Photo credit - Long Hong (Nov. 2017 file photo)
The WPIAL (PIAA District 7) Class 1A girls soccer playoff bracket (2018) has been released.
Freedom, along with Shady Side Academy and Greensburg Central Catholic are among the top seeds.
Here are the teams that have qualified.
Class A
Greensburg Central Catholic (Defending WPIAL Champions)
Shady Side Academy (Defending PIAA Champions)
Springdale
Serra Catholic
Bentworth
Chartiers-Houston
Beth-Center
Charleroi
Freedom
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
South Side Beaver
Riverside
Seton LaSalle
Bishop Canevin
Vincentian Academy
Eden Christian
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).