High school roundup for Sept. 6, 2023: North Catholic finds winning goal vs. Quaker Valley
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | 11:12 PM
North Catholic’s Makenzie Deblassio heads the ball over Quaker Valley’s Rowan Wallace during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Lily Karsman battles Quaker Valley’s Hope Waller for possession during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Lily Karsman celebrates her goal with Simone Sharpless and Kathleen Virostek during their game against Quaker Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic goalkeeper Rylee Kumer makes a save against Quaker Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Simone Sharpless works against Quaker Valley’s Rowan Wallace during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Lily Karsman works past Quaker Valley’s Mia Strelec during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley goalkeeper Grace Waller makes a save against North Catholic on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Simone Sharpless works against Quaker Valley’s Megan Campbell during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley’s Annabel Miko battles North Catholic’s Gillian Kennedy for possession during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Rylee Roccon moves the ball upfield against Quaker Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Lily Karsman works around Quaker Valley’s Eliza Rahm during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Lily Karsman celebrates her goal with Kathleen Virostek during their game against Quaker Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley goalkeeper Grace Waller collides with North Catholic’s Rylee Roccon after making a save during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic goalkeeper Rylee Kumer collides with Quaker Valley’s Hope Waller while making a save during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley’s Hope Waller eyes the ball in front of North Catholic’s Giallian Kennedy during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley goalkeeper Grace Waller makes a save against North Catholic on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic goalkeeper Rylee Kumer makes a save next to Quaker Valley’s Hope Waller during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
North Catholic’s Lily Karsman celebrates her goal with Kathleen Virostek during their game against Quaker Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Leetsdale.
Lily Karsman scored the game’s lone goal and Rylee Kumer recorded the shutout to lead North Catholic to a 1-0 victory over Quaker Valley (3-1, 1-1) in Section 1-2A girls soccer Wednesday. Kathleen Virostek assisted on the winning goal for North Catholic (2-1, 2-1).
Ambridge 3, Hopewell 2 – Megan Conover had two goals and Mikayla Wetzel also scored to help Ambridge (1-2, 1-2) get past Hopewell (0-3, 0-3) in Section 1-2A.
Armstrong 1, Indiana 0 – The only goal of the game was the 50th of Mylea Riggle’s career as Armstrong (1-2, 1-2) defeated Indiana (2-3, 1-2) in Section 1-3A.
Avonworth 7, Central Valley 0 – Fiona Mahan had two goals and three assists, Gianna Babusci also scored twice, and Katie Petrina added a goal and two assists as Avonworth (5-0-1, 3-0) beat Central Valley (1-3-1, 1-1) in Section 1-2A. Allie Nau and Karalyn Kelleher also scored and Elena Zimmerman recorded the shutout.
Bethel Park 8, Hempfield 1 – Grace Ferency, Emma Impellicceiri, Mia Lancy, Callee Dalbon and Keira Mehalko were the goal scorers for Bethel Park (3-1-1, 2-1) in a Section 2-4A win against Hempfield (1-3, 0-3).
Charleroi 6, Beth-Center 2 – Bella Carrotto scored twice while Rhianna Grogan, Mylie French, Taylor Ramsdell and McKenna DeUnger each added a goal as Charleroi (5-0, 3-0) beat Beth-Center (1-3, 0-2) in Section 2-A. Paige Gilbert and Kendall Welsh were the Beth-Center goal scorers.
Chartiers-Houston 4, Waynesburg 1 – Amelia Brose scored twice, Ava Capozzoli had a goal and two assists, and Mia Reddix also scored to lead Chartiers-Houston (5-1, 2-1) in Section 2-A. Ella Miller scored for Waynesburg (3-2, 1-2).
Connellsville 3, Belle Vernon 1 – Grace Bosnic, Addie Bandemer and Halie Pletcher each scored for Connellsville (3-3, 2-1) in a Section 2-3A win over Belle Vernon (1-4, 0-3). Ava Scalise scored for the Leopards.
Deer Lakes 1, Karns City 1 – Claire Cacurak converted a penalty kick in the second half to help Deer Lakes (1-2-2) earn a draw in a nonsection game.
Franklin Regional 1, Gateway 0 – Abby Paterline scored the winning goal on an assist from Allyssa Velasquez and Franklin Regional (3-1, 2-0) defeated Gateway (1-2, 1-2) in Section 3-3A.
Greensburg Salem 1, Penn Hills 0 – Sabrina Kasic scored the only goal Greensburg Salem (1-3-1, 1-2) needed and goalkeeper Alice Wilkinson shut out Penn Hills (0-3, 0-3) in Section 3-3A.
Hampton 4, Kiski Area 0 – Olivia Hoffman scored a pair of goals while Adele Coke and Sara Kenst each added a goal for Hampton (3-1, 2-1) in a shutout of Kiski Area (2-4, 1-1) in Section 1-3A. Bella English kept a clean net for the shutout.
