Soccer
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 27, 2021: Key cross country meets on tap
September 27, 2021
If you wanted to know which way to run to win cross country gold in WPIAL Class 3A in 2020, the answer was north.
Shady Side Academy girls soccer makes goal count in shutout win over Burrell
The defending Section 2-2A champion Shady Side Academy girls soccer team scored just one time in Monday’s Section 2-2A contest on the turf at Burrell’s Buccaneer Stadium.
Yough girls soccer program loaded once again
As sure as the sun comes up each day, Yough has been a WPIAL girls soccer playoff team under coach Dann Appolonia.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Paloma Swankler
The girls soccer program at Norwin is always near the top of the WPIAL, including a state title in 2017.
What to watch for Sept. 27, 2021: Boys head to WPIAL golf semis
September 26, 2021
The district individual golf postseason continues Monday with the WPIAL Class AAA boys semifinals.
Thomas Jefferson soccer teams looking to make playoff noise
Thomas Jefferson ended up third in Section 3-3A boys soccer last year behind co-champs Belle Vernon and Trinity.
Brentwood soccer chasing 4th straight playoff trip
Brentwood has strung together three straight WPIAL playoff appearances in boys soccer, advancing to the quarterfinals each season.
Michael DiSantis shows scoring touch for Sewickley Academy boys soccer
Welcome to the “Michael DiSantis Show,” which played to excellent reviews at Sewickley Academy early this season.
Penn Hills girls soccer squad stays strong during toughest stretch of schedule
Penn Hills senior midfielder Kari Holt easily found solace after the Indians battled through the rain in a 4-0 loss last Wednesday to Section 3-3A foe Plum.
High school roundup for Sept. 25, 2021: Beaver holds off Seton LaSalle
September 25, 2021
Beaver quarterback Wyatt Ringer was intercepted four times by Seton LaSalle, but he was able to score two rushing touchdowns to lead Beaver (3-1) to a 21-7 nonconference victory over Seton LaSalle (1-4) on Saturday.
Smothering defense helps Hampton start season strong
Hampton senior Thomas Bradfield is one of the top goalkeepers in WPIAL Class 3A soccer.
Early challenges help Plum boys soccer maintain high expectations
The Plum boys soccer team is off to a strong start as it has plans to contend for the Section 4-3A championship and make some noise in the WPIAL playoffs.
Norwin tops rival Penn-Trafford for 6th straight victory as Yuricha nets pair
September 23, 2021
Since a loss to Seneca Valley two games into the season, Norwin has been a brick wall.
Westmoreland County girls soccer notes: Southmoreland star sidelined
September 22, 2021
It is unclear how long Southmoreland standout Olivia Cernuto will be sidelined with a right leg injury.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notes: Belle Vernon, TJ to square off on pitch, too
Thomas Jefferson at Belle Vernon is the football game with all the sizzle this week in the WPIAL. But the same teams will play in a key boys soccer game Thursday night at Belle Vernon.
High school roundup for Sept. 21, 2021: Peters Township prevails in overtime
September 21, 2021
Steven Suchko netted the overtime winner to lead Peters Township to a 2-1 victory over Upper St. Clair in a battle of top teams in Section 2-4A boys soccer Tuesday night. Andrew Massucci also scored for Peters Township (7-0, 5-0). Brady Lisak scored for Upper St. Clair (3-3, 3-1).
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 22, 2021: Girls golf moves into sectional spotlight
After most of the individual boys golf sectionals here held earlier this week, it’s time for the girls to tee it up in three sections.
Burrell girls soccer team picks up where it left off
A youthful Burrell girls soccer team navigated through all of the covid-related changes last fall, won eight out of 12 games and finished 7-2 in Section 2-AA play.
A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Plum’s Lucas Pittman
Lucas Pittman
Westmoreland County senior spotlight: Southmoreland’s Taylor Klingensmith
September 20, 2021
Southmoreland has blossomed into one of the more potent offensive girls soccer teams in the WPIAL.
