Soccer

Fox Chapel graduate Katie Livingston of Denison women’s soccer was named to the North Coast Athletic Conference All-Decade team.
Fox Chapel graduate Katie Livingstone makes college conference’s all-decade team
November 26, 2023
Gail Murphy watched Katie Livingston battle through a back injury during her senior season to play for the Denison women’s soccer program. When Livingston, a Fox Chapel graduate, was named to the North Coast Athletic Conference All-Decade team, it was a fact that made Murphy proud.

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The 2023 Quaker Valley girls soccer team finished 11-6-1 overall.
Playoff season builds excitement for future of Quaker Valley girls soccer
Quaker Valley’s girls soccer team finished as a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinalist this season.

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Quaker Valley’s Andrew Vescio (left) and Tanner Schultz celebrate after Nick Allan scored during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game against Camp Hill on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.
Quaker Valley boys add to school’s soccer legacy with WPIAL, PIAA championship appearances
Quaker Valley boys soccer is one of the most renowned programs in WPIAL history, thanks to 10 WPIAL and nine PIAA championships.

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Norwin’s Scott Schuchert was chosen to coach in the 2023 Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association boys all-star games.
Norwin notebook: Knights coach picked for all-star game
Norwin boys soccer coach Scott Schuchert led a banner season for the Knights as they won their first WPIAL championship and advanced to the PIAA Class 4A semifinals.

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Avonworth’s Fiona Mahan controls the ball in front of Central Columbia’s Haley Bull during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.
North Allegheny’s Abigail Stager, Avonworth’s Fiona Mahan earn All-America honors
November 25, 2023
Abigail Stager and Fiona Mahan led their girls soccer teams on lengthy playoff runs this season, but their accomplishments stretched beyond the scope of the WPIAL and PIAA.

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Riverview’s Lola Abraham celebrates her hat trick goal against Springdale on Oct. 16.
Riverview’s Lola Abraham named Valley News Dispatch girls soccer player of year
Player of the year

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Springdale’s Billy Lawrence scored 21 goals and earned all-state honors as a senior this season.
Springdale’s Billy Lawrence wins Valley News Dispatch boys soccer player of year honors
Player of the year

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Latrobe’s Ava Yurko (left) will play for Youngstown State in college.
Latrobe soccer player Ava Yurko chooses Youngstown State
November 21, 2023
Add another Division I college soccer commit to the list at Latrobe.

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Hampton’s Luke Fiscus celebrates after scoring against South Fayette during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Nov. 4.
Seniors spearhead another impressive season for Hampton boys soccer
November 19, 2023
The Hampton boys soccer team prepared for the 2023 season by attending soccer camp in mid-August in Edinboro that included a trip to a nearby water park.

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Sewickley Academy’s Libby Eannarino competes during the 2023 girls soccer season.
Sewickley Academy girls soccer makes playoffs with young roster, looks to bright future
The Sewickley Academy girls soccer team landed in the WPIAL playoffs once again in 2023.

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Penn Hills notebook: Senior soccer standout chosen for all-star game
Penn Hills senior Landon Hankey had to tough out playing two sports during his senior season.

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Riverview goalkeeper Chiara Brun makes a save next to Springdale’s Molly Hurley during their game on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Riverside Park in Oakmont.
Riverview keeper Brun used trip to Belgium to expand her game, help Raiders reach state final
November 16, 2023
Chiara Brun spent last season taking classes and playing club soccer in Belgium.

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Quaker Valley’s Matteo Castellini battles South Park’s Jack Ozimek for a header during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.
2023 PIAA Class 2A boys soccer championship preview: Camp Hill vs. Quaker Valley
PIAA Class 2A boys soccer championship

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Avonworth’s Fiona Mahan battles Shady Side Academy’s Lucille McCargo for a header during their PIAA Class 2A state semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at North Allegheny.
2023 PIAA Class 2A girls soccer championship preview: Central Columbia vs. Avonworth
PIAA Class 2A girls soccer championship

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The Moon Lady Tigers celebrate after defeating Mars, 1-0, in their PIAA Class 3A state semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at North Allegheny.
WPIAL soccer, volleyball teams set for PIAA championship weekend
November 15, 2023
Championship Weekend is set for the PIAA in both soccer and girls volleyball.

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Avonworth’s Fiona Mahan celebrates after scoring her first goal against Shady Side Academy during their PIAA Class 2A state semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at North Allegheny.
High school roundup for Nov. 14, 2023: Avonworth wins WPIAL rematch to reach state finals
November 14, 2023
Fiona Mahan scored on a header in the first half and a 25-yard blast in the second half to send Avonworth to a 2-0 victory over Shady Side Academy (17-6-1) in a rematch of the WPIAL championship game in the PIAA Class 2A girls soccer semifinals Tuesday.

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Riverview’s Lola Abraham smiles after scoring her second goal against Springdale during their PIAA Class A state quarterfinal Saturday.
Lola Abraham does it again, scoring 4 to send Riverview to state championship game
The Riverview girls soccer team’s second trip to the Johnstown area in a week’s time was just as successful as the first.

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Norwin goalkeeper Anthony Scalise (pink) and his teammates leave the field after a 1-0 loss to Central Bucks South in the PIAA Class 4A boys soccer semifinals Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Chambersburg.
Central Bucks South ends improbably playoff run for Norwin boys soccer team
CHAMBERSBURG — Both soccer teams brought their white uniforms Tuesday night, so Central Bucks South wore fluorescent green mesh pinnies over their jerseys.

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Mars’ Sadie Stewart heads the ball against Hampton on Aug. 28.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 14, 2023: Girls soccer powers to clash with state finals berth on the line
November 13, 2023
When it comes to PIAA Class 3A girls soccer, a pair of WPIAL programs have been out of this world.

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Riverview’s Juliette Brun is mobbed by teammates after scoring during their PIAA Class A quarterfinal against Springdale on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Plum High School.
Riverview girls hope to continue historic march through PIAA soccer playoffs
Last fall, Juliette Brun was watching Riverview girls soccer games, including the WPIAL Class A first-round matchup with Chartiers-Houston, from the stands, knowing that she along with others in her then-eighth grade class soon would get their chance to contribute.

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