August 16, 2023

Gladiators look for youthful contributions

By Mon Valley Independent

By GINO ANTIMARINO

MVI Sports

The South Allegheny boys soccer program looks to bounce back this fall after posting a shaky 2-16 overall record last season. The Gladiators averaged less than a goal per game. With new faces entering the program, head coach Brad Sheader thinks that his youthful group needs to accept the growing pains of playing at the varsity level before finding success.

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