Soccer
Norwin soccer teams relish home playoff games before stadium remodel
October 25, 2025
Both Norwin varsity soccer teams had a chance to give ole Knights Stadium a playoff sendoff.
Franklin Regional boys soccer bolstered by high seed in WPIAL playoffs
When Franklin Regional reached the WPIAL boys soccer finals last season, the Panthers were slight underdogs as the No. 7 seed.
Shady Side Academy savors upset win in WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
Being familiar with playing Deer Lakes in the past was a major benefit for Virginia Powers. The Shady Side Academy forward didn’t feel she and her teammates were unprepared to take on the fifth-seeded Lancers.
Bethel Park savors 3rd straight section title, wants more
Bethel Park’s boys soccer team won its third consecutive section title with a near-perfect 12-0-2 record.
A-K Valley high school soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 25, 2025
October 24, 2025
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Westmoreland high school soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 25, 2025
WPIAL soccer playoffs
Dangerous mix of patience, speed sends Avonworth past Mt. Pleasant in 2A quarterfinals
October 23, 2025
Patience and speed don’t necessarily go hand in hand. Speed connotes being rushed and forced. Patience lets things play out as they come — it’s antithetical to speed.
Westmoreland County high school soccer notebook: Norwin boys ready to take best shot at Plum
Playing Plum again was on Norwin’s short list of goals, but the Knights are not overthinking their third matchup with the Mustangs.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 23, 2025: It’s deja vu in the Class 4A girls soccer quarterfinals
October 22, 2025
Welcome to quarterfinals Thursday in the WPIAL girls soccer playoffs with second-round matches in the Class 4A and 3A tournaments.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 22, 2025: Bigger-than-usual field begins quest for Class 4A volleyball gold
The opening round of the WPIAL girls volleyball playoffs concludes Wednesday with the spotlight shining on first-round matches in Class A and 4A.
High school roundup for Oct. 21, 2025: Francis Randiga’s golden goal sends North Allegheny past Mt. Lebanon
October 21, 2025
Francis Randiga scored the overtime winner, sending No. 8 North Allegheny to a 1-0 victory over No. 9 Central Catholic (10-5-3) in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A boys soccer playoffs Tuesday. The Tigers (10-5-3) will face No. 1 Peters Township in the quarterfinals Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant passes test against Avonworth in girls WPIAL playoff soccer win
Three years ago, the Avonworth girls soccer team denied Mt. Pleasant a WPIAL title by defeating the Vikings, 2-1, in the district title game.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 21, 2025: Familiar faces meet in 1st round of boys soccer playoffs
One week. That is all that separates four WPIAL boys soccer teams from finishing the regular season and starting the postseason against the same opponent.
Mt. Pleasant boys show ‘blond ambition,’ edge Elizabeth Forward in WPIAL 1st round
October 20, 2025
With players’ and coaches’ hair dyed blond, Mt. Pleasant pushed on in its quest for soccer gold.
Plum girls take care of business in WPIAL 1st round with shutout of Chartiers Valley
For the seventh year in a row, the Plum girls soccer team opened the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs with a Monday evening home game.
Westmoreland County soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 21, 2025
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 20, 2025: Rematches highlight 4A girls soccer 1st round
October 19, 2025
The opening round of the 2025 WPIAL soccer playoffs continues Monday with first round matches in three brackets, including girls Class 4A.
Shaler barges back into boys soccer playoffs with breakthrough season
The Shaler boys soccer program just didn’t sneak back into the WPIAL playoffs after an extended absence. The Titans were in a tight race for the Section 1-3A crown going into their final two section matches of the season.
High school roundup for Oct. 18, 2025: Thomas Jefferson squeezes past Shaler in 1st round of WPIAL playoffs
October 18, 2025
Owen Householder scored on a first-half penalty kick and goaltender Sam Wessel recorded his 12th shutout of the season to lead No. 5 Thomas Jefferson to a 1-0 victory over No. 12 Shaler (12-6) in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer playoffs Saturday.
