Soccer
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 24, 2023: Playoff newcomers seek 1st-round wins
October 23, 2023
There are 14 teams that are back in the WPIAL Class 2A girls soccer playoffs from a year ago. The only two that qualified this fall that weren’t part of the fun last season are No. 9 Quaker Valley and No. 10 Deer Lakes.
Fast start leads Latrobe into WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals with win over West Allegheny
Latrobe gives out a hard hat for its player of the game, and, new this year for the playoffs, a dog tag for the toughest player of that match.
Plum girls net early goal, add on in defeating Kiski Area in soccer 1st-round game
The Plum girls soccer team scored in the eighth minute to open its WPIAL Class 3A first-round game against Kiski Area on Monday at Plum’s Mustangs Stadium.
A-K Valley WPIAL soccer playoff preview capsules: Games for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
WPIAL soccer playoffs
Westmoreland girls soccer preview capsules: Games for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
WPIAL soccer playoffs
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 23, 2023: Montour, Franklin Regional set for rematch
October 22, 2023
The district playoffs on the pitch began on Saturday and continue Monday with first-round matches for the Class 3A girls and boys in Class 2A.
Freeport girls soccer team hopes 11th straight playoff appearance is a long one
The Freeport girls soccer team is no stranger to preparing for the WPIAL playoffs.
A-K Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Oct. 23, 2023
Boys
Dominant regular season sends Quaker Valley boys soccer into playoffs
The numbers 42 and 28 stand out for the Quaker Valley boys soccer program this season.
With 10 starters returning, Gateway girls soccer looks toward promising future
The Gateway girls soccer team finished eight points out of a playoff spot in Section 3-3A.
Thomas Jefferson girls soccer hits playoffs in stride after back-to-back section titles
The Thomas Jefferson girls soccer team was expecting a banner year on the pitch in 2023.
Thomas Jefferson boys overcome injuries to reach WPIAL playoffs
Michael “Doc” Kulish performed a juggling act this year as head coach of the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team.
High school roundup for Oct. 21, 2023: Bentworth nets OT winner as boys soccer playoffs begin
October 21, 2023
John Scott scored the overtime winner, assisted by Ryan Moessner, to lead No. 7 Bentworth to a 2-1 victory over No. 10 OLSH (10-6-2) in a WPIAL boys soccer Class A first-round match Saturday afternoon.
Floodgates finally open for Burrell in playoff-opening win over Greensburg Central Catholic
The Burrell boys soccer team delivered numerous shots and scoring chances in last year’s WPIAL Class A first-round game against Serra Catholic at Buccaneer Stadium.
Plasko scores all 4 goals to lead South Fayette past Latrobe in boys soccer playoffs
Senior Michael Plasko is one of South Fayette’s best basketball players. A fiery guard who can shoot 3-pointers, he averaged 17 points per game last winter.
After winning Section 3 title, Bethel Park boys look forward to postseason run
Bethel Park didn’t lose a section game in boys soccer this season.
Aquinas Academy boys double win total but playoff spot remains elusive
Aquinas Academy missed the WPIAL Class A boys soccer playoffs this season, but the Crusaders kept opposing goalies busy.
With healthy lineup, Fox Chapel boys eager to open WPIAL playoffs
Heading into the WPIAL Class 4A soccer playoffs won’t provide a major intimidation factor for the Fox Chapel boys soccer team. After surviving Section 1-4A play and grabbing the fourth playoff spot, Foxes coach Erik Ingram is relieved to have a full lineup available.
High school roundup for Oct. 18, 2023: North Allegheny girls wrap up undefeated regular season
October 18, 2023
Kieran Shannon and Abigail Stager scored two goals apiece as North Allegheny (18-0) wrapped up an undefeated regular season with a 6-0 win over Norwin (4-13) in nonsection girls soccer Wednesday night.
3 teams chasing 3-peats as WPIAL announces soccer playoff pairings
Three teams will go for three-peats in the WPIAL soccer playoffs.
