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WPIAL / PIAA Boys High School Soccer Daily Report (Sept 8): In 4A v 3A clash, North Hills, Butler grind out scoreless draw

Getting back into the swing of things, WPIAL / PIAA boys soccer in the region provided a few section contests on Tuesday, while many teams played non-conference contests with a lot of close contests and some interesting results (defending PIAA and WPIAL Class 1A champs Bentworth lost for the first time in nearly two years, against Class 2A Elizabeth Forward, 2-1 and Class 2A Shady Side Academy knocked off defending Class 3A champs, West Allegheny, 3-2)

Full section play in all four classifications will commence on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Soccer Now stopped by Martorelli Stadium to catch the non-conference battle between North Hills and Hampton, which ended in a scoreless 0-0 draw.

Without an extra 20 minutes of overtime following rule changes that eliminated regular season OT, both head coaches, North Hills’ Kyle Boggs and Hampton’s Matt McAwley, along with their respective goalkeepers, Adrien Werner and Caden Harding, who posted clean sheets, offered some fascinating perspectives post-game, which you can catch in full on PSN’s YouTube Channel and in clips on PSN’s social media platforms.

“North Hills is always a really quality opponent. They always have a game plan that is really solid. Defensively, they are always very strong… and Martorelli is always a tough field to come to. It’s narrow, and they use that to their advantage very well,” McAwley said.

I thought my guys played really well tonight—we possessed the ball, we worked it around, we just couldn’t find the back of the net.”

Boggs was hoping to have some momentum for his group heading into the gauntlet of playing in Class 4A Section 3, starting vs Butler on Thursday.

“I think our first half was average… they came out better in the second half. We just couldn’t get anything generated up top—they played us tough,” Boggs stated.

“Hampton’s a good team, they’ve always been tough, and I love playing against them as we get ready for section play. Overall it was a fun match; it would have just been nice to find the back of the net.”

Among the topics also discussed were adjusting to the no-overtime rule, adapting to the Diagonal System of Officiating, and how both squads are positioned heading into their section openers on Thursday.

North Hills kicks off section play on Thursday against Butler, while Hampton travels to face Woodland Hills.

Tuesday, September 8

(Winning team listed first)

Class 3A

Section 1

  • Indiana 3, Greensburg Salem 0

Class 2A

Section 4

  • Keystone Oaks 1, South Park 1 (Draw)

Section 5

  • Southmoreland 9, Brownsville 1

Class 1A

Section 1

  • Freedom 3, Neshannock 1

Non-Conference

  • Allderdice 2, Butler 1

  • Avonworth 1, Seton LaSalle 0

  • Beaver County Christian 15, Riverside 0

  • Burrell 7, South Allegheny 0

  • Chartiers Valley 3, Obama Academy 1

  • East Allegheny 4, Carlynton 3

  • Elizabeth Forward 2, Bentworth 1

  • Fox Chapel 4, Deer Lakes 1

  • Franklin Regional 1, Gateway 0

  • Armstrong 4, Freeport 2

  • Greensburg Central Catholic 4, Bishop Canevin 0

  • Ligonier Valley 6, United 2

  • Mars 4, Knoch 0

  • Mohawk 10, West Middlesex 0

  • Moon 3, Shaler 1

  • Mount Pleasant 4, Jeannette 0

  • McKeesport 3, Albert Gallatin 0

  • Norwin 6, Latrobe 1

  • Penn Hills 1, West Mifflin 0

  • Penn-Trafford 3, Laurel Highlands 1

  • Peters Township 4, Thomas Jefferson 2

  • Pine-Richland 2, Mt. Lebanon 1

  • Quaker Valley 2, Montour 0

  • Ringgold 3, Bethel Park 2

  • Shady Side Academy 3, West Allegheny 2

  • Winchester Thurston 2, Ambridge 0

  • North Hills 0, Hampton 0 (Draw)

  • Upper St. Clair 1, South Fayette 1 (Draw)

  • Trinity Christian 1, Sewickley Academy 1 (Draw)

  • Springdale 12, Valley 1

What’s Wednesday’s Schedule look like?

Wednesday, September 9

Class 3A

  • Section 2 (3A)

    • 7:30 PM — Uniontown at Albert Gallatin

Non-Conference

  • 6:30 PM — Carrick at Serra Catholic

  • 7:30 PM — North Catholic at Armstrong

  • 7:30 PM — Southmoreland at Hempfield

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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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