Soccer

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Ricco Ciccarelli (8) celebrates his goal with teammates during their WPIAL Class A semifinal against Springdale on Oct. 26, 2019, at Hampton High School.

Greensburg CC boys soccer eager for another shot at Winchester Thurston

October 31, 2019

In Greensburg Central Catholic’s last boys soccer game, Ricco Ciccarelli took a delicate pass off the foot of teammate Carlo Denis and ripped a shot past the Springdale goalkeeper for the go-ahead score.

Carlynton’s Demetrius Howe (12) competes against Aquinas Academy October 8, 2019 at Wildwood Sports Complex.

Strong season gives jolt of energy to Carlynton soccer program

When Nick Showman took over the Carlynton boys soccer team three years ago, something was missing.

Thomas Jefferson’s Natasha Yanief sends the Jaguars to the WPIAL championship game with a kill over South Fayette’s Rachel Phoennik (18) and Alisa Gealey during their Class 3A semifinal Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at North Allegheny High School.

High school roundup for Oct. 30, 2019: Haleigh Finale scores four to lead South Park girls soccer to states

October 30, 2019

Haleigh Finale scored four goals to propel No. 2 South Park to a 4-1 win over eighth-seeded Freeport in the WPIAL Class AA girls soccer consolation game at Mars.

Mt. Lebanon, Canon-McMillan square off for WPIAL Class AAAA boys soccer championship

WPIAL Class AAAA Boys Soccer Championship

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Nate Ward (12) and Avonworth’s Addison Dexter (8) chase down a loose ball during a WPIAL Class A quarterfinal game Oct. 23, 2019 at Fox Chapel High.

Westmoreland County high school soccer notes: GCC’s Nate Ward double-booked for Friday night

Greensburg Central Catholic senior Nate Ward not only is one of the top soccer players in the WPIAL, but he also is the kicker for the Centurions football team.

Freeport’s Sidney Shemanski (22) celebrates her first goal with Emma Check (13) and Akina Boynton during their game against Apollo-Ridge Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at Freeport Area High School.
Freeport’s Sidney Shemanski (22) celebrates her goal with Emma Check (13) and Akina Boynton during their game against Apollo-Ridge earlier this season. The Yellowjackets play South Park in the third-place consolation game of the WPIAL Class AA girls soccer playoffs.

A-K Valley girls soccer capsule for Oct. 30

October 29, 2019

WPIAL

A-K Valley boys soccer capsule for Oct. 30

Class A

Mars’ Ellie Howell heads a ball in front of Belle Vernon’s Danielle Engstrom on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.

Mars beats Belle Vernon, advances to 3rd straight WPIAL Class AAA championship

October 28, 2019

Top-seeded Mars entered Monday night’s WPIAL Class 3A semifinal matchup with No. 5 Belle Vernon having scored 14 goals in playoff wins over Trinity and Thomas Jefferson.

Shady Side Academy’s Callie Davis (5) celebrates with Nina Singh (3) and Eve Mango (10) after scoring a goal late in the second half Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 against Bentworth.

Shady Side Academy earns spot in WPIAL Class A girls soccer finals

Callie Davis had a hat trick and Melissa Riggins scored twice as No. 3 Shady Side Academy scored a 5-1 victory over second-seeded Bentworth in a WPIAL Class A girls soccer semifinal matchup Monday night.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Tatum Gretz (21) is congratulated after scoring during a WPIAL 1A semi-final against Freedom October 28, 2019 at North Allegheny.

Greensburg Central Catholic girls clip No. 1 Freedom in OT to reach WPIAL final

Jessica Nemeth said the final play seemed like it was in slow motion.

Norwin’s Katelyn Kauffman works against Fox Chapel’s Carly Barnett during their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at Norwin High School.

Norwin girls soccer eager for rematch with Seneca Valley

October 27, 2019

The Norwin girls soccer team has been thinking about a possible rematch with Seneca Valley.

Hat trick lifts Deer Lakes boys soccer past South Park in Class AA semis

October 26, 2019

Deer Lakes boys soccer has used “unfinished business” as its mantra after narrow misses on the road to a WPIAL championship appearance the last few years.

Canon-McMillan boys score 2 late goals, edge Plum in Class AAAA semis

A few minutes after the Plum boys soccer team’s magical season ended Saturday with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in the WPIAL Class AAAA semifinals that saw Canon-McMillan score twice in the final six minutes, Mustangs coach Raf Kolankowski used the moment as a teaching tool.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Ryan Reitler (right) battles Springdale’s Duncan Caltagarone for a header during their WPIAL Class A semifinal.

Greensburg Central Catholic tops short-handed Springdale to reach WPIAL boys soccer final

The WPIAL season ended in heartbreaking fashion for Greensburg Central Catholic last year, losing the championship match to Avonworth on penalty kicks.