Soccer

Norwin's Dani Iannuzzo (2) brings the ball up field against Conestoga Valley in the second half of a PIAA 4A semifinal match on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2017 at Chambersburg.
Norwin assistant coach recalls last PIAA soccer title
November 16, 2017
Norwin didn't have to look far for advice on what to expect from the PIAA girls soccer finals. Assistant coach Leslie (Fedorka) Kaminski went through

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Norwin's Emily Harrigan (23) steps past Conestoga Valley's Megan Slingluff (23) during an attack on goal in the second half of a PIAA 4A semifinal match on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2017 at Chambersburg.
Norwin girls to lean on big-game experience against Neshaminy in PIAA title game
On the verge of greatness, Norwin soccer players can lean on big-game experiences to help reduce the sweaty palms, calm the pounding hearts and dim

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High school roundup: Quaker Valley returns to PIAA boys soccer final
November 14, 2017
Landon Grant and Franky Fernandez scored to lift WPIAL runner-up Quaker Valley to 2-0 victory over District 3 runner-up Oley Valley in the PIAA Class

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Norwin's Sam Wexell (1) hugs Norwin's Emily Harrigan (23) after their 2-0 win against Conestoga Valley in the PIAA 4A semifinal match on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2017 at Chambersburg.
Norwin girls headed to PIAA final after blanking Conestoga Valley
CHAMBERSBURG — Two decades after its last trip to the PIAA girls soccer championship, Norwin is headed back to the state final. Another smothering defensive

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Shady Side Academy's Krystyna Rytel celebrates with Honora Navid (8) and Trinity Murphy after her second goal against Greensburg Central Catholic during their PIAA Class A state semifinal Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Hampton High School. Shady Side won, 3-0.
Shady Side Academy shuts out rival GCC to reach PIAA title game
Melissa Riggins scored the icebreaker for Shady Side Academy on a frigid night, and Krystyna Rytel provided the insurance. And for the second consecutive season,

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Quaker Valley's Landon Grant (10) pushes up field against Beaver Area during their WPIAL 3A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at Moon High.
Quaker Valley boys refocus for PIAA tournament run
November 13, 2017
Shady Side Academy sent Quaker Valley a wake-up call with 3-2 upset win in double overtime in the WPIAL Class AA boys soccer final. It

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Norwin's Alexis Kendro celebrates with Katherine Ericson after Ericson's goal against North Allegheny Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 during girls PIAA 4A quarterfinals at Fox Chapel High School.
Norwin defenders make behind-the-scenes impact en route to PIAA semifinals
For a split second — flash, bang — senior defender Natalie Durmis looked like Norwin's best goalkeeper. Even on a day when the Knights' all-WPIAL

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Greensburg Central Catholic's Keeley Maloney blocks a shot by Shady Side Academy's Nina Singh during the second half of the WPIAL Class A championship game Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at Highmark Stadium.
Berth to PIAA final on the line as Greensburg C.C., Shady Side Academy rekindle rivalry
There will be few secrets or unknowns during the PIAA Class A girls soccer semifinal Tuesday. It will be the fourth meeting of the season

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Pine-Richland coach Jodi Chmielewski, Rams earn soccer honors
November 12, 2017
For her large part in guiding the Pine-Richland girls soccer team to a 16-2-1 overall record and a Section 1-AAAA crown, Jodi Chmielewski was named

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Shady Side Academy's Callie Davis
Shady Side Academy girls soccer making another run
It's been a strong run through the PIAA Class A girls soccer playoffs for Shady Side Academy, and it's led to a match against rival

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Freshman Felder lifts GCC over Windber in PIAA soccer playoffs
November 11, 2017
SOMERSET – Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer coach Ashley Davis said she wasn't too concerned her team was locked in another close battle Saturday. The

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Quaker Valley's Landon Grant (10) pushes up field against Beaver Area during their WPIAL 3A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at Moon High.
High school roundup: Peters Township boys soccer advances to PIAA semifinals
Bryce Gabelhart scored a goal and an assist to lead Peters Township (19-1-1) to a 3-1 victory over North Allegheny (20-3-1) in the PIAA Class

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Springdale's Brogan McCutcheon consoles goalkeeper Mike Zolnierczyk after a goal by Brockway's Zane Puhala during their PIAA Class A state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Slippery Rock High School. Springdale lost, 2-1.
Springdale boy soccer’s playoff run ends with state quarterfinal loss to undefeated Brockway
SLIPPERY ROCK — Springdale overcame plenty during its run through the WPIAL and PIAA boys soccer playoffs, including injuries and favored opponents. But the Dynamos

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Norwin's Samantha Wexell makes a save on North Allegheny's Ava Ruppersberger Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 during girls PIAA 4A quarterfinals at Fox Chapel High School.
Wexell, Norwin blank North Allegheny to reach girls soccer state semifinals
To: Sam Wexell. From: Her defense. It was quite a birthday for Wexell, Norwin's senior goalkeeper, who posted her 51st career shutout to break the

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Springdale's Brogan McCutcheon (13) and Nick Taliani (25) celebrate with Matt Taliani after his shoot-out goal defeated Seton LaSalle in their WPIAL semifinal on Oct. 28, 2017, at North Allegheny.
Defenders help guide Springdale boys into PIAA quarterfinal round
November 10, 2017
Brogan McCutcheon saw the spotlight put on offensive players in his former life as a striker. His new position draws attention in a different way.

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Greensburg Central Catholic's Sidney Ward carries the ball upfield against Brockway during the second half of a PIAA Class A girls playoff game Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Moon Area High School. GCC won, 3-2.
GCC girls again meet Windber in PIAA tournament
After completing a WPIAL Class A championship run, Greensburg Central Catholic knew it needed to start over for the PIAA girls soccer tournament. The Centurions

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The North Allegheny boys soccer team celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Peters Twp. in the WPIAL Class 4A final Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at Highmark Stadium.
WPIAL champion North Allegheny boys look to continue success
November 9, 2017
Getting back to the semifinals of the PIAA Class AAAA boys soccer tournament required the North Allegheny boys soccer team outlasting familiar hurdles. Senior forward

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Penn-Trafford's Lauren Stovar (7) battles Norwin's Madison Genicola for the ball during their game on Sept. 25, 2017, in Harrison City. Penn-Trafford won, 1-0.
Norwin girls set to face familiar foe North Allegheny in PIAA quarterfinals
Norwin wanted Penn-Trafford. Bad. Expected it even. The Knights loathed seeing the Warriors celebrate a WPIAL championship against them last weekend, their hopes of a

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Springdale's Jared Demore (10) goes for a header duringin the WPIAL Class A championship game Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at Highmark Stadium. North Catholic won 2-0.
Ex-football players Demore, Liberati help Springdale boys soccer reach PIAA quarterfinals
November 8, 2017
Jared Demore always had a knack for scoring, whether in football or soccer. He rushed for a touchdown on his first varsity carry for Springdale

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High school roundup: North Allegheny boys shut out Pine-Richland in PIAA first round
November 7, 2017
Lehigh recruit Josh Luchini netted a hat trick to help WPIAL champion North Allegheny earn a 5-0 victory over Pine-Richland in a PIAA Class AAAA

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