PCL Girls’ Soccer Playoffs Proceed in Typical Tight Fashion

Nazareth Academy and Archbishop Ryan advanced to the Philadelphia Catholic League girls' soccer semifinals following quarterfinal matches on Oct. 22. Both teams will play at Gwynedd Mercy University on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Nazareth Academy, the third seed, defeated sixth-seed Lansdale Catholic in a penalty kick shootout. The teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, but Nazareth won after seven rounds of penalty kicks. Archbishop Ryan, the fifth seed, defeated the fourth-seed defending champion St. Hubert’s with a 1-0 score. Freshman Molly Regan and senior Finley Broderick assisted in the scoring play during the second half.

In the semifinals, Nazareth Academy will play second-seed Archbishop Wood. Archbishop Ryan will play top-seed Conwell-Egan. The top two seeds received byes during the quarterfinal round.