Soccer

Bethel Park’s Xavier Jackson heads the ball against Latrobe during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal last season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 28, 2025: Stingy defenses square off in 3A boys soccer
August 27, 2025
When section play began in WPIAL boys soccer Tuesday, the four winners in the eight-team Section 2-3A had zero tolerance for their opponents.

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Belle Vernon’s Logan Metzger (left) celebrates with goalkeeper Bryce Burkhart after defeating Mt. Pleasant on Oct. 10, 2023, at Mt. Pleasant.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Belle Vernon set to host Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic
A Belle Vernon soccer tradition continues this weekend with the Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic.

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Deer Lakes’ Peyton Kushon’s shot beats North Catholic keeper Dylan Shantz on Tuesday at J.C. Stone Field.
High school roundup for Aug. 26, 2025: Mt. Lebanon, Plum win early season showdowns
August 26, 2025
Eammon Nagle, Liam Frey and Victor Slack scored to help Mt. Lebanon (3-0) to a 3-1 win over Central Catholic (2-1) in an early matchup between undefeated teams in nonsection boys soccer Tuesday night.

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Plum’s Brenna McLaughlin (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half against Franklin Regional on Monday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 27, 2025: Section rivals to clash in girls soccer
The section spotlight shines on three sections in 3A, one 2A section and all four Class A sections on a busy evening of girls soccer Wednesday.

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South Park’s Caden Loveland celebrates after scoring against Avonworth during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Nov. 2, 2024 at Highmark Stadium.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 26, 2025: Section play starts in 2 boys soccer classes
August 25, 2025
Welcome to opening night of the WPIAL boys soccer section schedule in two of the four classifications: 3A and 2A.

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High school roundup for Aug. 25, 2025: Defending champion Peters Township girls pick up 1st win
Marina Hajnosz and Rylie Busch scored to lead defending WPIAL Class 4A champ Peters Township (1-0-1) to a 2-0 victory over Penn-Trafford (0-1) in nonsection girls soccer Monday.

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Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee (left) works past Plum’s Catie Weiss during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at Martorelli Stadium in Ross.
Fox Chapel girls soccer standout Emily McKee makes verbal commitment to Pitt
Several Division I women’s soccer programs connected with Emily McKee throughout her recruiting journey.

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Plum’s Brenna McLaughlin works against Moon’s Riley Lafayette during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, at Plum.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 25, 2025: Girls soccer section play begins
August 24, 2025
Following a couple of tournament matches this past weekend, the 2025 section schedule for most girls soccer teams in Class 3A, 2A and A begin on Monday.

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Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee (right) battles South Fayette’s Maria Gabriel for possession during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game in November. South Fayette and Fox Chapel are ranked 1-2 in Class 3A.
WPIAL girls and boys soccer rankings: Week ending Aug. 24, 2025
WPIAL soccer rankings

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Quaker Valley’s Ari Bosh celebrates after scoring the go-ahead goal against Beaver last season.
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy get ready for girls soccer backyard brawl on Beaver Street
The date is no doubt circled on both teams’ schedules.

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Quaker Valley’s Lily Baker (left) hugs Annabel Miko after defeating Burrell, 2-1, in the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Nov. 2, 2024, at Highmark Stadium.
WPIAL champion Quaker Valley planning girls soccer encore
The 2024 season was one for the ages for the Quaker Valley girls soccer program.

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Quaker Valley’s Annabel Miko sets up the go-ahead goal next to Beaver’s Madeline Porto on Oct. 9, 2024, in Leetsdale.
Trio of captains lead Quaker Valley girls soccer in WPIAL title defense
The spring season is an important time for the Quaker Valley girls soccer program.

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Junior Freddy Takou will be a top scoring threat for the Penn Hills soccer team this season.
Penn Hills soccer teams optimistic about building process
Penn Hills junior Freddy Takou feels a different vibe during preseason practices than he did a year ago.

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Sewickley Academy's Makenzie Dice (11) is a member of the 2025 girls soccer team.
Sewickley Academy girls working on encore after banner season
Sewickley Academy’s girls soccer team took pride in having a banner 2024 season in Gary Weber’s first year as the Panthers’ head coach.

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Chartiers Valley’s Sean Walsh makes a save against West Allegheny last season.
With renovations complete, Chartiers Valley soccer teams happy to be home
After spending the past couple of years in the wilderness due to field renovations, the Chartiers Valley boys and girls soccer teams are glad they can finally play and practice on their home turf.

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McKeesport’s Kemon Spell
                                McKeesport's Kemon Spell takes part in a practice ahead of the 2025 season.
High school roundup for Aug. 23, 2025: Kemon Spell fills highlight reel in McKeesport win
August 23, 2025
Kemon Spell ran for 295 yards and four touchdowns after returning the opening kickoff 98 yards for a score to lead McKeesport to a 51-24 victory over Delaware Valley on Saturday at the KDKA Kickoff Classic at Wolvarena.

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Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee (12) celebrates with Sophie Thorne after scoring against Plum during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal last season.
Fox Chapel girls soccer faces new challenges, sets same championship goals
Fox Chapel girls soccer coach Carlo Prati spent the preseason searching for the right combination of players. With the environment the program has created, Prati believes the solutions will eventually work themselves out on the field.

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Norwin’s Bella Buscemi battles for possession during a game against Penn-Trafford last season.
After playoff season, Norwin girls hope to keep momentum rolling
Norwin returned to the WPIAL girls soccer playoffs last season and nearly advanced out of the first round, falling to No. 12 seed Mt. Lebanon, 1-0, on penalty kicks (4-3).

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Plum’s Marco Tommasino defends on Norwin’s Ryan Schoemer last season.
Norwin boys leaning on young talent to overcome losses
A stunning, last-second goal by North Hills sent Norwin reeling – and packing – last season, bringing an end to a potential WPIAL title repeat.

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North Allegheny all-WPIAL senior midfielder Emma Schupansky is one of six returning starters for the 2025 Tigers, who are ranked No. 3 in the Trib WPIAL Class 4A girls soccer preseason poll.
Hopes high for talented North Allegheny girls soccer
The North Allegheny girls soccer team plans on making its own luck this season.

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