WPIAL
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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…
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Montour’s Hailey Herbst, shown here attempting to bunt in a game against Moon Area last year, will be a key part of the Spartans’ lineup this season. (Photo by Mike Longo Jr.) 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.
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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.
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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.
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Moon Area’s Juls Corrado (left), shown here breaking up a pass in last year’s championship game against Upper St. Clair, will be among the returning players competing for the Tigers this season. (Photo by Mike Longo Jr.) 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.
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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.
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Matteo Weber’s three RBIs and Michael Ivanoff’s strong pitching led Montour to a 5-3 win over Silo Saturday in Florida. Washington overcame an 8-1 deficit to beat Bishop Canevin, while Quaker Valley secured a victory against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.
