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Thursday, September 29, 2022 | 12:05 AM
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Evaluate
Allderdice’s Cornell Weems battles Westinghouse’s Keyshaun Robinson for a move final Thursday at Cupples Stadium on the South Facet.
Halfway by the highschool soccer season, Week 5 kicks off Thursday with Metropolis League motion from Cupples Stadium.
District 8 defending champion Allderdice will attempt to clinch a playoff berth when it faces Brashear on Thursday.
The Dragons are 1-1 within the Metropolis League and sit in second place behind Westinghouse.
It’s been a tricky begin for Brashear. The Bulls are 0-1 within the Metropolis League, 0-5 total.
The Dragons and Bulls cut up of their two conferences final fall. Brashear gained the common season finale, 38-22. Allderdice then gained per week later within the Metropolis League semifinals, 22-8.
Whereas the Dragons have gained 9 of the final 12 conferences, the Bulls lead the all-time collection, 32-22.
These groups have performed in 4 Metropolis League championship video games within the final 15 years. Brashear gained gold in 2007, 2014 and 2015 whereas Allderdice claimed the District 8 title in 2017.
September swan music
There are 48 WPIAL boys soccer part matches set for Thursday on the ultimate night time of September boys soccer across the district.
One of many high matches has Shady Side Academy visiting Deer Lakes in a battle for not less than a share of first place in Part 2-2A.
The Lancers are an ideal 9-0 and in first place within the part, one sport forward of the Bulldogs at 8-1.
SSA’s lone loss this season was at house to Deer Lakes, 1-0, on Sept. 6. Since then, the Bulldogs have gained six straight whereas scoring a complete of 34 objectives in these six victories.
The Lancers have gained 10 straight since their solely loss this season, a 2-1 defeat to Burrell on Aug. 27. Throughout the win streak, DL has allowed solely 10 objectives with 5 shutouts.
Key volleyball matches
Now that we have now reached the second half of part mess around WPIAL ladies volleyball, not solely are matches for first place necessary, however groups are additionally jockeying to complete within the high 4 spots and earn a playoff berth.
Part 2 in Class 2A is an effective instance with three matches set for Thursday, all with playoff ramifications.
Fort Cherry visits South Park in a battle for a share of first place. The Rangers sit in second place at 6-1, one sport behind the front-running Eagles at 7-0.
One other match has third-place Brentwood (5-2) visiting Seton LaSalle (3-4). The Rebels are tied for fourth place with Keystone Oaks.
Talking of KO, the Golden Eagles (3-4) go to Steel Valley (2-5) whereas South Allegheny (2-5) tries to keep away from an upset when it hosts East Allegheny (0-7).
