Soccer

Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic fails to stop France's Antoine Griezmann from scoring from the penalty spot his side's second goal during the final match between France and Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, July 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Jeannette boys soccer team successfully hits recruiting trail
August 22, 2018
Kellen Wensel is interested in working on motorcycles and cars once he finishes high school, and Logan Harshell is thinking about going to college for

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Freeport’s Hunter Hardin works out during practice Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at the high school.
Seniors aim to set program record for wins with Freeport boys soccer
The last four years have been historic for Freeport boys soccer, and the program is at a point where it is as healthy as it's

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Early-season growth to pay dividends for Hempfield boys soccer
August 21, 2018
One might not think it is possible a four-win team that graduated 13 seniors could have the ability to come back the next year even

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Fox Chapel Emma Wecht, works out during a recent soccer practice Tuesday August 21, 2018.
Fox Chapel girls aim to claim 4th straight section title
After winning three consecutive section titles, the Fox Chapel girls soccer team intends to add to that streak. But the Foxes will have their work

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Fox Chapel boys up to new challenge in Section 1-4A
So far this century, the WPIAL boys soccer playoffs have included Fox Chapel. And despite being realigned into a tougher section, the Foxes don't mind

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Hempfield girls soccer embracing underdog role
It might sound clichandamp;#233; but mum's the word when it comes to the Hempfield girls soccer team this season, and third-year coach Adam Shaffer and

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Deer Lakes' Nina Lafko works out Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at the high school stadium.
Deer Lakes girls soccer program showing promise with young, talented lineup
August 20, 2018
The future looked promising for Deer Lakes' girls soccer program at this time last year, with a freshman-heavy roster primed to play together and grow

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Playoff experience to pay dividends for Deer Lakes boys soccer
The difference between a win and a loss in the WPIAL boys soccer playoffs can come down to the narrowest of margins, as Deer Lakes'

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Greensburg Salem boys soccer puts focus on defensive end
As the Greensburg Salem boys soccer program heads into its second season under coach Sam Lauris, the Golden Lions have put more of an emphasis

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Greensburg Salem's Kylie Smith during soccer practice at Offutt Field, in Greensburg, on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.
Greensburg Salem girls soccer showing more strength, skill in early-season workouts
In the second year under coach Michael Rhea, the Greensburg Salem girls soccer program is hoping to rebound after missing the playoffs for the first

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Burrell boys soccer looks to build winner
Burrell boys soccer coach Andrew Kariotis said his young team played its best at the end of last season. andquot;We improved so much as the

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Greensburg Central Catholic's Samantha Felder scores against Brockway during the second half of their PIAA Class A girls playoff game Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Moon Area High School. GCC won, 3-2.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer geared for WPIAL title defense
August 19, 2018
The Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer team is used to defending WPIAL titles. After all, the Centurions have totaled five championships since 2010, including last

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Greensburg Central Catholic's Luke Mort, makes his way past Nate Ward, during soccer practice at Greensburg Central Catholic High School, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018.
Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer works on mental approach
After winning 14 regular-season games last season, the Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer team was upended in the WPIAL Class A playoff quarterfinals by Winchester

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Burrell returning player Skyler Dale works out during a recent practice.
Burrell girls soccer motivated for more in 2018
Heartbreak last October turned into offseason determination for the Burrell girls soccer team. The Bucs saw their 2017 WPIAL Class 2A playoff runcome to a

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Apollo-Ridge girls soccer looks to take next step
August 18, 2018
Build it and they will come, and they will win. The Apollo-Ridge girls' soccer team that started out four years ago as a group with

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Returning starters to bridge experience gap for Franklin Regional girls soccer
The Franklin Regional girls soccer team overcame a slew of injuries last season and still made it to the WPIAL quarterfinals. Coach Rich Garland did

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Franklin Regional boys soccer motivated from playoff exit in ’17
The Franklin Regional boys soccer team was a minute and 20 seconds away from making it to the WPIAL semifinals - a feat the program

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Experience could be an asset for Derry girls soccer
August 17, 2018
Derry's girls soccer team went from the playoffs to restocking last year. Many young or inexperienced players were pressed into duty last fall, and the

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Derry boys soccer seniors hope to make progress
This season marks the final chance for Derry's 12 seniors to challenge for a postseason berth. The Trojans haven't come close in recent years, but

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Sophomores Butchki, Laurita form dynamic duo for Belle Vernon girls
August 16, 2018
Belle Vernon girls soccer coach Tom Cameron likes to hand out nicknames. Some stick better than others. Jillian Butchki was dubbed andquot;Peanut,andquot; and Isabella Laurita

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