The Dragons Boys Soccer squad is firing towards the season's finish line! After a huge 11-0 win Vs. Hempfield the previous week, Dice went on the road Tuesday this week to Canon Mac for the Big Mac's senior night showcase. Facing a raucous crowd and strong opposition, the boys battled hard, but early defensive lapses led to a 4-1 defeat. Senior midfielder Tatum Miller scored an absolute rocket from long range as consolation on the night, and strong contender for goal of the season. 

Thursday the team was back in action, taking on WPIAL rival Mt. Lebanon at home. Having delved deep into film study and drilling hard at practice all week, the boys produced their best performance of the season, upsetting the Blue Devils in a brilliant 3-0 victory. Everyone rose to the occasion, playing as a unit with intensity and focus. Junior goalkeeper Ozan Matviev and his defense secured the clean-sheet shutout, while the offense came alive with a display of firepower. Junior midfielder Aidan Thomas returned from a lengthy injury to provide a goal and an assist, and his midfield teammates Jacek Piekut and Ethan Voight-Cherna chipped in with a goal apiece as Dice rolled to a massive upset win.  

Riding the buzz from that win, Coach Thyberg and the squad were ready for a quick turnaround in Friday's contest against 4A section opponent Baldwin High School, brimming with a healthy confidence. That swagger was on full display, as the Dragons would score in the very first minute of the game and never look back in an explosive 7-1 rout. Jacek Piekut starred with a 3 goal outing and an assist on top of his hattrick, while Aidan Thomas added to his tally with 2 goals and 2 assists and a bevy of silky skill moves to pace the midfield. 

Our final game of the season is next Tuesday Oct. 17^th at Cupples Stadium on the Southside vs. city rival Brashear at 5pm. It will be our boys' senior night celebration, and a double header in which the Dice girls soccer team will play immediately following our match around 7pm. 

Special shoutouts to our seniors: Alex Lieberman - Defender, Jose Jimenez - Defender, Tatum Miller - Midfielder, Kalu Kramer - Midfielder, Grady Quinlan - Midfielder, Porter Waldrup - Midfielder, and Charlie Kohut-Kegarise - Forward. You will be remembered fondly and you are always a part of the Dragons Soccer Family.

Senior Night should be a great time to celebrate Allderdice Soccer and the accomplishments of our athletes this season. Please come out to support the teams and enjoy the show!