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WPIAL Soccer Playoffs: Local Teams Make Strong Openings in Class 3A, 4A and 2A Tournaments

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The WPIAL boys and girls soccer playoffs are underway, with several local teams making strong showings in their respective classes. Franklin Regional's Panthers, seeded No. 3 in Class 3A, will host No. 14 Montour in their first-round game, while Norwin's Knights, seeded No. 6 in Class 4A, will face off against Woodland Hills at home. Mt. Pleasant's Vikings, seeded No. 5 in Class 2A, will host No. 12 Elizabeth Forward in their opener.

Key Takeaways:

  • Franklin Regional's Panthers, seeded No. 3 in Class 3A, will host No. 14 Montour in their first-round game.
  • Norwin's Knights, seeded No. 6 in Class 4A, will face off against Woodland Hills at home in their first-round game.
  • Mt. Pleasant's Vikings, seeded No. 5 in Class 2A, will host No. 12 Elizabeth Forward in their opener.
  • The Norwin girls (14-2) are seeded No. 3 in Class 4A and have a first-round bye.
  • Norwin took a 13-game winning streak into its final regular-season game against Fox Chapel.
  • The Norwin boys (10-5-3) are No. 6 in Class 4A and will host Woodland Hills (6-7) at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Statistics:

  • 9 area schools have boys and girls teams in the playoffs: Norwin, Penn-Trafford, Franklin Regional, Latrobe, Belle Vernon, Mt. Pleasant, Southmoreland, Yough, and Greensburg Central Catholic.
  • The No. 9 Norwin, girls (8-6) visit No. 8 Canon-McMillan (8-6-1) at 6:30 p.m. Monday in 4A.
  • The No. 9 Penn-Trafford, boys (8-9) head to West Allegheny (9-6) in the 3A first round at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Sources:

  • "WPIAL soccer playoffs: Meet the teams" by Bill Beckner Jr.

+ Published in The Tribune-Review, October 15, 2023 (Bill Beckner Jr.)

+ Copyright 2025 The Tribune-Review (Greensburg, Pa.)

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