Soccer
WPIAL girls soccer rankings through Sept. 9, 2019
September 10, 2019
Here’s a look at this week’s WPIAL girls soccer rankings through Monday’s games:
Belle Vernon soccer star Izzy Laurita leaving team due to safety concerns
September 9, 2019
Citing risk of long-term injury, Belle Vernon Area’s Izzy Laurita has walked away from high school soccer.
High school roundup for Sept. 9, 2019: GCC tops SSA in girls soccer showdown
Greensburg Central Catholic 2, Shady Side Academy 0 — Sam Felder and Bethany Winnor scored goals to lead No. 1 Greensburg Central Catholic (3-0, 2-0) over No. 2 Shady Side Academy (2-1, 2-1) in a Section 1-A matchup of girls soccer powers.
Riverview’s Joey Flanick leading the way for the Raiders
The Riverview boys soccer team is off to a strong start, and senior striker Joey Flanick has been at the center of their early season success.
WPIAL boys soccer rankings through Sept. 8, 2019
WPIAL boys soccer rankings
The Daily 3: Deer Lakes, Burrell girls soccer teams set to clash
September 8, 2019
A year after finishing first and second in the WPIAL Class AA Section 2 girls soccer standings, Deer Lakes and Burrell are off to a good start.
Shady Side Academy girls soccer enters season with confidence
September 6, 2019
Shady Side Academy girls soccer reached the PIAA and WPIAL Class A semifinals last season.
Communication helps 13 Westmoreland schools maximize turfs
It’s a muggy late summer day in Harrison City.
Highlands’ Gabe Norris is connecting the dots for the Golden Rams
Getting off to a good start is important for any young player and Highlands midfielder Gabe Norris is off to one of the best of his high school career.
High school roundup for Sept. 4, 2019: Swankler powers Norwin to girls soccer win
September 4, 2019
Paloma Swankler scored two first half goals to lead No. 3 Norwin (1-0, 1-0) to a Section 3-4A girls soccer victory over Hempfield (0-1, 0-1) on Wednesday.
WPIAL schedules eligibility hearing for soccer star Jayden Sharpless
September 2, 2019
North Catholic transfer Jayden Sharpless, the top WPIAL girls soccer player last season, will learn this week whether she can play this fall.
Gateway girls soccer aims for deep playoff run
August 30, 2019
Gateway’s seniors know too well how difficult it is make the playoffs and how challenging it is to stay there.
Big roster gives Thomas Jefferson girls soccer plenty of optimism
The Thomas Jefferson girls soccer team has lofty goals for 2019.
TJ boys soccer returns plenty of experience for another run at PIAA playoffs
With 16 returning lettermen, the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team has great expectations for the 2019 season after reaching the WPIAL semifinals and PIAA first round last year.
Young Sewickley Academy girls soccer learning on the go
Sewickley Academy’s girls soccer team hopes the process equals results. The Panthers, who graduated 11 seniors from last year’s team, have a new look this fall.
Quaker Valley girls soccer eager to gain experience
Quaker Valley’s girls soccer team can’t wait to open the regular season.
Young Valley girls soccer team ‘on the right track’
The Valley girls soccer team has the foundation for a bright future in Section 2-AA.
New coaching staff inspires Valley boys soccer team
Optimism can be hard to come by following an 0-16 season, but a new coaching staff has rejuvenated the hopes of players in Valley’s boys soccer program.
Westmoreland high school soccer notebook: Early boys rankings
A new WPIAL soccer season opens this weekend and a number of Westmoreland teams are perched among the TribLive High School Sports Network’s preseason rankings.
