
Greensburg Central Catholic halts girls soccer program for 2026
After a storied run that produced seven WPIAL titles and two PIAA crowns, Greensburg Central Catholic will not field a girls soccer team this year, citing insufficient sign‑ups.
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After a storied run that produced seven WPIAL titles and two PIAA crowns, Greensburg Central Catholic will not field a girls soccer team this year, citing insufficient sign‑ups.

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