Soccer
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy boys look to build off strong seasons
August 28, 2017
Quaker Valley's and Sewickley Academy's boys soccer teams continued their winning traditions last fall when both programs captured WPIAL titles and played for PIAA championships.
Riverview girls soccer filling void left by graduation
Riverview's coaches described the first days of preseason workouts as something of a boot camp, a back-to-basics exercise. Given the team's youth, the approach was
Senior-heavy Riverview boys build for playoff run
There's good news and bad news for Riverview's boys soccer team this fall. The good news With eight senior starters, several of whom began playing
Norwin boys ‘building for the end picture’
Anthony Harding is tired of hearing Norwin can't win in the WPIAL boys soccer playoffs. The senior is well aware that the Knights, although a
Led by 9 college recruits, Norwin girls in search of 3rd straight WPIAL title
Norwin is locked in an unforced partnership with hype, a girls soccer team strapped with perhaps greater expectations than any in school history. The two-time
Franklin Regional girls chasing another section title
After winning at least a share of the last two section titles, the Franklin Regional girls soccer team has become accustomed to winning. So even
Franklin Regional boys have high expectations for ’17
The Franklin Regional boys soccer team has been andquot;one and doneandquot; in the WPIAL playoffs three out of the last four seasons. And while playoffPlum boys soccer team looking for more this season after successful 2016
August 27, 2017
Last season was one of growth for the members of the Plum boys soccer team. The Mustangs turned things around from a 2-9-1 section record
Keeper Matt Potock anchors Shaler boys soccer team that hopes to be more competitive in tough section
Having a formidable presence on defense was a given this season for the Shaler boys soccer team. The Titans bring back senior keeper Matt Potock,
Pine-Richland girls to lean on young, balanced lineup
The standard for what a successful season looks like has been set for the Pine-Richland girls soccer team, and it's not an easy mark toShaler girls take more aggressive approach
Olivia Deleonibus felt the chemistry with Claire Schreiber after the two Shaler girls soccer players were paired together in the midfield. It's a partnership that
Expectations high for Hampton girls soccer
Hampton girls soccer coach Bill Paholich had a problem last year. There were two girls with broken noses, another with a rolled ankle and inexperiencedHampton boys soccer hit hard by graduation
After its double-overtime loss to top-seeded Montour in last year's WPIAL Class 3A playoffs, the Hampton boys soccer team might have been hearing echoes of
Stiles takes over Gateway boys soccer program
Last year, the Gateway boys soccer team made its first step back to being competitive. The Gators made their first WPIAL playoff appearance since 2009,Gateway girls aim to improve in 2nd season under Bender
Coaches expect to have their ups and downs when they are in their first year leading a program. That's what Kelly Bender had last year
Plum girls soccer team eyes next step after winning sectional title
The Plum girls soccer team snapped a long drought last fall, capturing its first section championship since 1988. The Mustangs clinched a tie for theMt. Pleasant boys soccer returns experienced group to try and build on last season
Mt. Pleasant's boys soccer team averaged five goals in its nine wins last season. The Vikings want to see both numbers increase this fall. With
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer strikes successful balance
Mt. Pleasant's girls soccer team believes it has balance throughout its lineup. Seniors Ally Bloom (striker), Bri Lazur (midfield) and Christiana Czegan (defense) are proof
Kiski Area girls soccer puts last year’s playoff loss behind them
August 26, 2017
The climb to the top is a brutal one and is often paved with tears and heartbreak. Last October's bus ride from Gibsonia following KiskiFamily matters: Kiski Area boys soccer on a mission
Kiski Area boys soccer coach Sean Arnold wants to start a family. The 2015 Cavaliers, who as a No. 14 seed upset No. 3 North
