{"id":38108,"date":"2025-11-19T00:23:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T00:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/38108\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T00:23:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T00:23:48","slug":"abington-heights-wins-boys-soccer-state-championship-scranton-times-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/38108\/","title":{"rendered":"Abington Heights wins boys soccer state championship \u2013 Scranton Times-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Abington Heights got goals from Joey Pivirotto and Nico Bustos and lockdown defense, led by Aiden Gardner and goalkeeper Billy Johnson, as it defeated Conrad Weiser, 2-0, in the PIAA Class 3A boys soccer championship game Saturday at Northeastern High School in Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>It is the Comets first state championship in boys soccer, and first state title for a District 2 boys soccer team since Mountain View won the Class 1A crown in 2012.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-35-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos presses his hand on the first...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-39-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos presses his hand on the first place trophy after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Joey Pivirotto (9) celebrates after scoring the first...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-23-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Joey Pivirotto (9) celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Joey Pivirotto (9) makes the kick to score...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-22-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Joey Pivirotto (9) makes the kick to score the first goal of the game during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser goalkeeper Dan Heil watches Abington Heights celebrates after...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-32-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser goalkeeper Dan Heil watches Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser goalkeeper Dan Heil lies down after Abington Heights...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-33-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser goalkeeper Dan Heil lies down after Abington Heights wins the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Danny Dolcetti (15) helps up Conrad Weiser goalkeeper...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-34-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Danny Dolcetti (15) helps up Conrad Weiser goalkeeper Dan Heil after the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Joey Pivirotto (9) controls the ball during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-29-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Joey Pivirotto (9) controls the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Lucas Samala (18) controls the ball during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-28-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Lucas Samala (18) controls the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Joey Pivirotto (9) controls the ball during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-21-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Joey Pivirotto (9) controls the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Aiden Gardner (22) chases after the ball during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-20-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Aiden Gardner (22) chases after the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Tanner Shane, right, celebrates after winning the PIAA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-31-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Tanner Shane, right, celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Cash Stout (22) and Abington Heights\u2019 Connor McDonald...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-40-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Cash Stout (22) and Abington Heights\u2019 Connor McDonald (3) fight for the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Luke Callahan (11) and Abington Heights\u2019 Danny Dolcetti...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-19-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Luke Callahan (11) and Abington Heights\u2019 Danny Dolcetti (15) chase the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Lucas Samala controls the ball as Conrad Weiser\u2019s...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-30-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Lucas Samala controls the ball as Conrad Weiser\u2019s Owen Miller attempts to kick it away during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser goalkeeper Dan Heil prevents a goal during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-27-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser goalkeeper Dan Heil prevents a goal during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights goalkeeper Billy Johnson makes a save during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763511812_694_CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-24-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights goalkeeper Billy Johnson makes a save during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Connor Hiller (26) chases after the ball during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-25-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Connor Hiller (26) chases after the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Cash Stout (22) heads the ball during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-18-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Cash Stout (22) heads the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) attempts to kick the ball...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-15_c859e8-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) attempts to kick the ball as Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos defends during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell kicks the ball during the PIAA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-12-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell kicks the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Sebastian Knoll (25) gives chase to the ball...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-7-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Sebastian Knoll (25) gives chase to the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell (16) steals the ball from Conrad...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-16-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell (16) steals the ball from Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell heads the ball during the PIAA...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-14-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell heads the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie, left, attempts to kick the ball...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-15-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie, left, attempts to kick the ball as Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos defends during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) lunges to kick the ball...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-17-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) lunges to kick the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Owen Meredith (3) gains control of the ball...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-11-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Owen Meredith (3) gains control of the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) navigates the ball around Abington...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-13-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) navigates the ball around Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763511820_634_CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-6-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Luke Callahan (11) and Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-9-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Luke Callahan (11) and Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell (16) chase the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Jack Leuthe (17) gestures to his teammate during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-10-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Jack Leuthe (17) gestures to his teammate during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Owen Miller (16) heads the ball during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-5-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Owen Miller (16) heads the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) handles the ball as Abington...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-1-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conrad Weiser\u2019s Abu Barrie (10) handles the ball as Abington Heights\u2019 Connor McDonald defends during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell hugs Joey Pivirotto (9) celebrates after...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-3-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 James Mitchell hugs Joey Pivirotto (9) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Connor Hiller prepares to take a corner kick...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-4-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Connor Hiller prepares to take a corner kick during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos (10) heads the ball during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-2-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos (10) heads the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos (10) defends the ball during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-8-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos (10) defends the ball during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-37-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights fans celebrate after Nico Bustos scored during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-26-1-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights fans celebrate after Nico Bustos scored during the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos walks off with the trophy after...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CVC-L-SOCCER-1116-38.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Nico Bustos walks off with the trophy after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 41<\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights celebrates after winning the PIAA Class 3A championship in Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. 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