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Harper’s first-half hat trick sends Southern Lehigh past Bangor in 3A playoff

Sophomore Sophia Harper scored three first-half goals as Southern Lehigh defeated Bangor to advance in the District 11 3A tournament.

Published Oct 28, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Sophomore Sophia Harper tallied a first-half hat trick to propel Southern Lehigh to a convincing playoff win over Bangor. The Spartans advanced in the District 11 3A tournament after the decisive opening half performance.

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