Mount Pleasant’s own Ryleigh Drzal and Danica Trainer repeated as Section 1‑2A doubles champions, securing a three‑set victory over host Valley on Thursday. The Lady Vikings took the opening set 6‑4, weathered a 7‑6(4) comeback from Valley in the second, and closed the match with a decisive 6‑2 third set to earn a spot in the WPIAL finals.

Road to the Title

Seeded first in the tournament, Drzal and Trainer enjoyed a first‑round bye before cruising past Derry’s Claire VanDerWeele and Danielle Marsh in the quarterfinals, 10‑1. Their semifinal performance was equally dominant, blanking Valley’s Lena Fabian and Emma Shirley 6‑0, 6‑0, setting the stage for the championship showdown.

WPIAL Implications

This marks the third occasion the Mount Pleasant duo has advanced to the WPIAL championships, following a runner‑up finish a year ago. Their continued success underscores the strength of the Lady Vikings tennis program and provides a bright example of dedication and teamwork for the school’s student‑athletes.

Other Section Highlights

In boys soccer, Southmoreland overwhelmed Brownsville 9‑0, with Gio Lizza netting a hat‑trick. Girls soccer saw a hard‑fought 2‑2 draw between Waynesburg Central and McGuffey, while Waynesburg Central’s Lady Raiders dominated Chartiers‑Houston 3‑0 in volleyball, propelled by Railey Bochna’s 18 kills.

Additional results from the day included Mount Pleasant’s 6‑0 shutout of Derry in boys soccer, a 4‑1 victory for Chartiers‑Houston over Beth‑Center in boys soccer, and a 2‑0 win for Trinity over Laurel Highlands in boys soccer. In girls volleyball, Belle Vernon defeated East Allegheny 3‑0, and the Lady Cavaliers edged the Lady Colonials 3‑0 in a tightly contested match.

Community Impact

These athletic achievements bring pride to the Mount Pleasant community, reinforcing the school’s commitment to fostering excellence on and off the court. Parents, coaches, and fellow students gathered to celebrate the champions, highlighting the role of supportive families and faith‑based values in nurturing young talent.

As the Lady Vikings prepare for the upcoming WPIAL finals, the entire Mount Pleasant area looks forward to cheering them on, confident that the team’s perseverance and skill will continue to shine on the regional stage.

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