Steele’s 1st wins it for Rams

Lauren Steele scored her first career varsity goal for the Ringgold girls soccer team Wednesday, and it was a big one.

Steele got a pass from Imani Arnold and found the back of the net to give the Rams a thrilling, come-from-behind 5-4 win on the road at Steel Valley in Section 1-2A play.

Ringgold (4-8-1, 3-6-1) trailed 4-2 at the half before scoring three unanswered goals in the second.

“After calling out the effort versus Belle Vernon, we still came out just slow,” Ringgold head coach Ed Rosensteel said. “Something finally clicked and they fought through.

“I was happy how they responded to start the second half. You could see the momentum starting to build Steel Valley had a few opportunities right in front of the goal but the girls rallied and Alayna (Macioce) stood tall. I hope we grew up tonight because it looked like it for at least 60 minutes.”

Emily Bucchianeri got the scoring started for the Rams in the first half, scoring a pair of goals and keeping her team within striking distance.

Steel Valley (4-8, 3-7) was held scoreless over the final 40 minutes, but unfortunately for them, Miranda Santina found her footing for the Rams.

Santina scored on a free kick, then added another goal to tie the game before Steele’s heroics.

Ringgold is back in action tonight at home against Trinity in a non-section game.

Bentworth 5, Brownsville 0

The Bearcats got two goals apiece from Megan Keturakis and Emme Orsatti to roll over the host Falcons in Section 2-1A action.

Brielle Dillon added the fifth goal for Bentworth (111, 6-1).

“The girls had a quick start and really controlled possession early. Brownsville’s keeper played well,” Bentworth coach Tyler Hamstra said. “We have to keep challenging the girls to be confident and go to goal. Emme had the best game of her career tonight and it really shows our team balance and depth.

The Bearcats are home in non-section play tonight against South Side Beaver.

Belle Vernon 1, McGuffey 0

The Leopards picked up a senior night win over the Highlanders, with all three seniors playing a pivotal role.

Ava Scalise scored the lone goal for Belle Vernon (8-7, 7-3) in the second half with classmates Grace West and Sammy Mincone holding things down defensively for the Leps.

Belle Vernon is back in section play Monday at home against Keystone Oaks.

Aquinas Academy 4, South Allegheny 0

The Gladiators hung around looking to pull the Section 3-1A upset, but the Crusaders picked it up in the second half to pick up the win.

South Allegheny will look to get back on track Monday on the road at Sewickley Academy.

Kiski 7, West Mifflin 3

The Cavaliers (6-6-1, 6-31) earned a Section 4-3A win on the road at Titans Stadium Wednesday.

No other game information was reported.

The Titans (2-9-1, 0-8-1) resume play at home against Uniontown in a non-section game tonight.

Keystone Oaks 3, Charleroi 1

Rhianna Grogan scored the lone goal for the Cougars (011, 0-10) in a Section 1-2A loss to the Golden Eagles (96, 7-3) at Myron Pottios Stadium Wednesday.

The Cougars are back in action next Wednesday on the road at Belle Vernon in section play.

McKeesport 2, Carrick 1

The Tigers picked up a non-section win over the Raiders. No other game information was reported.

McKeesport is at Serra Catholic today at 5 p.m.