed its section schedule unbeaten.
Jaedin Griggs scored 26 points and Maria Depner added 20 as Moon Area downed Montour, 58-45, Thursday night in a WPIAL Class 5A Section 3 matchup at Montour. In other games, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and Bishop Canevin won.
Wednesday was a rough night for West Hills area high school basketball teams, as Bishop Canevin and Montour girls teams lost, as did Sto-Rox's boys team.