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WPIAL Girls Soccer Class 2A Semifinal Round Scoreboard: Avonworth, Shady Side Academy are going to Highmark

by
John Krysinsky
October 31, 2023

Photo courtesy Burrell Girls Soccer ( @bhsgirlssoccer3 Twitter)

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Two-time defending champions, Avonworth, are headed back to Highmark Stadium, as the ‘Lopes pulled out a 2-1 win against South Park, while Shady Side Academy blanked Burrell, 3-0, to advance to its first WPIAL Finals in Class 2A.

The teams will meet on Saturday, with an 11 a.m. kickoff.

WPIAL Girls Class 2A Playoffs

Semifinal Round (Tuesday, October 31 @ Gateway HS)

FINAL: Avonworth 2, South Park 1

Avonworth wins playoff game vs South Park, 2-1.
🅰️⚽️

Back to Highmark!!!

Goals@FionaCMahan @GiannaBabusci24

Assists@emluther412 @FionaCMahan @pghsoccernow @PGSportsNow @TribLiveHSSN

— Avonworth Girls Soccer (@AGSLopes) November 1, 2023

FINAL: Shady Side Academy 3, Burrell 0

Shady Side Academy defeats Burrell 3-0 to advance to the #WPIALSoccer 2A finals.

A great team win and a big thanks to our coaches for putting it all together.

See you at Highmark Stadium 11am on Saturday…Go Bulldogs!!!@RachaelKriger @JohnKrysinsky @pghsoccernow @TribLiveHSSN… pic.twitter.com/ZaaIYSQ9Lt

— Maria Ravotti – 2026 ECNL GK (@mariaravotti) November 1, 2023

#WPIAL 2A Girls Soccer Semifinal

FINAL: Shady Side Academy 3 Burrell 0

— Westmoreland Sports Network (@WestmorelandSN) November 1, 2023

Final (Saturday, November 4, 11 a.m. @ Highmark Stadium)

Shady Side Academy vs Avonworth

Quarterfinal Round (October 28, 2023)

FINAL: Shady Side Academy 3, North Catholic 1

FINAL: Avonworth 4, Quaker Valley 3

FINAL: South Park 5, Freeport 1

FINAL: Burrell 2, Mt. Pleasant 1 Extra Time

WPIAL Soccer Girls Class 2A Quarterfinal Round Scoreboard: Avonworth survives plus South Park, Burrell and Shady Side Academy advance

First Round (October 24, 2023)

FINAL: Shady Side Academy 3, Deer Lakes 0

FINAL: South Park 2, Knoch 1 Extra Time

FINAL: Burrell 6, Keystone Oaks 0

FINAL: Mount Pleasant 9, West Mifflin 0

FINAL: Quaker Valley 7, Southmoreland 0

FINAL: Freeport 2, Beaver 1

FINAL: North Catholic 8, Woodland Hills 2

FINAL: Avonworth 11, Yough 0

WPIAL Soccer Scoreboard: Girls Class 2A and Class 1A First Round Playoffs

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).