Soccer
‘Steady improvement’: Penn-Trafford boys soccer headed to WPIAL playoffs
October 13, 2024
When Ryan Hankey took over as coach of the Penn-Trafford boys soccer program, his main goal was getting his team back into the WPIAL playoffs.
Penn Hills boys soccer keeps battling
The Penn Hills boys soccer team didn’t have the benefit of a deep bench when the season started. As the Indians have gone through the rigors of Section 1-4A play, they have been battling against their opponents and a war with attrition.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Freeport’s Samantha Liput, Fox Chapel’s Aidan Stein
October 12, 2024
Samantha Liput
Behind stingy defense, North Allegheny girls eye return to WPIAL finals
North Allegheny’s 0-0 double-overtime tie at top-ranked Seneca Valley on Oct. 7 was emblematic of the Tigers’ season.
High school roundup for Oct. 10, 2024: Avonworth clinches 2nd straight section title
October 11, 2024
Rowan Carmichael had two goals and an assist to lead Avonworth to a 4-1 victory over Beaver on Thursday night, clinching the Section 2-2A title for the second straight season.
Plum outlasts Norwin to capture boys soccer section title
October 10, 2024
Plum seemed to have a lot going against it in the Section 1-4A boys soccer finale.
WPIAL clinched: Girls soccer playoff qualifiers and clinching scenarios as of Oct. 9, 2024
October 9, 2024
Section play in the 2024 WPIAL girls soccer regular season has only four days remaining. So far, 56 teams have qualified for the district postseason with the possibility of seven more teams qualifying.
High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2024: Quaker Valley beats Beaver to move into tie for section top spot
Annabel Miko and Ari Bosh scored to lead Quaker Valley to a 2-1 victory over Beaver in Section 3-2A girls soccer Wednesday. Sydney Chontos scored for the Bobcats.
Gesinski scores 6 goals, Mt. Pleasant girls cruise past Yough
A third straight section crown secured, title contender Mt. Pleasant displayed the offensive muscle and goaltending prowess it will throw at teams in the upcoming WPIAL girls soccer playoffs.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Derry’s Gabe Gess a triple-threat
Derry four-sport athlete Gabe Gess has been showing what he can do juggling three sports in the same season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 9, 2024: Section titles still up for grabs in girls soccer
October 8, 2024
Most of the WPIAL girls soccer section titles are already decided with under a week remaining in the regular season, but first place will be at stake in a couple of section matches Wednesday.
WPIAL clinched: Boys soccer playoff qualifiers through Oct. 8, 2024
Section play in the 2024 WPIAL boys soccer regular season is down to the final six days. As of now, 50 teams have qualified for the district postseason.
High school roundup for Oct. 8, 2024: Belle Vernon’s Trevor Kovatch sets school record with 100th goal
Trevor Kovatch’s game-winning goal in the second half was the 100th goal of his career, breaking the school record of 99 and leading Belle Vernon to a 2-1 victory over West Mifflin in Section 3-3A boys soccer Tuesday night.
Latrobe boys soccer earns 1st section title with shutout of Franklin Regional
Latrobe won’t have to share its first section championship.
Westmoreland County girls soccer notebook: Norwin peaking at right time
Norwin went from wanting to make gradual improvements to taking a giant leap forward.
WPIAL clinched: Girls soccer playoff qualifiers through Oct. 7, 2024
October 7, 2024
Section play in the 2024 WPIAL girls soccer regular season has less than a week remaining. So far, 53 teams have qualified for the district postseason.
High school roundup for Oct. 7, 2024: South Fayette gets past Thomas Jefferson to clinch section title
Mia Deramo scored the game-winning goal as South Fayette clinched the Section 3-3A girls soccer title with a 1-0 victory over second-place Thomas Jefferson (8-5-1, 7-2) on Monday night. Gabby Beinecke set up the winning goal for the Lions (12-3, 9-0).
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 8, 2024: Boys soccer teams vie for section leads, playoff berths
A lot of focus will be on a Class 4A section Tuesday evening with one WPIAL boys soccer match set to determine the section champion while the other could lead to a playoff berth.
Freeport girls work overtime again to get past Burrell
In the first meeting between the Freeport and Burrell girls soccer teams Sept. 16, a goal from sophomore Camryn Woods in the first overtime lifted the Yellowjackets to the victory.
Norwin girls avenge loss to Penn-Trafford, stay in section title hunt
Norwin watched film Sunday to get ready to play rival Penn-Trafford.
