Thursday night brought plenty of drama and excitement in the WPIAL girls soccer playoffs as 16 teams advanced in the four classifications — and we’re now down to the semifinals, which will be played on Monday, October 28.
WPIAL girls soccer quarterfinals scoreboard
Here are the remaining brackets and schedule for the semifinals.
2019 Girls Soccer 1-A Bracket
6 p.m. Bentworth vs Shady Side Academy at Canon-McMillan
6 p.m. Greensburg Central Catholic vs Freedom at North Allegheny
2019 Girls Soccer 2-A Bracket
6 p.m. Freeport vs Yough at Mars
6 p.m. North Catholic vs South Park at Moon
2019 Girls Soccer 3-A Bracket
8 p.m. Mars vs Belle Vernon at Canon-McMillan
8 p.m. Plum vs West Allegheny at Mars
2019 Girls Soccer 4-A Bracket
8 p.m. Norwin vs Seneca Valley at North Allegheny
8 p.m. Peters Twp vs North Allegheny at Moon
Here are some more of Ed Thompson’s photos from Bentworth and Belle Vernon’s wins on Thursday
ED THOMPSON PHOTO GALLERY

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).