Soccer

Deer Lakes’ Colton Bish celebrates his goal with Collin Rodgers during their game against Shady Side Academy on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Fox Chapel.
A-K Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Oct. 23, 2023
October 22, 2023
Boys

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Quaker Valley’s Carter Turk heads the ball over Avonworth’s Abdul Shuaib on Sept. 26.
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.

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Gateways’ Julia Beam during practice Thursday Sept. 14, 2023 at Gateway High School.
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.

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The 2023 section-winning Thomas Jefferson girls soccer team.
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.

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Brayden Miller competes for the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team during the 2023 season.
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.

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Bentworth’s Aiden McMurray battles OLSH’s Daniel Bourgeois for possession during their WPIAL Class A first round playoff game on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at South Fayette.
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.

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Burrell’s Billy Kowalkowski splits Winchester Thurston defenders on Sept. 19.
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.

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South Fayette’s Mike Plasko celebrates with James Casillo after scoring his first goal against Latrobe on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at South Fayette.
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.

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Bethel Park senior MF/D Henry Gaston (22), who was named co-player of the year in Section 3-3A, competes against Thomas Jefferson on Aug. 29, 2023, at Bethel Park.
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.

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Aquinas Academy all-section sophomore striker Marco Anselmino helped the Crusaders to their highest-scoring season in at least six years.
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.

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Fox Chapel goalkeeper Connor Scanlon makes a save next to Seneca Valley’s Daniel Leech on Aug. 29.
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.

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North Allegheny’s Abigail Stager celebrates a goal against Pine-Richland on Aug. 30.
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.

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Seneca Valley’s Daniel Leech (4) celebrates with teammates after Zach Garma’s goal against Fox Chapel on Aug. 29.
3 teams chasing 3-peats as WPIAL announces soccer playoff pairings
Three teams will go for three-peats in the WPIAL soccer playoffs.

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Seneca Valley’s Cole Kamarec celebrates after scoring against North Allegheny on Oct. 12.
WPIAL boys soccer playoff field finalized
October 17, 2023
The regular season is over in the 2023 WPIAL boys soccer season as 56 teams have clinched a district playoff spot.

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Avonworth’s Katherine Petrina battles North Catholic’s Carline Rivetti for possession on Sept. 25.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 18, 2023: Soccer playoff pairings to be unveiled at noon
The first edition of bracketology for the fall WPIAL sports season comes Wednesday when the district releases the brackets for the 2023 boys and girls soccer playoffs.

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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 17, 2023: One last playoff spot up for grabs in boys soccer
The final day of section play in WPIAL boys soccer is Tuesday.

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Moon’s Addy Jacoby (left) celebrates her goal with Elizabeth Gallup during their game against South Fayette on Oct. 9.
Field set for 2023 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
October 16, 2023
Section play in the 2023 WPIAL girls soccer regular season is now complete with 56 teams qualifying for the district postseason.

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Upper St. Clair’s Chloe Bird battles Peters Twp.’s Jordan Klein for possession during their game on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at USC.
WPIAL girls soccer playoff picture through Oct. 15, 2023
October 15, 2023
Section play in the 2023 WPIAL girls soccer regular season concludes for most teams Monday.

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Belle Vernon goalkeeper Bryce Burkhart celebrates with Logan Metzger after defeating Mt. Pleasant, 1-0, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Mt. Pleasant.
WPIAL boys soccer playoff picture through Oct. 15, 2023
Section play concludes Tuesday for the 2023 WPIAL boys soccer season.

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What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 16, 2023: Girls soccer teams wrap up section play
The final day of section play in WPIAL girls soccer is Monday.

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