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Photo Gallery: Determined Norwin outlasts North Allegheny to capture first-ever boys WPIAL soccer title

Photo courtesy Ed Thompson

Norwin’s boys soccer team fought against the odds, becoming the first lowest seed ever to win the WPIAL Boys Class 4A Soccer tournament, by defeating North Allegheny in a match that went the full 110 minutes, and needed to be decided by a penalty kick shootout 1-1 (5-3 in penalty kicks). PSN’s John Krysinsky was…

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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).

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