North Catholic girls golf repeats as WPIAL champion, boys finish 2nd; Moniteau’s Brunst reaches digs milestone | Roundup

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October 13, 2026 Last Updated: October 13, 2026 10:54 PM Sports

North Catholic’s girls golf team poses with the trophy after winning the WPIAL Class 2A Girls Golf Team Championship title for the second year in a row Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at Cedarbrook Red Golf Course. Submitted photo

North Catholic is a back-to-back champion.

The Trojanettes won the WPIAL Class 2A Girls Golf Team Championships title Tuesday at Cedarbrook Red Golf Course to defend last year’s gold, won by six strokes over Shady Side Academy.

The Trojannettes shot a collective 360, 17 better than last year, beating Oakland Catholic’s 362 to win the title and make the PIAA championships set for Oct. 21 at the Penn State Golf Courses.

“I’m so happy for the girls,” NC head coach Jennifer Campbell said on the phone.

Riley Kontul shot the round of the day, a 77 that was four shots better than anyone else in the four-team field. Brea Kelley carded a 92, GiGi Colafella a 95 and Amelia Karchut a 96.

“Riley’s round was so key,” Campbell said. “The fact that she shot so low today, I think she was just gaining more and more confidence as she was playing.”

Campbell gave the rest of the team Riley’s scores throughout the round and “I think that gave them an opportunity to relax,” Campbell said. The coach praised the freshman Karchut and senior Kelley, in her first year on the team, for their poise.

The boys team finished in a tie for second with Avonworth at 401 cumulative strokes. Chris Faber, who last week medaled at the WPIAL individual championships, led the Trojans with a 71, finishing tied for the lowest round of the day. Eric Proie was two strokes behind his teammate.

Mars’ girls shot 384 to finish fifth, led by Elise Wadas’ 86.

Girls volleyball

Maelan Bajuszik had a busy night with 27 assists, 13 digs and seven kills to lead Knoch to a 3-1 win (25-22, 17-25, 25-15, 28-26) over Beaver. The Knights (9-5, 8-3 section) also got nine kills from Allie Spencer and eight from Ella Bergbigler.

Redbank Valley 3, Moniteau 0 — Sayge Brunst reached 500 career digs in the Warriors’ 25-14, 25-21, 25-20 loss, finishing with 18 on the night. She also had two kills and two aces. Emily Matz had a double-double of 14 kills and 14 digs, plus four blocks.

Clarion-Limestone 3, Karns City 0 — Addison Fox had 13 digs and 10 assists, but Karns City fell to Clarion-Limestone 25-13, 25-18, 25-17. Mya Jones had three kills, two aces and a block.

Chartiers Valley 3, Mars 2 — Kate Southwell had 13 kills and Reese Connelly 10 in the Planets’ loss, while setter Gabi Weidemann had a double-double with 32 assists and 12 digs.

Brookville 3, Union 0 — Haley Corle led the attack with five kills, plus a block, in the 25-12, 25-13, 25-16 loss. Lilly Hayden recorded 18 digs on defense.

Seneca Valley 3, Mt. Lebanon 1 — No stats were provided from this nonsection win.

Boys soccer

Spencer Valasek fed Xavier DeWitt for the game’s only goal as Freeport beat Burrell 1-0. Judah Thompson recorded the shutout.

Seneca Valley 2, Moon 1 — Zach White scored both of the Raiders’ goals in this WPIAL Section 3-4A matchup.

North Catholic 2, Beaver 2 — Ethan Parnell and Ryan Mueser scored in the second half for the Trojans, while Colin Pilla provided both assists.

Cross country

Slippery Rock swept Sharon in a dual-meet. The girls (4-2) won an uncontested race with Lydia Springirth and Sophia Gearhart finishing 1-2 in 22:57 each, while the boys (3-3) won 22-37 with Zachary Geisner leading the way in second with a time of 18:48.

Girls tennis

No. 12 Mars was knocked out of the WPIAL Class 3A Girls Tennis Team Championships on Monday in the first round, losing to No. 5 Greater Latrobe 4-1.

Mars players celebrate after defeating Shaler 1-0 in a boys soccer game Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at Mars Athletic Complex. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle