Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) bestowed titles upon four schools at the WPIAL/UPMC Sports Medicine Girls’ Soccer Championships from Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at Highmark Stadium.

North Allegheny has now won their fourth WPIAL title and first since 2022. Next season, The Tigers will look to become just one of five WPIAL teams to win atleast five or more championships.
 
Fox Chapel returned to their winning ways this year and won their third ocerall title after winning in 2024 and being a runner-up last season. Their only other WPIAL title came during the 1985 season.
 
Freeport climbed the mountain and won the WPIAL championship for the first time in school history this year. The Yellowjackets only had one prior championship appearance before this season coming in 2016 against Freedom Area.

Just like Freeport, Bentworth also became WPIAL champions for the first time in school history this season. The Bearcats only other championship appearance came in 2018 when they faced off against Freedom Area.

CLASS 4A RECAP
#5 seed North Allegheny captured the 2025 WPIAL Class 4A girls’ soccer championship on Friday night at Highmark Stadium, edging top-seeded Seneca Valley, 2–1, in double overtime to reclaim the title for the first time since 2020.

Both teams battled through a physical, high-energy match that went nearly 100 minutes before the Tigers broke through for the golden goal. Senior defender Rosalia Varlotta delivered the championship-clinching strike in the 100th minute, firing a left-footed shot from distance that slipped inside the right post to seal the win.

Seneca Valley opened the scoring in the 67th minute when senior Madeline Marcotte converted on a rebound to give the Raiders a 1-0 advantage. North Allegheny answered just five minutes later as Kieran Shannon equalized in the 72nd minute, finishing a pass sequence from Avery Ruffus and Emma Schupansky.

The Tigers controlled play throughout, outshooting Seneca Valley 26–10, including a 15–3 advantage in shots on goal. They also dominated on corner kicks (10–2) and possession (60%–40%).

Shannon was an attacking force all night, tallying 12 total shots (seven on target) to go with her equalizing goal, while Varlotta finished with three shots and the dramatic game-winner. Ruffus added two shots and an assist, and goalkeeper Jordan Beemer made two key saves in the win.

For Seneca Valley, Marcotte paced the Raiders with three shots on goal, while Karly Majeski and Cassie Leonard combined for six total attempts. Goalkeeper Sydney Postler turned in an outstanding performance despite the loss, stopping 11 of 13 shots.
The fifth-seeded Tigers made their way to the championship by defeating Armstrong, 7-0, in the opening round before clashing with Pine-Richland and narrowly advancing on penalty kicks. North Allegheny then shut out Peters Township, 1-0, in the semifinals to earn a spot in the final against Seneca Valley.

The Raiders reached the title match by edging Upper St. Clair, 1-0, in overtime and then surviving a 5-4 penalty kick shootout against Norwin in the semifinals.
 
 
CLASS 3A RECAP
Top-seeded Fox Chapel won their second WPIAL Class 3A girls’ soccer championship in three years, outlasting second-seeded South Fayette, 1–0, in double overtime Wednesday night at Highmark Stadium.
After 108 minutes of scoreless play, sophomore forward Lily McLaughlin delivered the golden goal for the Foxes, finishing a cross from senior Emily McKee with just 1:37 left in the second overtime. The dramatic strike capped a thrilling defensive battle that saw both teams generate numerous scoring opportunities.

South Fayette applied consistent pressure throughout, holding slight advantages in total shots (25–19) and possession (51%–49%), but Fox Chapel goalkeeper Lia Pizzella turned away all nine shots she faced to preserve the shutout. Across the field, Caitlyn Thompson was equally impressive in net for the Lions, stopping six of seven shots on goal.

McKee was dynamic for Fox Chapel, firing eight shots (four on target) and providing the assist on the title-clinching goal. McLaughlin finished with three shots, including the overtime winner, while Antonia Linzoain and Ava Stackhouse each added a shot on goal. Defenders Caylie Wilkinson, Gemma Levy, and Cassie Classen anchored a back line that held firm despite sustained South Fayette pressure.

For the Lions, Mia Dermao was relentless in attack, tallying a game-high 14 shots—including five on target—while Gabby Beinecke and Quinn Miller added three shots apiece.

Fox Chapel made it to the championship game by defeating Laurel Highlands in the first round 7-0, then cruised by West Allegheny 6-2 before defeating a tough Plum team 2-1 in overtime to make it to the finals. South Fayette scored five goals in each of their first two matchups against Elizabeht Forward (5-0), Montour (5-3) before outdeuling Moon in the semifinals match 4-1 to advance to the championship game.

Moon narrowly escaped Plum in the third-place consolation game 2-1 to advance on to the PIAA Championships.

 
CLASS 2A RECAP
Two-seeded Freeport captured its first WPIAL girls’ soccer championship in school hsitory, edging eight-seeded Beaver, 1–0, in a defensive showcase at Highmark Stadium.

There wasn’t any offensive action to be had in the first half of play with bioth goaltenders combining for eight saves in the opening 40 minutes of play.

The first and only goal didn’t come until the 74^th minute when sophomore Elena Jenkins found the back of the net off an assist from Cam Woods. Burrell goalkeeper Leah Waldsmith kept the Bucs in the game but it wasn’t enough as Freeport claimed victory.

Freeport made their way to the championship game by defeating Ringgold 11-0 in round one, then upending North Catholic in the quarterfinals 4-3 in overtime before defeating Quaker Valley 2-1 en route to the title game. Eight-sedded Brurell found their way to the championship by beating Belle Vernon 1-0 in the first round then upset #1 seed South Park 1-0 in the quarterfinals before shutting out Mt. Pleasant 2-0 to make it to the big game.

CLASS 1A RECAP
Two-seeded Bentworth captured their first ever WPIAL Class 1A girls’ soccer championship, defeating #1 seed Sewickley Academy, 1–0, in Thursday’s title match at Highmark Stadium.

After nearly 79 minutes of scoreless play, senior defender Brielle Dillon delivered the decisive strike for the Bearcats, slotting home the game-winner off an assist from senior midfielder Madelyn Johns at the 78:23 mark. The goal sealed back-to-back championships for Bentworth, which capped a dominant defensive run through the postseason without conceding a goal.

Despite the loss, Sewickley Academy controlled much of the match, outshooting Bentworth 20–8, including 11–2 in shots on goal, while also holding a 56%–44% possession advantage and a 9–2 edge in corner kicks. However, Bentworth goalkeeper Julia Brandau turned in a sensational performance, making 11 saves to earn the shutout.

For Bentworth, Dillon’s goal capped an efficient attacking effort that saw just two shots on target but one crucial finish. Johns recorded the lone assist and added a shot of her own, while senior defender Megan Keturakis and forward Isabella Moyer each tallied two attempts.

Sewickley’s back line limited Bentworth’s opportunities, but the Panthers couldn’t solve Brandau in net. Defender Claire Karsman was especially active, registering nine shots (two on goal), while Olivia Stefanik added four shots (three on target). Goalkeeper Gabrielle Edmunds faced only two shots on goal, saving one.

Bentworth made their way through the postseason tournament by first narrowly escaping #15-seeded Freedom 3-2, then posted back to back shutouts against OLSH (2-0) and Waynesburg Central (1-0). #1 seeded Sewickley Academy advanced to the title game by coasting past The Ellis School 7-0 thenshutout Carlynton 2-0 and narrowly defeated Springdale in the semfiinals, 2-1.

Springdale upended Waynesburg Central in the third-place consolation game 3-1to qualify for the PIAA Championships.