PIAA Soccer Championship Friday Scoreboard: Camp Hill tops Quaker Valley in Extra Time, Avonworth falls to Central Columbia, 4-0

On Friday, the PIAA Championship weekend kicked off with two WPIAL Schools in action in the early contests, as Avonworth girls and Quaker Valley boys were seeking to claim state titles at Eagle View Middle School in Mechanicsburg.

Avonworth Antelopes came up short, losing to Central Columbia, who dominated the match, coming away with a 4-0 result.

Philadelphia Soccer Now‘s Matt Ralph is on site, and providing updates, photos and more.

Class 2A Boys – FINAL: Camp Hill 2, Quaker Valley 1

Tough loss today for QV Boy’s Soccer. Our guys played with lots of heart and lost 1-2 in double OT to Camp Hill. QV finishes 2nd in the state in 2A!! Quite an accomplishment!! Quakers, thanks for taking us on this fun ride with you! Best of luck to our seniors!! 💛⚽️🖤

— Quaker Valley Athletic Office (@QVAthletics) November 17, 2023

FINAL: @GoCHAthletics 2, Quaker Valley 1 (2OT)

Richard Lutkins heads in the game-winner. Lions are the PA state champions. First-ever in 2A, and first since 2016. pic.twitter.com/NDB7xLZQsc

— Dan Sostek (@dan_sostek) November 17, 2023

Camp Hill was *this* close to a state title. Still scoreless in OT. pic.twitter.com/lmMeuVSLi2

— Dan Sostek (@dan_sostek) November 17, 2023

END OF REGULATION — QV 1, CH 1

75′ — Save! QV denied.

What an unreal save with 6 minutes left in regulation for @GoCHAthletics keeper Mac Sarff to keep the Lions’ state title hopes alive. Still 1-1. pic.twitter.com/tRcBu2Tkxz

— Dan Sostek (@dan_sostek) November 17, 2023

58′ —  GOAL – CAMP HILL 1, QV 1

And with 22:25 left, off a turnover following a corner, Cole Nelson finds Ty Kirchhoff deep, who converts to tie this state title game for @GoCHAthletics at 1-1. pic.twitter.com/EqijZrLjJc

— Dan Sostek (@dan_sostek) November 17, 2023

48′ — Camp Hill knocking on the door…

Benjamin Dade gets a clean look for Camp Hill. Just high. pic.twitter.com/hc32lvecLk

— Dan Sostek (@dan_sostek) November 17, 2023

38′ — Big save by Camp Hill’s Mac Sarff with 4 minutes left in the half springs a Lions chance, but a fastball by Kirchhoff is batted away. 1-0 Quaker Valley nearing the half.

A good chance for Camp Hill ends with JJ Battisti flipping on a great but clean tackle by Quaker Valley.

1-0 Quakers at the break. pic.twitter.com/bO4yAxPPtU

— Dan Sostek (@dan_sostek) November 17, 2023

7′ — Nick Allen gives the Quakers a 1-0 lead.

WPIAL G⚽️AL Alert @QV_Soccer takes early 1-0 lead vs Camp Hill in @PIAASports Boys Class2A Final

Video: @MattRalph_ @PHLSoccerNow pic.twitter.com/RqPyZohGxB

— Pittsburgh Soccer Now (@pghsoccernow) November 17, 2023

“This year, J.J. (Veshio)’s really harped on being successful in the mundane, little things that will get us across in the end. Said coach Klein would focus on the simple things. Quaker Valley soccer is a brotherhood, and it is what it is because of Gene Klein.” ~ Bennett Haas https://t.co/OrjD5UkeA7

— John Krysinsky (@JohnKrysinsky) November 17, 2023

Class 2A Girls – FINAL: Central Columbia 4, Avonworth 0 

I am beyond proud of these senior girls and the entire team. Over the last 4 years the team as accumulated 3 WPIAL golds, 1 WPIAL silver, and 2 PIAA silvers. It did not end with state gold but the heart that was given to the final whistle was emblematic of what our program is. https://t.co/oCrWwELZ4X

— Emil Erhart (@EmilErhart) November 17, 2023

Coming back to Avonworth with Silver. Another piece of silverware for the trophy case. What a year we’ve had full of unforgettable moments.
🅰️⚽️#legacy#ducttape pic.twitter.com/3hE7V0yGhu

— Avonworth Girls Soccer (@AGSLopes) November 17, 2023

Bluejays defeat Avonworth 4-0. They defend their title and win Back to Back Girls Soccer STATE CHAMPIONS!!
Congratulations!!!!! pic.twitter.com/EXnEemzCEG

— CC Athletics (@ccbluejaysports) November 17, 2023

59′ — GOAL — CC 4, Avonworth 0 — Kayla Keefer scores again. 4-0 Central

57′ — GOAL — CC 3, Avonworth 0 — Kayla Keefer, the Ole’ Miss commit, extends the lead. Haley Bull with the assist. 3-0 Lady Jays

34′ — Karsyn Cox makes a great save to deny Avonworth — keeps the lead 2-0.

32′ —  CC 2, Avonworth 0 — Haley Bull finds the back of the net. Assist from Abby Costanza.

14′ —  CC 1, Avonworth 0 — Abby Constanza drills the ball to the back of the net.

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).