Mount Pleasant clinched the Section 5‑2A boys soccer championship on Tuesday night with a dominant 7‑0 victory over Brownsville at Redstone Field in Republic. The win gave the Vikings three crucial points, lifting them to an 11‑1‑0 record and 33 points, enough to overtake second‑place Belle Vernon, which finished with 31 points.
Season‑long Battle for the Crown
Entering the final match, Mount Pleasant sat just one point behind league‑leading Belle Vernon (10‑1‑1). A draw would have forced a shared title, but the Vikings answered the pressure with a rout that left no doubt about their superiority. Southmoreland claimed third place with 22 points, while Yough rounded out the top four with 20.
Key Performances
Tyke Snyder was the night’s standout, contributing six goals – a hat trick plus three assists – to the Vikings’ tally. Gavin Rummel added a brace, and both Lukas Showman and Tyler Barron found the net once each, each also recording an assist. Goalkeeper Grayson Gardner, backed by defender Alex Chappell, kept a clean sheet, while the Vikings registered 16 shots on target. Brownsville’s keeper Camden Kline made nine saves despite the onslaught.
Recent History
Mount Pleasant’s only loss this season came on Sept. 10, a 2‑0 defeat to the Leopards at James Weir Stadium in Belle Vernon. The Vikings avenged that setback on Oct. 6 with a 2‑1 win at Viking Stadium. A 1‑1 draw between the Leopards and the Cougars on Oct. 1 opened the door for Mount Pleasant’s title run.
Brownsville’s Outlook
Brownsville finished the season 1‑11‑0 in section play and 3‑14‑0 overall. Head coach Jason Wellington praised his young squad, noting that a core group of sophomores has built chemistry through years in local youth leagues and is poised to grow in future seasons.
Other Local Results
In related Section 5‑2A action, Belle Vernon defeated Baldwin 4‑1 in non‑section play, with Gavin Metzger scoring twice. The Leopards also posted a 14‑1‑2 regular‑season record and will enter the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs as the section’s second‑place team.
Further down the scoreboard, Brentwood’s Bulldogs beat Beth‑Center 13‑4, highlighted by senior Parker Amos’ career‑record 100‑plus goals. In Section 2‑1A, the Spartans edged Brentwood 2‑1 to keep playoff hopes alive.
Additional local matches included Connellsville’s 2‑0 shutout of Greensburg Salem, Southmoreland’s 3‑0 win over Yough, and Charleroi’s 4‑1 victory over Waynesburg Central.
Girls Soccer
On the girls side, Belle Vernon edged Ringgold 1‑0 in a non‑section contest, with Raegan Sobczak scoring the lone goal. The Leopards’ defense held strong, and the team improved its overall record to 11‑2‑4.
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