High school roundup for Sept. 17, 2025: Moon gets past Montour in tense battle for 1st place
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 11:33 PM
Moon’s Riley Lafayette (right) celebrates her go-ahead goal with Alexandra D’Alesio late in the second half against Montour on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Moon’s Alexandra D’Alesio pressures Montour goalkeeper Maddie Lewis, as a shot by Riley Lafayette finds the net for the go-ahead goal late in the second half on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Moon’s Alexandra D’Alesio celebrates with Kendall Dydek after the Lady Tigers’ go-ahead goal late in the second half against Montour on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Moon’s Riley Lafayette works against Montour’s Kira Hobbs during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Montour’s Brooklyn Young battles Moon’s Taylor McConnell for a header during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Montour’s Irelynn Hobbs celebrates with teammates after scoring on a penalty kick against Moon on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Montour’s Brynn Kaczmarek battles Moon’s Taylor McConnell for possession during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Moon’s Alexandra D’Alesio heads the ball against Montour on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Moon’s Kendall Dydek controls the ball against Montour on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Moon’s Kendall Dydek shoots around Montour’s Emily Rishell to score during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Moon’s Kendall Dydek celebrates with Alexandra D’Alesio after scoring against Montour on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Robinson.
Riley Lafayette scored on a free kick with six minutes left to lift Moon to a 2-1 victory over Montour in a battle for first place in Section 2-3A girls soccer Wednesday night.
Kendall Dydek opened the scoring for the Tigers (7-1, 6-0). Irelynn Hobbs scored for the Spartans (7-2, 5-1).
Ambridge 6, Hopewell 0 – Myriah Smith scored two goals while Mikalah Wetzel, Kate McPherson, Norah Marchionda and Abby Smith each chipped in a goal to lead Ambridge (3-5, 1-4) to a Section 3-2A win over Hopewell (0-7, 0-5). Mallory Smith earned the shutout for the Bridgers.
Beaver 2, Avonworth 0 – Jocelyn Biela and Mia Furda each had a goal and an assist to power Beaver (6-5-1, 3-2-1) past Avonworth (6-5, 3-3) in Section 3-2A. Cali Coups recorded the shutout in goal.
Bentworth 2, Chartiers-Houston 1 – Bella Moyer scored a pair of goals, including a penalty kick, to lead Bentworth (8-1-1, 5-0) to a Section 2-A win over Chartiers-Houston (4-2-1, 2-2-1). Grace Littlecott scored for the Buccaneers.
Burrell 4, Shady Side Academy 0 – Myla Buchak, McKenna Miller, Leah Waldsmith and Kinlee Moore each scored a goal while Casey Brancato kept a clean net as Burrell (5-2-1, 4-1) shut out Shady Side Academy (3-4, 2-3) in Section 2-2A.
Canon-McMillan 6, Connellsville 0 – Audrey Calgaro netted a pair of goals and Paige Masci, Makayla Szykowny, Rachel Tomley and Sarah Coffman also scored to send Canon-McMillan (4-3-1, 2-2-1) past Connellsville (3-5-1, 1-4) in Section 2-4A.
Deer Lakes 4, Southmoreland 0 – Tessa Hollibaugh, Abby Kushon, Kaylea Detar and Bri Simonetti found the net and Mikayla Potter earned the shutout in goal as Deer Lakes (9-1, 4-1) defeated Southmoreland (3-5-1, 2-3) in Section 4-2A.
Franklin Regional 7, West Mifflin 1 – Reese Regelski produced four goals and Allyssa Velasquez added a brace to power Franklin Regional (8-2, 5-1) to a Section 4-3A win against West Mifflin (2-7, 0-6). Ella Copeland added a goal for the Panthers. Abby Jakubovic scored for the Titans.
Freedom 9, South Side 3 – Farisa Roberts, Sophia Bruce and Katelyn VanDeCar netted two goals apiece to lead Freedom (4-3, 4-1) past South Side (0-6, 0-5) in Section 1-A. Brianne Casto, Payton Henry and Alyssa Bearer also scored for the Bulldogs.
Freeport 4, Knoch 0 – Camryn Woods scored twice, Peyton Los added a goal and an assist and Elena Jenkins also scored to lead Freeport (7-1, 5-0) past Knoch (2-7, 1-4) in Section 2-2A. Alyssa Alcorn and Sophia Crawford combined on the shutout.