Keystone Oaks 7, Brownsville 1 – Aly Simon and Taylor Fife each scored twice while Emma Mathie, Emma Thiry and Bailey Barkley added a goal each to lead Keystone Oaks (3-1, 1-0) to a Section 4-2A win over Brownsville (0-4, 0-1).
Knoch 13, Valley 0 – Brooke Galcik had two goals and two assists, Macrina Robb scored twice, and Maggie Barnes, Emma Slusser and Laurel Hull each had a goal and an assist as Knoch (2-1, 2-0) blanked Valley (1-2, 0-2) in Section 2-2A.
Montour 5, Blackhawk 1 – Riley Hall had a hat trick to lead Montour (3-0, 2-0) to a Section 4-3A win over Blackhawk (2-2, 1-2).
Moon 5, West Allegheny 0 – Kendall Dydek scored twice, Sydney Felton had a goal and an assist, Marina Mollica and Elizabeth Gallup each buried a goal, and Luren Muhanna finished with two assists as Moon (4-0, 3-0) shut out West Allegheny (3-2, 1-2) in Section 4-3A.
Mt. Pleasant 13, East Allegheny 0 – Rylin Bugosh and Maggie Piper recorded hat tricks as Carly Piper and Morgan Gesinski each scored twice as Mt. Pleasant (2-2, 1-0) rolled East Allegheny (0-2, 0-1) in Section 3-2A. Emma Hatcher, Regan McCormick and Riley Gesinski also scored for the Vikings.
Peters Township 5, Baldwin 0 – Jordan Klein had two goals while Paige Malley, Lucia Trapanotto and Grace O’Korn also scored as Peters Township (3-0-1, 2-0-1) shut out Baldwin (1-3, 0-3) in Section 2-4A.
Plum 3, Latrobe 2 – Ava Weleski, Mia Nardo and Emily Grubich scored to lead Plum in a matchup of top teams in Section 3-3A. Annalyse Bauer and Robin Reilly scored for the Wildcats (2-1, 1-1). Rayla Smith and Gianna Revetta had assists for Plum (3-0, 3-0), which took over sole possession of first place.
Riverview 10, Serra Catholic 1 – Lola Abraham had four goals and three assists, Isabel Chaparro and Cailey Trosch each scored twice, and Mary Quinlan and Hannah Hudack scored a goal apiece as Riverview (2-1, 2-1) rolled Serra Catholic (2-1, 2-1) in Section 1-A. Lydia Reith scored for the Eagles.
Shady Side Academy 8, McGuffey 0 – Ella Van Norman scored a hat trick to lead Shady Side Academy (3-0, 1-0) past McGuffey (1-2, 0-1) in Section 4-2A.
South Park 5, West Mifflin 1 – Avery Rispoli scored two goals while Arianna Beck, Taylor Vargo and Madelynn Serechin each added a goal as South Park (3-1, 1-0) defeated West Mifflin (2-2, 0-1) in Section 4-2A.
Southmoreland 3, Woodland Hills 0 – Aubrey Seder scored a pair of goals and Megan Mehall added another for Southmoreland (2-1, 1-0) in a Section 3-2A victory against Woodland Hills (1-1, 0-1).
Springdale 3, Seton LaSalle 1 – Molly Hurley had two goals and an assist and Ashley Ross also scored to lead Springdale (3-0, 2-0) to a Section 1-A win over Seton LaSalle (1-2, 0-2). Briana Ross added a pair of assists for the Dynamos.
Upper St. Clair 6, Mt. Lebanon 0 – Sierra Dupre and Kate Moore each scored a pair and Abby Mascaro and Ellie Shanholtzer each added a goal as Upper St. Clair (5-0, 3-0) blanked Mt. Lebanon (3-2, 1-2) in Section 2-4A.
Yough 5, Ligonier Valley 0 – Katelyn Slavick netted four goals and Carly Fitzgibbons also scored as Yough (2-3, 1-0) blanked Ligonier Valley (0-2, 0-1) in Section 3-2A.
Boys soccer
Greensburg Central Catholic 2, Ligonier Valley 0 – Grant Brewer and Jackson Vacanti scored and Isaac House made five saves to record the shutout as Greensburg Central Catholic (2-2, 2-1) defeated Ligonier Valley (1-2, 0-2) in Section 2-A.
Field hockey
Penn-Trafford 10, Hempfield 0 – Makenzie Keenan had a hat trick and Liz Welsh scored a pair of goals to lead Penn-Trafford to a nonsection win. Alyssa Paulone, Ava Hershberger, Rilie Moors, Maura Spadone and Emma Chamberlin also scored.
Girls volleyball
Albert Gallatin 3, Uniontown 0 – Leah Myers had 17 kills and four aces, Mia Myers had 13 assists and Jocelyn Ellsworth added 14 assists to lead Albert Gallatin to a Section 3-3A win over Uniontown.
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• Peters Township’s Molly Kubistek named 2024 Trib HSSN Girls Soccer Player of the Year
• Quaker Valley girls soccer builds legacy in WPIAL championship season
