The WPIAL Girls Class 4A soccer playoff brackets have been released.
Seneca Valley, Norwin, Upper St. Clair and Peters Twp earn first-round byes.
Here are the 12 Girls 4A schools that have qualified for the playoffs:
Seneca Valley
Pine-Richland
North Allegheny
Butler
Peters Township
Upper St. Clair
Moon
Mt. Lebanon
Norwin
Penn-Trafford
Connellsville
Hempfield
WPIAL Playoff Schedule:
Saturday, October 20 – Girls 1st round
Monday, October 22 – Boys 1st round
Wednesday, October 24 – Girls Quarterfinals
Thursday, October 25 – Boys Quarterfinals
Saturday, October 27 – Girls Semifinals
Monday, October 29 – Boys Semifinals
Wednesday, October 31 – Boys & Girls PIAA Play-In games
Thursday – Saturday, November 1-3 – WPIAL Finals (Highmark Stadium)
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).