Soccer

Allderdice’s Mario Watkins Jr. works out during a preseason practice.
What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 5, 2024: Allderdice, Perry kick off City League play
September 4, 2024
While conference play kicks off for most teams in the WPIAL next week, head-to-head football battles begin this weekend in the City League.

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Penn-Trafford’s Avery Bosack celebrates with Tori Yurt (27) after Yurt’s first goal against Latrobe in the first half Wednesday at Greater Latrobe High School.
Freshman lights fuse for Penn-Trafford girls in win over Latrobe
Freshman Tori Yurt said she wanted to be more “useful” to the Penn-Trafford girls soccer team after a slow start to the season.

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Hempfield boys soccer revels in streak-snapping win
When Derry scored two goals to pull even with Hempfield, Michael Crowe, Hempfield’s coach, just let it roll.

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Fox Chapel’s Maya DiPasquale defends against North Allegheny’s Kieran Shannon during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 4, 2024: North Allegheny, North Hills meet in girls soccer
Class 4A section play begins in WPIAL girls soccer Wednesday.

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Belle Vernon’s Trevor Kovatch celebrates after scoring during the second half against Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at Viking Stadium.
High school roundup for Sept. 3, 2024: Belle Vernon gets past Mt. Pleasant
September 3, 2024
Trevor Kovatch and Brandon Yeschenko scored to power Belle Vernon to a 2-1 victory in an early season nonsection matchup of boys soccer undefeated teams Tuesday. Dominic Pireaux recorded his first varsity assist and Chris Howman also had an assist for the Leopards (3-0). Landon Stuart scored for Mt. Pleasant (3-1).

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Jeannette’s Lexi Bair (foreground) and her six teammates in attendance run sprints at the end of a practice Aug. 28 at McKee Stadium. The team had only eight players and had yet to play a game.
Jeannette girls soccer players determined to keep season going despite low numbers
When Billy Bryant went to Jeannette, he was the Jayhawk mascot.

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Westmoreland girls soccer notebook: Yough lighting up scoreboards
Yough has struggled with low roster numbers in recent seasons, and with standout Youngstown Stat commit Kendalyn Umbel choosing not to play prep soccer this year and in 2023, the Cougars appeared headed for an uphill climb.

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What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 3, 2024: Section soccer matches on tap
September 2, 2024
With picnics and holiday summer weekend in the past, it’s time to labor again for the first time in September on the WPIAL pitches and courts.

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Greensburg Central’s Jackson Vacanti battles Eden Christian’s Nick Daviliakos for possession during their game Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Sewickley.
Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings for week of Sept. 1, 2024
September 1, 2024
WPIAL soccer rankings

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Quaker Valley’s Andrew Vescio (left) and Tanner Schultz celebrate during last year’s state championship game. They are the team’s captains this season.
New head coach sets goal for Quaker Valley boys soccer to be last team standing
Some of the names have changed, but the forecast remains the same in the Quaker Valley boys soccer program.

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Penn Hills’ Callie Hankey (14) battles with Fox Chapel’s Lily McLaughlin for the ball during a 10-0 Foxes win Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 at Nate Ferraco Field.
Penn Hills girls soccer aiming to take practice lessons into games
Myron Cook knows the Penn Hills girls soccer team was tantalized by the movement and pace of the Fox Chapel soccer team.

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Riverview boys soccer player Drew Hunter practices Aug. 28 at Riverside Park.
Behind experienced lineup, Riverview boys soccer eyes improvement
The Riverview boys soccer team has made strides each season since the fall of 2021, when the program came back after a one-year hiatus because of low numbers.

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Quaker Valley’s Annabel Miko battles North Catholic’s Gillian Kennedy for possession during a game last season.
Quaker Valley girls soccer counting on chemistry to make season memorable
Maggie Behun and Rachel Loudermilk successfully coexist as co-head coaches of the Quaker Valley girls soccer team.

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Franklin Regional’s Abby Paterline heads the ball over Plum’s Ava Weleski during a 2022 game.
Veteran lineup has Franklin Regional girls in position to succeed
August 31, 2024
Good things can happen when most of your returning starters are seniors.

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Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne battles Plum’s Tyler Yurisinec for possession last season.
After productive summer, Franklin Regional boys soccer ready to roll
Franklin Regional boys soccer’s third coach in four years is getting the response he wanted from his players.

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Fox Chapel celebrates a Lily McLaughlin goal against Penn Hills on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024.
Young players get chance to shine as Fox Chapel girls soccer starts strong
Emily McKee has much to live up to during her sophomore season for the Fox Chapel girls soccer team. The pressure is different after pocketing 24 goals during her freshman season.

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With deep roster, Norwin girls soccer sets sights on playoff return
If Norwin gets back to the WPIAL girls soccer playoffs after a two-year hiatus, it will be a group effort.

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Valley captain Taimel Davis takes the field between his teammates before their game against Burrell on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in New Kensington.
Valley boys soccer dives back into WPIAL competition
August 30, 2024
Erik Kidwell’s journey to coaching started with trying to sign up his son Hayden for the Valley boys soccer team.

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Shady Side Academy’s Mark Bence is mobbed by teammates after scoring the winning goal ion overtime against Deer Lakes on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Fox Chapel. Shady Side won, 2-1.
High school roundup for Aug. 29, 2024: Shady Side Academy outlasts Deer Lakes in OT
Mark Bence scored the overtime winner to lead Shady Side Academy (1-0-1, 1-0-1) to a 2-1 victory over Deer Lakes (2-1, 1-1) in an early season matchup of Section 1-2A boys soccer contenders Thursday night.

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Franklin Regional soccer players warm up before Thursday night’s game at Penn-Trafford. The Panthers won, 3-1.
Franklin Regional boys soccer team tops Penn-Trafford in early season section showdown
August 29, 2024
A matchup of first-year coaches in Section 3-3A boys soccer went to Franklin Regional’s Nick White, whose Panthers rang up three second-half goals to pull past Ryan Hankey’s Penn-Trafford team, 3-1, in the section opener Thursday night in Harrison City.

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