Soccer
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 3, 2022: First place up for grabs in girls soccer
October 2, 2022
With two weeks left in WPIAL girls soccer section play, time is running out in the chase for section titles.
Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings: Week ending Oct. 2, 2022
Tribune-Review soccer rankings
Penn-Trafford girls soccer turning the corner into playoff contention
Penn-Trafford girls soccer used to be one of the top programs in the WPIAL.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Kiski Area’s Riley Koziatek, Burrell’s Jayson Ireland
Riley Koziatek
After growing up in program, Lola Abraham becomes Riverview’s all-time leading scorer
October 1, 2022
When Nikki Polens went down for a pushup, Lola Abraham was clinging to her back. When Polens did situps, Abraham would be sitting on her stomach.
Sets of siblings fill Hampton soccer rosters
Hampton girls soccer coach Bill Paholich learned early this season he needed to be on a first-name basis with his players.
Franklin Regional boys soccer earns tough victory over Penn-Trafford
September 29, 2022
Coming off such a thrilling — and emotionally draining — upset victory against No. 1 Plum, Franklin Regional was hoping Penn-Trafford would not be a “trap game” Thursday night.
Burrell girls soccer in top form heading into tough stretch of games
The Burrell girls soccer team suffered a 2-0 setback at Section 2-2A rival Knoch on Sept. 9.
Freeport tops rival Deer Lakes to complete girls soccer section sweep
In the first meeting between the Deer Lakes and Freeport girls soccer teams at Freeport on Sept. 1, the Lancers led by two goals before the Yellowjackets rallied with three scores to win the game.
High school roundup for Sept. 28, 2022: Mt. Lebanon girls soccer maintains top spot in section
September 28, 2022
Melia Peer and Leah Kessler scored to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 2-1 victory over Canon-McMillan in Section 2-4A girls soccer Wednesday.
Norwin boys soccer getting its swagger back, getting into thick of Class 4A picture
Call it conditioned experience.
Westmoreland boys soccer notes: GCC not letting up on offense
Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer coach Rob Fabean said before the season he was going to let his players score as many goals as they wanted.
High school roundup for Sept. 27, 2022: Miles Jackson powers Bethel Park to OT win
September 27, 2022
Miles Jackson scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead Bethel Park (8-3, 7-2) to a 2-1 victory over Trinity (7-4, 5-4) in a matchup of top boys soccer teams in Section 3-3A Tuesday night. Faiden Hodgson scored for the Hillers.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 28, 2022: Top 4A girls soccer teams look to break logjam
It has become crowded at the top of Section 2-4A in WPIAL girls soccer.
Undefeated Mt. Pleasant girls soccer team in rare form
A 3-5-2 formation is somewhat rare in high school girls soccer.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 27, 2022: Plum, Franklin Regional renew rivalry
September 26, 2022
The second half of section play around WPIAL boys soccer begins for many teams Tuesday with 47 section matches on the schedule.
Gateway boys soccer team confident entering season’s 2nd half
September 25, 2022
Gateway boys soccer coach Bernie Stiles has a feeling of confidence as his team enters the stretch run to what he hopes is a WPIAL playoff spot.
With Haley Kostorick back, Shaler girls soccer has new enthusiasm
A year off has served Shaler soccer player Haley Kostorick well.
Thomas Jefferson soccer teams start season on right foot
Thomas Jefferson’s boys soccer team has been near unbeatable in 2022.
Led by Close sisters, Sewickley Academy girls tennis in prime position
Sewickley Academy’s Ashley Close took the first step toward what’s expected to be another compelling playoff run this season.
