Lizzie Smith’s RBI single in the seventh inning led Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 3-2 victory over Kenston, capping a comeback from a 2-0 deficit. The Chargers tied their second game against Licking Valley 5-5. Meanwhile, Moon Area used a dominant pitching performance from Katie DeMarco to edge South Fayette.
West Hills high school baseball teams had a tough time Thursday. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart lost 13-7 to Steel Valley, Montour fell 9-0 to Canon-McMillan, and Moon Area narrowly lost 12-11 to Thomas Jefferson after a last-inning rally. Carlynton won its softball game while Moon dominated in flag football and OLSH prevailed in boys volleyball
High school softball season has begun in the West Hills, with all seven local schools participating. Last year, Cornell, Moon Area and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart reached the postseason but didn't advance. Each team's prospects for the 2026 season vary, with new coaching, returning players and ongoing development highlighted.
Caylee Moser and Hailey Herbst led Montour to a decisive 20-5 softball win over Western Beaver, contributing a combined six hits and four RBIs. Multiple players boosted Carlynton softball and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart baseball to victories in their respective games, showcasing strong performances throughout.
Nick Machusko's four hits and five RBIs propelled Moon Area to a 16-6 win over South Fayette in a WPIAL baseball game. Elsewhere in baseball, Carlynton won and Bishop Canevin came up short. Moon Area and OLSH claimed softball wins while Montour and OLSH posted volleyball victories.
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.
Jackson Maddix led Bishop Canevin to a thrilling 9-8 victory over Sewickley Academy with two home runs and six RBIs. The team rallied in the final inning, scoring two runs to secure the win following a late surge from Sewickley Academy.