On To States… #PIAA Soccer Playoffs Kickoff Tuesday

by
John Krysinsky
November 7, 2016

Freedom girls will kickoff PIAA action on Tuesday against Mercyhurst Prep at Fox Chapel at 6 p.m.

All first-round games will be played Tuesday, November 8 — as sites and times are still yet to be determined. Games listed below are only those involving WPIAL teams. CLICK HERE to access the PIAA Soccer Championships Brackets for all Boys and Girls Classifications or click the links below for each individual bracket .

BOYS

4A

North Allegheny (WPIAL Champs) vs Pine-Richland – at Mars 7:30 p.m.
Seneca Valley vs Holidaysburg – at State College 7:30 p.m.

3A

Montour vs Cathedral Prep – at Veterans Stadium in Erie 7 p.m.
Chartiers Valley (WPIAL Champs) vs Somerset – at Seneca Valley 7 p.m.
Mars vs Holidaysburg – at Altoona 7:30 p.m.

Quaker Valley (WPIAL Champs) vs Bald Eagle Area – at Hampton 7:30 p.m.
Beaver vs Everett – at Northern Bedford 5 p.m.
Shady Side Academy vs Mercyhurst Prep – at Prep/Villa Events Center (Erie) 5 p.m.

1A

Seton-LaSalle vs Port Allegheny – at Bradford Area 6 p.m.
Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic vs Iriquois – at Prep/Villa Events Center 7 p.m.
Sewickley Academy (WPIAL Champs) vs Brockway – at Fox Chapel 7:30 p.m.

GIRLS

4A

Norwin (WPIAL Champs) vs Fox Chapel – at Mars 6 p.m.
Canon-McMillan vs Erie McDowell – at Veterans Stadium (Erie) 3 p.m.

3A

South Park vs Villa Maria – at Veterans Stadium (Erie) 5 p.m.
Montour vs Holidaysburg – at Altoona (Mansion Park Stadium) 5:30 p.m.
Moon (WPIAL Champs) vs Dubois – at Seneca Valley 6 p.m.

2A

Freedom (WPIAL Champs) vs Mercyhurst Prep – at Fox Chapel 6 p.m.
Freeport vs Karns City – at Clairion 8 p.m.

1A

Greensburg Central Catholic vs Windber – at Somerset 5 p.m.
Vincentian vs Brockway – at DuBois 7 p.m.
Shady Side Academy (WPIAL Champs) vs Dubois – at Hampton 6 p.m.
The PIAA playoffs will begin on Tuesday, November 8 and conclude with Finals on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19 in Hershey, PA.

CLICK HERE FOR THE PIAA SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS PAGE

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John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).