Soccer
Westmoreland notebook: Youngstown State right fit for Norwin’s Rigone
May 18, 2021
Emma Rigone had interest from a number of Division I women’s soccer programs but went with the one that checked all the boxes.
Norwin soccer coach Lauren Karcher resigns after 7 successful seasons
May 14, 2021
Pregnant with her second child who is due to arrive in mid-September, Lauren Karcher knows she won’t be able to dedicate all of her attention to the girls soccer program at Norwin.
Gateway soccer standout seizes opportunity with Cal (Pa.)
April 18, 2021
In December, Gateway senior Jayson Jenkins set in stone his decision to kick in college for the Robert Morris football team.
Fundraiser for former Franklin Regional soccer coach Kurt Landsberg at $29,000 and counting
April 12, 2021
Local avid soccer enthusiast and former coach Kurt Landsberg is battling Glioblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer in his brain.
Deer Lakes defender Colton Spence commits to Robert Morris
April 2, 2021
For the past two seasons, Deer Lakes senior defender Colton Spence has been the backbone of the Lancers defense on the soccer field and now he’s taking his talents to Robert Morris.
Dan Yates resigns as Deer Lakes boys soccer coach after successful 2-year run
April 1, 2021
After leading the Deer Lakes boys soccer program to its first WPIAL title, back-to-back WPIAL championship game appearances, and its second PIAA championship game in three years, coach Dan Yates is moving on to the collegiate level.
Louisy eager to take over Franklin Regional boys soccer program
March 20, 2021
Thomas Louisy had pondered coaching high school soccer in the past.
Plum senior soccer players to continue careers at next level
March 15, 2021
Plum girls soccer coach Jamie Stewart knew that at the end of the 2020 season he would be losing another strong senior class that had accomplished a great deal on and off the field.
Dave Teorsky resigns as Freeport boys soccer coach
March 2, 2021
Freeport boys soccer coach Dave Teorsky resigned this week after eight seasons at the helm of the program.
Successful Belle Vernon boys soccer coach Miele resigns
January 18, 2021
Rob Miele said the adage is true. When it comes to the tail end of coaching stop, you just know.
Hudson resigns after highly successful 2nd stint as Franklin Regional boys soccer coach
January 13, 2021
Rand Hudson has two loves in his life. His family and soccer.
Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: Mars soccer dominates the state
December 30, 2020
The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.
New Hampshire gets commitment from GCC soccer’s Bethany Winnor
December 22, 2020
Bethany Winnor, a key player on the girls soccer team at Greensburg Central Catholic that won the WPIAL Class A title and finished runner-up in the PIAA this season, will play NCAA Division I college soccer.
Mars’ Blair Gerlach wins national coach of year award
December 18, 2020
Most people will be more than happy to throw away calendars from 2020 and hang a new docket on the wall.
Deer Lakes soccer standout Michael Sullivan commits to Pitt
December 16, 2020
His commitment has been quiet, but Wednesday, Deer Lakes senior soccer standout Michael Sullivan announced his college decision with a bang.
State soccer player of year is Mars’ Ellie Coffield; Anthony DiFalco, Sarah Schupansky join her as All-Americans
December 9, 2020
Because the covid-19 pandemic cut down on postgame ceremonies and awards banquets, Mars senior soccer star Ellie Coffield probably is going to get a lot of trophies, medals and other hardware in the mail.
Highlands’ Gabe Norris commits to Robert Morris University
December 7, 2020
Gabe Norris’ recruitment has dragged on for the past two years, but when it came down to it, the Highlands midfielder found his collegiate home in about two weeks.
Trib HSSN WPIAL girls soccer all-stars: Ellie Coffield led Mars to new heights
December 2, 2020
Player of the year
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys soccer all-stars: Dane Beller came through in clutch for Mars
Player of the Year
Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan chosen Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year
November 28, 2020
Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year
