Boys Soccer: Jannelli makes another special delivery for Springfield

CHAMBERSBURG >> Springfield coach Jason Piombino is at a loss for words in describing the last few weeks. He’s seen his Cougars qualify for the program’s first state tournament in 34 years, witnessed a states win last Tuesday.

And all the while, Piombino has been waiting for the call from his wife. The call. Saturday night, Piombino got a little more good news to share with his growing family, thanks to Nick Jannelli.

Jannelli did the starting and finishing 11 minutes into the second half, sending the Cougars over District 7 runner-up Fox Chapel, 2-1, in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class AAA Tournament at Chambersburg Area High School. Springfield (17-3-2) advances to Tuesday’s semifinal against Seneca Valley, the third seed from District 7, which tipped District 7 champ Canon-MacMillan, 1-0, Saturday. Site and time is to be determined.

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