From Richland to UPJ

Four seniors from Richland High School are headed across the street to continue their soccer careers at Pitt-Johnstown.

Sabrina Wingard, who ranks fifth in Richland girls' soccer history in assists, will join her sister Savanna on the Lady Cats in the fall.

Cousins Bobby and Curt Colvin were both four-year starters at Richland. Bobby Colvin played midfield and led Richland with 27 goals. Curt Colvin was a defender. Joining them on the Mountain Cats will be Ismail Ahmad, who scored 22 goals this season.

For more on the four future UPJ soccer players, click here.

The following is a submitted photo from Thursday's signing ceremony. The players are (from left) Ismail Ahmad, Bobby Colvin, Sabrina Wingard and Curt Colvin.

Westmont's Ramirez, North Star's Swihura on PSCA all-state boys soccer team

High School Boys
PSCA All-State Team
Forwards
Dominic Ramirez, Sr., Westmont Hilltop
Casey Albino, Sr., Lakeland
David Aurand, Sr., Selinsgrove
Oscar Ayala-Rivas, Jr., Reading
Adam Bainbridge, Sr., Wilson
David Bricker, Jr., Trinity
Zach Broujos, Sr., Pitsburgh Central Catholic
Brett Campbell, Sr., Haverford School
Nick Cichon, Sr., Ringgold
Nate Delgado, Jr., Conestoga Valley
Wyatt Dungan, Sr., Cocalico
Kevin Elwell, Sr., Abington Heights
Christian Henry, Sr., Delaware Valley
Aaron Kulig, Sr., Boyertown
Rushawn Lamond, So., Pottsgrove
TJ Leiter, Sr., Williams Valley
Connor Maloney, Sr., Bishop McDevitt
Justin Okun, Sr., James M. Coughlin
Michael Pcholinsky, Sr., South Park
Cody Schmoulder, Jr., Liberty
Christopher Sosa, Sr., York Catholic
Sam Stein, Sr., Friends Central
Ryan Vilelle, Sr., Seneca Valley
Tristan Wright, So., Bloomsburg
Midfielders
Austin Swihura, Jr., North Star
Julian Antal, Sr., Council Rock-South
Brent Batory, Sr., Dallastown
Andrew Bishop, Sr., Emmaus
Liam Boger, Sr., Warren
Austin Bower, Sr., Warrior Run
Jack Dusing, Sr., La Salle College
Chris Edkins, Sr., Lake Lehman
Jordon Ellison, Sr., Stroudsburg
Bryan Fegley, Sr., Wilson
Sean Gallagher, Sr., Bethel Park
Joey Hansen, Jr., Father Judge
Colin Harrison, Sr., Williams Valley
Nick Hutchinson, Sr., Parkland
Troye Kiernan, Jr., Upper St. Clair
Zack Kimelheim, Sr., George School
Ben Kunkel, Sr., Red Land
Tyler McCarthy, Sr., Pine-Richland
Shawn Morrison, Sr., Central York
Steven Munn, Jr., Sewickley Academy
Colin O’Neill, Sr., Holy Ghost Prep
Dante Piccolo, Sr., Quaker Valley
Nick Rohleder, Sr., Bayard Rustin
Tanner Russel, Sr., Northern Bedford
Daniel Saba, Sr., Dallas
Brian Schafer, Sr., Upper Dublin
Colton Snyder, Sr., Northeast Bradford
George Stock, Sr., Phil Mont Christian
Joseph Schmitz, Sr., Gettysburg
Patrick Sullivan, Sr., Pine-Richland
Alec Taisania, Sr., Moravian Academy
Brandon Walbert, So., South Park
Defenders
Pat Berneski, Jr., Central Bucks-South
Wes Burdette, Sr., Upper St. Clair
Nathan Dearth, Sr., Montour
Andrew Gonzalez, Sr., Conestoga
Zach Graziani, Jr., West Allegheny
Spencer Reinford, Sr., East Juniata
Goalkeepers
Jon Dietrick, Sr., Shamokin
Brandon Hoover, Sr., Pequea Valley
Jonathan Phillips, Sr., Bangor
John Prentice, Sr., Philipsburg-Osceola

Santa Fund Soccer Rosters

All-star soccer and charity join forces Sunday as Greater Johnstown School District hosts the second Santa Fund Soccer Classic, which features the area's top seniors and benefits The Tribune-Democrat Santa Fund.