Highlands 3, Brashear 0 – Jayla Shelton, Natalie Dickerson and Payton Bundy scored and Lily Calligan and Cialie Pentarek combined on the shutout as Highlands (5-3) picked up a nonsection win.
Kiski Area 5, Indiana 0 – Ellie Arnold had a hat trick, Tessa Shaffer and Gretchen Freund also scored and Bria Bires and Emma Brink combined on the shutout for Kiski Area (4-3, 4-2) in a Section 4-3A victory over Indiana (1-8, 1-5).
Latrobe 8, Hempfield 0 – Geli Dent and Annalyse Bauer each scored a hat trick and Emerson Shine added a brace as Latrobe (3-5, 3-2) blanked Hempfield (1-8, 1-4) in Section 1-4A. Gianna Trunzo kept a clean sheet for the Wildcats.
Mars 7, Obama Academy 0 – Jade Breese recorded a hat trick to pace Mars (7-2) in a Section 1-3A exhibition win Obama Academy (2-8). Addison Jacoby, Reese Vuckovich, Liv Halliday and Torrin O’Leary each tallied a goal for the Fightin’ Planets.
North Allegheny 5, Butler 0 – Luciana Zagacki and Kieran Shannon each had two goals, Averie Bierker also scored and Jordan Beemer recorded the shutout for North Allegheny (7-2-2, 2-1-1) in a Section 3-4A win over Butler (4-4-1, 0-3-1).
North Catholic 13, Valley 0 – Simone Sharpless scored four goals, Frankie Liberati had two goals and two assists and Mikaela Canzian also scored twice for North Catholic (7-3, 3-2) in a Section 2-2A win over Valley (0-6, 0-5). Megan Heinbach had a goal and an assist and Reagan Young, Nina Bond, Sara Schollaert and Kaitlyn Phillips also scored.
Penn-Trafford 5, Armstrong 1 – Ellie Lebe had a goal and two assists and Emilie Oslosky added a goal and an assist to power Penn-Trafford (4-3-1, 3-1) past Armstrong (3-4-1, 2-3) in Section 1-4A. Tori Yurt, Ava Oslosky and Aurelia Solomon also scored for the Warriors.
Pine-Richland 3, Allderdice 0 – Lily DeJesus had a goal and an assist, Lexi Hensel and Lily Rosenwasser also scored and Amelia Van Meter preserved the shutout as Pine-Richland (8-1-1) defeated Allderdice (6-4) in a Section 3-4A exhibition.
Plum 7, Greensburg Salem 0 – Emily Grubich scored twice, Gianna Revetta had a goal and two assists and Malayna Smith, Sophia Robinson and Lily Deluca combined on the shutout to lead Plum (7-0, 6-0) past Greensburg Salem (3-6, 2-4) in Section 4-3A. Ali Joyce, Morgan Keller, Keirstin Curry and Allison Porter also scored and Olivia Bigger had two assists.
Quaker Valley 1, Central Valley 0 (OT) – Hope Waller scored on a feed from Annabel Miko in extra time to help Quaker Valley (8-1, 5-0) beat Central Valley (4-2-1, 3-1-1) in Section 3-2A.
Seneca Valley 5, North Hills 0 – Karly Majeski and Izzy Yuhouse scored two goals apiece and Sophia Sipp added another as Seneca Valley (6-1-2, 4-0) shut out North Hills (2-6-1, 0-3-1) in Section 3-4A.
Seton LaSalle 8, South Allegheny 1 – Kennedy Bakota had a hat trick and Brynlee Robinson added a pair of goals to lead Seton LaSalle (7-2, 5-1) past South Allegheny (1-8, 0-6) in Section 3-A. Anna Porter had a goal and three assists, Sydney Morgan collected a goal and two assists and Lila Pahel also scored for the Rebels.
Shaler 3, Gateway 2 (OT) – Addy Paladin had a goal and an assist, Naudia Zotter and Etta Warner also scored and Gabby Alcalde dished out two assists to lead Shaler (6-2-1, 3-2) to a Section 1-3A win over Gateway (2-6, 1-4).
South Fayette 11, Uniontown 0 – Camdyn Johnson and Emma Ferrari paced South Fayette (7-1-1, 5-0) with two goals apiece in a rout of Uniontown (0-8, 0-5) in Section 3-3A. Mia Deramo, Lyla Tarin, Quinn Miller, Gabby Beinecke, Silvi Rossi and Chippy Chiappetta each tallied a goal for the Lions.
