Soccer

Plum’s Marissa Liberto heads the ball against Oakland Catholic on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Plum High School.
Springdale, Plum land No. 2 seeds for WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
October 20, 2021
The Springdale and Plum girls soccer teams each captured section championships in the regular season, and both the Dynamos and Mustangs lead the Alle-Kiski Valley with No. 2 seeds for the upcoming WPIAL playoffs.

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North Catholic’s Lindsey Pawlawski celebrates her goal with Tehya Dave (20) during their game against Avonworth on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at JC Stone Field in North Park. The Trojanettes won, 4-0.
Breaking down the 2021 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2021 WPIAL girls soccer playoffs:

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Seneca Valley’s Connor Oros (left) celebrates with Nathan Prex after Prex’s first goal during their game against Franklin Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Murrysville.
Breaking down the 2021 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs
Here’s a look at the 2021 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs:

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Mars’ Aly Cooper (21) celebrates her goal with Piper Coffield during their game against Montour on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Robinson. Mars won, 1-0.
6 defending champions earn top seeds for WPIAL soccer playoffs
Defending WPIAL champions again will have targets on their back when the district soccer playoffs begin this weekend.

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Senecav Valley’s Jeremiah Laslavic (16) scores on a header next to Nathan Prex and Franklin Regional’s Caleb Lorenz during their game on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Murrysville.
High school roundup for Oct. 19, 2021: Nathan Prex leads Seneca Valley to tune-up win
October 19, 2021
Nathan Prex had a hat trick as Seneca Valley defeated Franklin Regional 7-1 Tuesday in a nonsection tune-up for WPIAL boys soccer title contenders.

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Seneca Valley’s Conor Morrisard battles North Allegheny’s Evan Anderson for a header during their game on Oct. 11.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 20, 2021: Watch soccer playoff pairings show only on Trib HSSN
It’s time to pull back the curtain and unveil the 2021 WPIAL boys and girls soccer brackets.

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Deer Lakes’ Ryan Hanes
Alle-Kiski Valley boys athlete of the week: Deer Lakes’ Ryan Hanes
Ryan Hanes

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Valley’s Natalie Beckes battles Freeport’s Aleah Parison for possession during their game on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at Valley High School.
Freeport girls soccer team edges Valley to take sole possession of 4th in Section 2-2A
October 18, 2021
The Valley girls soccer team came into Monday’s Section 2-2A finale against Freeport at Valley High Memorial Stadium needing to defeat the Yellowjackets to clinch a WPIAL playoff spot for the first time since 2016.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Hannah Gesinski (12) battles Southmoreland’s Mercedes Smartnick during a 2019 game.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Hannah Gesinski
Hannah Gesinski

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Deer Lakes’ Nate Litrun and goalkeeper Nick Braun celebrate as time expires in their 2-1 win over Shady Side Academy on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Fox Chapel.
Deer Lakes boys soccer wants to carry momentum after upset win
The Deer Lakes boys soccer team is preparing to defend its title and might just be hitting its stride at the right time.

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Moon goalkeeper Serayah Leech celebrates with Olivia Shaver after defeating Peters Twp. on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 17, 2021: Girls soccer
October 17, 2021
Section play in the girls soccer regular season has only a few makeup games left. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. If teams are tied for a playoff spot and head-to-head does not break the tie, all qualify for the postseason.

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Zach Panza and his Hampton teammates have clinched a spot in the WPIAL playoffs.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 17, 2021: Boys soccer
Section play in the regular season is complete, and the WPIAL boys soccer playoffs are just around the corner. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. If teams are tied for a playoff spot and head-to-head does not break the tie, all qualify for the postseason.

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Morgan Einodshofer and Belle Vernon compete against Ringgold on Oct. 9, 2021, at Belle Vernon.
Area standouts can get caught between high school, club soccer
Morgan Einodshofer is piling up goals for the Belle Vernon girls soccer team. She also is piling up frequent flyer miles.

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Plum goalkeeper Austin Hereda makes a save against Franklin Regional on Sept. 7, 2021, in Murrysvile.
WPIAL soccer rankings: Week of Oct. 18, 2021
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Riverview’s Cohen Hoolahan works the ball upfield during a game against Eden Christian Academy on Sept. 7.
Riverview boys, girls soccer teams show improvement in 2nd half
The Riverview girls soccer team lost its first three games of the season and was outscored 30-7.

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Quaker Valley’s Wil Dunda celebrates after scoring during a game against North Catholic on Sept. 23, 2021, at Chuck Knox Stadium in Leetsdale.
Quaker Valley boys soccer team tears through section, preps for playoffs
Quaker Valley already has claimed one championship this fall.

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Plum’s Ava Weleski (center) celebrates her goal with Nina Kite (left) and Kaley Simqu during their game against Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 28.
Plum girls soccer team ramping up for playoff run
When the final horn sounded on Plum’s 10-0 rout of Section 3-3A rival and WPIAL playoff contender Penn Hills on Oct. 12, the Mustangs had clinched their third consecutive section championship.

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Shady Side Academy’s Sadie Navid heads the ball over Burrell’s Leah Brockett during their game on Sept. 27.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 14, 2021: Girls soccer
October 14, 2021
Section play in the 2021 girls soccer regular season section play has only a few makeup games left. 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 qualify for the postseason.

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Deer Lakes’ Ruger Beer battles Shady Side Academy’s Koven Johnson for possession during their game on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Fox Chapel.
WPIAL clinched for Oct. 14, 2021: Boys soccer playoff field set
Section play in the regular season is nearly complete and the 2021 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs are just around the corner. 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.

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Belle Vernon’s Daniel Sassak is the school’s all-time scoring leader with 215 points.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notes: Belle Vernon scorer sets another record
October 13, 2021
First he took down the career record for goals. Now, Daniel Sassak has the all-time points mark, too.

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