The games take place Sunday beginning with the girls game at 1:30 p.m. The boys game will follow.


North Boys
Coach - Ron Spinelli, Bishop McCort
Tyler Ofman, John Nau (United); Michael Pyo, Matt Deskevich (Bishop Carroll); Sean Ingram, Adam Wood (Bishop McCort); Tyler Gary, Dominic Williams, Zachary Wingard (Cambria County Christian); Tristin Irwin, Dylan Mauer (Cambria Heights); Tyler Varner (Greater Johnstown); Bobby Colvin, Curtis Colvin, Ismail Ahmad (Richland); Dan Durham, Dominic Ramirez (Westmont).
South Boys
Coach - Brett Hoffman, Windber
Zach Barbus, Samuel Felix, Steven Stroup (Bedford); James Bassette, Nick Felton, Andrew Gowarty (Conemaugh Township); Tanner Bloom, Gavin Will (Johnstown Christian); Bradley Lemmon, Alex Myers, Jonathan Waltermire (Rockwood); Jacob Hanley, Garrett Walerysiak (Windber); Ian Hicks, Zach Ferchalk (Somerset).

North Girls
Coach - Donna Gallaher, Forest Hills
Olivie Kirsch (Bishop Carroll); Laura Seitz, Cecilia Stasko (Bishop McCort); Kady Bills, Kiera Bills, Alyssa Wills (Cambria Heights); Larissa Hunt, Allie Thompson (Central Cambria); Casey Gallaher, Briana Kostan (Forest Hills); Maren Meyer, Sierra Steele (Greater Johnstown); Nicki Mihalik, Lauren Miller, Sabrina Wingard (Richland); Maddie Helsel, Melissa Walko (Westmont).
South Girls
Coach - Fred Galiote, Conemaugh Township
Players - Carrie Baker, Hannah Grimes (Bedford); Jorden Eutsey, Marah Riley (Berlin); Allyson Lonas, Chloe Reese (Conemaugh Township); Lindsey Najjar, Taylor Euen (Johnstown Christian); Maddy Grimm, Katie DeMayo (Ligonier Valley); Aleigha Deal, Janelle Long (Meyersdale); Chasity Dupont, Ashley St. Clair (North Star); Chelsea Beener, Sarah Foy (Rockwood); Hope Griffith, Megan Lenzi, Bri Trent (Somerset); Jaycey Hunter (Windber).

Bishop McCort's championship haul

Last Saturday was "Championship Saturday" for Bishop McCort High School, which won a pair of District 6 soccer championships.

The Bishop McCort girls soccer team with the District 6A team trophy.

The Bishop McCort girls won a fourth district title with a 1-0 victory over Richland at Trojan Stadium in the District 6 Class A championship match. Senior striker Cecilia Stasko netted the game-winner in the 61st minute. The Crushers advanced to the PIAA Class A playoffs, where they lost to York Catholic.

After playing 100 minutes and going through two round of penalty kicks, the Bishop McCort boys soccer team claimed the District 6 Class A title.

The boys District 6 Class A championship match was filled with drama and Bishop McCort edged Westmont Hilltop, 2-1. The Crushers won their fourth district title and second consecutive championship on Jonathan Shearer's penalty kick during the second shootout. Braden Junker scored in regulation for Bishop McCort, which lost to perennial power Greensburg Central Catholic on the first round of the state tournament.

Santa Fund Soccer Classic

The first Santa Fund Soccer Classic proved to be a success, so get ready for the second installment of the boys and girls all-star soccer games to benefit The Tribune-Democrat Santa Fund.

Over the last five years, the Santa Fund has distributed nearly $80,000 in toys to area children with the help of various volunteer groups. More than 2,500 Christmas gifts have gone to children in need.

This year's soccer classic, which features the best senior boys and girls players in the area, takes place Sunday, Nov. 18 at Johnstown High School. The girls game is set to start at 1:30 p.m. with the boys game to follow.

Area coaches are being asked to nominate their players for the game. Those nominations can be sent to sports@tribdem.com or you can call sports editor Mike Kovak at 814-532-5085.