South Park 1, Keystone Oaks 0 – Aubrey Tabak scored the decisive goal to lift South Park (10-, 6-0) past Keystone Oaks (5-6, 4-2) in a matchup of top teams in Section 1-2A.
Springdale 6, Greensburg Central Catholic 1 – Shelby DiPalma had two goals and an assist and Hailey Marchlewski dished out three assists to help Springdale (5-0-1, 4-0-1) to a Section 4-A win over Greensburg Central Catholic (1-3, 1-3). Adele Walters-Vrabel, Tessa Derringer, Ariana Caltagarone and Addie Richards also scored for the Dynamos.
Thomas Jefferson 6, Albert Gallatin 0 – Sami Maglicco had a hat trick, Addison Fenlock scored two goals, Natalie Narr added a goal and Nyla Kiral recorded the shutout for Thomas Jefferson (6-4, 4-1) in a Section 3-3A victory over Albert Gallatin (1-7, 1-4).
Waynesburg 12, California 1 – Kolbi Rastoka collected four goals and two assists and Ava DiAlessandro had two goals and an assist to lead Waynesburg (6-2, 3-2) past California (1-6, 0-5) in Section 2-A. Emily Rafferty had a goal and three assists, Rylei Rastoka, Tess Pauley and Serenity Taylor each finished with a goal and two assists and Mia Cole and Addie Cowell also scored.
West Allegheny 2, Blackhawk 1 – Jocelyn Rosborough and Mia Bardelli each scored a goal as West Allegheny (5-5, 4-2) defeated Blackhawk (1-4-2, 1-3-2) in Section 2-3A. Ella Smith and Kassidy Knaus had an assist each for the Indians.
Winchester Thurston 1, Ellis School 0 – Iris Jarrin scored the lone goal of the match to lift Winchester Thurston (6-2-1, 3-1-1) past Ellis School (2-4, 1-4) in Section 4-A.
Boys soccer
Chartiers-Houston 12, California 0 – Ashton Kennedy recorded a hat trick, Cole Bashioum, Shane English and Carter Metler each tallied a pair of goals and Braulio Melena and Bryson Boskovich combined on the shutout as Chartiers-Houston (5-4, 2-2) rolled California (0-4, 0-4) in Section 2-A. Josh Hawkins, Ryan Thomas and Jochua Mayan each added a goal for the Buccaneers.
Keystone Oaks 7, Riverside 0 – Isaiah Labwon had two goals and an assist and Thomas Schultz also scored twice to send Keystone Oaks (3-4, 3-4) to a Section 2-2A win over Riverside (2-6, 2-5). Ermias Berhane and Owen Bosniak each had a goal and an assist for the Golden Eagles.
Field hockey
Latrobe 2, Penn-Trafford 1 – Ryanne Lehman had a goal and an assist and Karter Kubistek also scored to lead Latrobe (3-3-2, 1-3-2) to its first Class 2A victory of the season. Brooke Bauer scored for Penn-Trafford (2-5, 1-4).
Girls volleyball
Mars 3, Knoch 0 – Rylee Wooldridge had 15 kills and 12 digs and Gabi Weidemann finished with 36 assists and 10 digs to lead Mars (7-2, 4-0) to a Section 2-3A win over Knoch (2-5, 1-3). Cecilia Christy had 14 kills, Kate Southwell added 10 kills and Sabrina Ruiz-Gonzalez had 10 digs for the Fightin’ Planets.
Boys golf
Section 7-3A – Fox Chapel’s Carson Kittsley shot a sizzling 6-under 66 at Pheasant Ridge to take section medalist honors. He made an eagle and four birdies in a bogey-free round. Four other Fox Chapel players hit the target score of 82 to qualify for the WPIAL tournament, including second-place Grady Johnston (73) and Reed Gamblin (75), Baron Bitar (76) and David DiGregory (77).
More High School Soccer Girls
• WPIAL players recognized on all-region soccer list• Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee wins Moe Rosensteel award as WPIAL’s top girls soccer player
• Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee named 2025 Trib HSSN Girls Soccer Player of the Year
• All-state girls soccer list announced, 12 from WPIAL selected
• Trips to WPIAL finals, PIAA playoffs made season unforgettable for Sewickley Academy girls
