Sto-Rox High School's girls flag football team, under coach Lauren Ferragonio, achieved a remarkable 9-3-1 record this season. Key players Rae Johnston and Kamiyah Thompson contributed greatly, with Johnston set to play at Point Park University. Next season, leadership will continue with Viyhshaela Macon, notable for her positive influence.
Players from Montour and Moon high schools received accolades in the Big 56 Conference for Class 5A baseball and softball. Montour’s Matteo Webber and Emily McClean were named players of the year in baseball and softball, respectively, while Moon's Andrew Cross also was named player of the year in Section 2 baseball.
Caleb Armbruster and Tyler Puffer each drove in three runs, leading Montour to a 9-3 win over Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 5A consolation game Wednesday. Montour secured the No. 3 seed for the upcoming PIAA Tournament, and will play at DuBois on Monday, June 1.
West Hills high school athletic teams are set for significant changes next winter, with several boys and girls basketball, swimming and wrestling teams altering classifications or section membership. Increased competition is anticipated, particularly in boys basketball, as local schools face new opponents and challenges.
Montour fell short in a thrilling 13-10 loss to Upper St. Clair during Thursday's WPIAL Class 5A baseball semifinals, despite a remarkable nine-run rally in the seventh. Upper St. Clair advances to the finals, while Montour aims for third place.
Matteo Weber led Montour to a 3-2 upset over top-seeded Pine-Richland in the WPIAL Class 5A baseball quarterfinals, yielding only three hits. Montour scored all of its runs in the third inning. In another playoff matchup, Upper St. Clair edged Moon, 10-9, advancing to face Montour in Thursday's semifinals.
August Lichtner's RBI single led Western Beaver to a 7-6 walkoff victory against Bishop Canevin in the WPIAL Class 1A baseball playoffs, ending Bishop Canevin's season. Meanwhile, Moon Area and Montour prepare for their quarterfinal matchups Tuesday in Class 5A. And in boys volleyball, three West Hills athletes were named to an all-section team.