Soccer
Final WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings
October 16, 2018
The WPIAL girls soccer playoff field is complete. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason. Trib HSSN's exclusive coverage of the 2018 WPIAL girls soccer
Boulos sisters help Deer Lakes capture Section 2-2A girls soccer championship
Separated in age by one year and one grade in school, sisters Abigail and Madeline Boulos have their own interests, hobbies and friend groups. At the same time, their close relationship unites them when things such as shopping or listening to music come into play. The quest for academic excellence
High school roundup for Oct. 16, 2018: Greensburg Salem boys clinch playoff berth
With a WPIAL playoff berth on the line, Ethan Turnbull delivered in a big way for the Greensburg Salem boys soccer team Tuesday. He scored four goals to lift the Golden Lions to a 5-2 victory over Laurel Highlands, clinching a playoff berth in Section 3-3A. Greensburg Salem (8-8, 7-5)
Hempfield girls look forward to soccer playoffs
Hempfield's girls soccer team is headed to the WPIAL playoffs with some momentum. The Spartans completed a grueling stretch in the last week. They dropped a 5-0 decision to Connellsville last Wednesday and followed with a 4-3 setback at Penn-Trafford the next day. Saturday, they finished off a suspended match
WPIAL girls soccer rankings for week of Oct. 16, 2018
Here's a look at the latest WPIAL girls soccer rankings for the week of Oct. 15, 2018: Class 4A Team, record, previous 1. Norwin, 14-2, 1 2. Peters Township, 13-3, 3 3. Seneca Valley, 13-2, 2 4. Upper St. Clair, 12-3, 4 5. Pine-Richland, 13-3, 5 Out: None Class 3A
WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 15, 2018
There is a day left in section play in WPIAL girls soccer. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason. Trib HSSN's exclusive coverage of the
WPIAL boys soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 15, 2018
October 15, 2018
There is only one day left in section play in WPIAL boys soccer. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason. Trib HSSN's exclusive coverage of
High school roundup for Oct. 15, 2018: Peters Township, USC girls share Section 2-4A title
Regan LaVigna scored twice, and Abby Neupaver and Sarah Heisinger added goals as No. 3-ranked Peters Township claimed a share of the Section 2-4A title with a 4-2 victory over rival Canon-McMillan. Sarah Powell scored twice for the Big Macs (10-7-1, 6-7-1). Peters Township (13-3, 11-3) has won three straight
Springdale soccer leans on defense as playoffs approach
Springdale started slowly in its Section 1-A boys soccer finale over the weekend, a not-uncommon occurrence and one rendered moot by a dominant second half in a 4-0 victory over Vincentian. What made the game unique was the location: the artificial surface at Valley's Memorial Stadium. And once the Dynamos
Norwin clinches Section 3-AAAA title by beating rival Penn-Trafford
A year after the balance of power in a decades-long girls soccer rivalry shifted to Penn-Trafford, Norwin regained command. The top-ranked Knights swept the regular-season series from Penn-Trafford and clinched the Section 3-AAAA title with a 4-1 victory Monday night at rain-soaked Knights Stadium in North Huntingdon. It was the
Last season’s playoff loss motivates unbeaten Avonworth boys soccer team
Most undefeated teams aren't driven by a loss, but defeat has motivated Avonworth's boys soccer team for nearly a year. The Antelopes' dominance this fall is apparent in not just its 15-0-1 record, but also the way the team has won. Avonworth has scored 5.5 goals per game, recorded 11
Southmoreland boys soccer team looking forward to playoffs
Playoff soccer is a new experience for a majority of Southmoreland's boys team. The Scotties are looking forward to it, too. They're in the WPIAL Class 2A tournament for the first time since 2016. With a young roster featuring four seniors, Southmoreland hopes to make annual postseason appearances. andquot;I am
WPIAL boys soccer rankings for week of Oct. 15, 2018
Here's a look at the latest WPIAL boys soccer rankings for the week of Oct. 15, 2018: Class 4A 1. Seneca Valley, 13-2-1, 1 2. Norwin, 14-2-1, 2 3. Pine-Richland, 10-3-3, 3 4. Upper St. Clair, 10-3-2, 5 5. Butler, 10-4-1, NR Out: North Allegheny, 10-5, 4 Class 3A 1.
Westmoreland lookahead for Week of Oct. 15, 2018
October 14, 2018
Highlights of the week ahead in Westmoreland high school sports: MONDAY Girls soccer: Uber-rivals Penn-Trafford and Norwin will meet again in a matchup in North Huntingdon that could decide the Section 3-AAAA title. Norwin, the defending PIAA champion, won the first meeting 4-2 over the defending WPIAL champion Warriors. Penn-Trafford
WPIAL boys soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 14, 2018
There are only a few days left in section play in WPIAL boys soccer. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason. Trib HSSN's exclusive coverage
WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings though Oct. 14, 2018
There is a week left in section play in WPIAL girls soccer. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason. Trib HSSN's exclusive coverage of the
High school roundup for Oct. 13, 2018: Franklin Regional boys shut out Norwin
Zack Snider and Auston Kranick scored goals to lead Franklin Regional (14-0-1) to a 2-0 nonsection win over Norwin (14-2-1) on Saturday afternoon. The loss snapped Norwin's seven-game winning streak. Franklin Regional has allowed only one goal over its last eight games. Greensburg Central Catholic 2, Serra Catholic 1 (OT)
Thomas Jefferson boys riding high after defeating Keystone Oaks
October 12, 2018
Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team has been a perennially WPIAL playoff contender. The Jaguars wrapped up their fifth consecutive WPIAL playoff berth with a third-place finish in Section 4-3A this year. The TJ boys attained an 8-3-1 section record, behind Franklin Regional (11-0-1) and South Fayette (9-2-1). Chartiers Valley placed
Fresh off unbeaten run in Section 4, Franklin Regional boys turn attention to postseason
The Franklin Regional boys soccer team had high expectations heading into the season and with just cause. A team that narrowly missed out on a trip to the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals last season, the Panthers (13-0-1, 11-0-1 Section 4-3A) came into the 2018 campaign focused on achieving more. Coach
Apodiakos, Breen take down program scoring records
Two long-time scoring records fell Thursday night for a pair of Westmoreland County boys soccer programs. Senior Markello Apodiakos of Belle Vernon became his school's career points leader with 202, surpassing Mike Posey's mark of 200 set from 1986-89. Apodiakos, who also is Belle Vernon's all-time leader in goals, scored
