Soccer

Quaker Valley Wins PIAA Boys State Soccer Title

November 18, 2017

Throughout the 2017 season, one source of motivation for the Quaker Valley boys soccer team was a loss in the 2016 PIAA Class AA final. That 1-0 defeat against Lewisburg might have been in the back of the minds of the Quakers throughout a tight championship game against Lancaster Mennonite on Friday afternoon. But in […]

The Norwin girls lift the State Championship trophy after beating Neshaminy 1-0 in the PIAA girls' AAAA soccer championship Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 at Herseypark Stadium.

Norwin blanks Neshaminy to win PIAA Class AAAA girls soccer title

November 17, 2017

HERSHEY — Norwin began the girls soccer season as the top-ranked team in the nation. The Knights gladly ended it as the best team in

Quaker Valley celebrates beating Lancaster Mennonite in the PIAA boy's AA Soccer Champion Friday, Nov. 17. 2017 at Herseypark Stadium.

Quaker Valley boys capture PIAA Class AA soccer championship

HERSHEY — Throughout the 2017 season, one source of motivation for the Quaker Valley boys soccer team was a loss in the 2016 PIAA Class

Chartiers Valley's Josh DiMatteo

Chartiers Valley players honored after special soccer season

November 16, 2017

The resurgence of Chartiers Valley as a WPIAL boys soccer power continued this season. While the Colts were unable to capture a second straight WPIAL

Norwin's Dani Iannuzzo (2) brings the ball up field against Conestoga Valley in the second half of a PIAA 4A semifinal match on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2017 at Chambersburg.

Norwin assistant coach recalls last PIAA soccer title

Norwin didn't have to look far for advice on what to expect from the PIAA girls soccer finals. Assistant coach Leslie (Fedorka) Kaminski went through

Norwin's Emily Harrigan (23) steps past Conestoga Valley's Megan Slingluff (23) during an attack on goal in the second half of a PIAA 4A semifinal match on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2017 at Chambersburg.

Norwin girls to lean on big-game experience against Neshaminy in PIAA title game

On the verge of greatness, Norwin soccer players can lean on big-game experiences to help reduce the sweaty palms, calm the pounding hearts and dim

High school roundup: Quaker Valley returns to PIAA boys soccer final

November 14, 2017

Landon Grant and Franky Fernandez scored to lift WPIAL runner-up Quaker Valley to 2-0 victory over District 3 runner-up Oley Valley in the PIAA Class

Norwin's Sam Wexell (1) hugs Norwin's Emily Harrigan (23) after their 2-0 win against Conestoga Valley in the PIAA 4A semifinal match on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2017 at Chambersburg.

Norwin girls headed to PIAA final after blanking Conestoga Valley

CHAMBERSBURG — Two decades after its last trip to the PIAA girls soccer championship, Norwin is headed back to the state final. Another smothering defensive

Shady Side Academy's Krystyna Rytel celebrates with Honora Navid (8) and Trinity Murphy after her second goal against Greensburg Central Catholic during their PIAA Class A state semifinal Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Hampton High School. Shady Side won, 3-0.

Shady Side Academy shuts out rival GCC to reach PIAA title game

Melissa Riggins scored the icebreaker for Shady Side Academy on a frigid night, and Krystyna Rytel provided the insurance. And for the second consecutive season,

Quaker Valley's Landon Grant (10) pushes up field against Beaver Area during their WPIAL 3A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at Moon High.

Quaker Valley boys refocus for PIAA tournament run

November 13, 2017

Shady Side Academy sent Quaker Valley a wake-up call with 3-2 upset win in double overtime in the WPIAL Class AA boys soccer final. It

Norwin's Alexis Kendro celebrates with Katherine Ericson after Ericson's goal against North Allegheny Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 during girls PIAA 4A quarterfinals at Fox Chapel High School.

Norwin defenders make behind-the-scenes impact en route to PIAA semifinals

For a split second — flash, bang — senior defender Natalie Durmis looked like Norwin's best goalkeeper. Even on a day when the Knights' all-WPIAL

Greensburg Central Catholic's Keeley Maloney blocks a shot by Shady Side Academy's Nina Singh during the second half of the WPIAL Class A championship game Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at Highmark Stadium.

Berth to PIAA final on the line as Greensburg C.C., Shady Side Academy rekindle rivalry

There will be few secrets or unknowns during the PIAA Class A girls soccer semifinal Tuesday. It will be the fourth meeting of the season

Pine-Richland coach Jodi Chmielewski, Rams earn soccer honors

November 12, 2017

For her large part in guiding the Pine-Richland girls soccer team to a 16-2-1 overall record and a Section 1-AAAA crown, Jodi Chmielewski was named

Shady Side Academy's Callie Davis

Shady Side Academy girls soccer making another run

It's been a strong run through the PIAA Class A girls soccer playoffs for Shady Side Academy, and it's led to a match against rival

Freshman Felder lifts GCC over Windber in PIAA soccer playoffs

November 11, 2017

SOMERSET – Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer coach Ashley Davis said she wasn't too concerned her team was locked in another close battle Saturday. The

Quaker Valley's Landon Grant (10) pushes up field against Beaver Area during their WPIAL 3A semifinal game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 at Moon High.

High school roundup: Peters Township boys soccer advances to PIAA semifinals

Bryce Gabelhart scored a goal and an assist to lead Peters Township (19-1-1) to a 3-1 victory over North Allegheny (20-3-1) in the PIAA Class

Springdale's Brogan McCutcheon consoles goalkeeper Mike Zolnierczyk after a goal by Brockway's Zane Puhala during their PIAA Class A state quarterfinal Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Slippery Rock High School. Springdale lost, 2-1.

Springdale boy soccer’s playoff run ends with state quarterfinal loss to undefeated Brockway

SLIPPERY ROCK — Springdale overcame plenty during its run through the WPIAL and PIAA boys soccer playoffs, including injuries and favored opponents. But the Dynamos

Norwin's Samantha Wexell makes a save on North Allegheny's Ava Ruppersberger Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 during girls PIAA 4A quarterfinals at Fox Chapel High School.

Wexell, Norwin blank North Allegheny to reach girls soccer state semifinals

To: Sam Wexell. From: Her defense. It was quite a birthday for Wexell, Norwin's senior goalkeeper, who posted her 51st career shutout to break the

Springdale's Brogan McCutcheon (13) and Nick Taliani (25) celebrate with Matt Taliani after his shoot-out goal defeated Seton LaSalle in their WPIAL semifinal on Oct. 28, 2017, at North Allegheny.

Defenders help guide Springdale boys into PIAA quarterfinal round

November 10, 2017

Brogan McCutcheon saw the spotlight put on offensive players in his former life as a striker. His new position draws attention in a different way.

Greensburg Central Catholic's Sidney Ward carries the ball upfield against Brockway during the second half of a PIAA Class A girls playoff game Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Moon Area High School. GCC won, 3-2.

GCC girls again meet Windber in PIAA tournament

After completing a WPIAL Class A championship run, Greensburg Central Catholic knew it needed to start over for the PIAA girls soccer tournament. The Centurions

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