Jul 2, 2024 By Eleanor Bailey 3 min read

Sierra Dupre dominates the pitch on the local, state, regional and international level.

The sophomore garnered all-section, all-WPIAL, all-region and all-state accolades in leading Upper St. Clair to a section championship with a 13-1 record and a WPIAL Class 3A semifinal appearance. The Panthers finished 16-2 overall after falling to Fox Chapel, 5-2, in the district playoffs. A midfielder, Dupre was the team’s top scorer with more than two dozen goals.

This spring, Dupre was called up to the United States Under-16 Women’s National Team to compete at the UEFA Friendship Tournament in Riva, Turkey. The U.S. played four matches, with Pool A play pitting them against the host nation, Vietnam and Botswana. The tournament ended with placement matches on the final day against teams from Pool B — China, Paraguay, Uganda and Wales. Playing left back, she helped the defense hold the opposition to no goals while rolling up a 4-0 record. The team won the tournament title, edging Paraguay on penalty kicks in the final.

This was the second time Dupre represented the United States in overseas competition.

In 2023, she traveled with the U.S. Under-15 team for friendly matches in Germany and The Netherlands, and she scored in the win against the Dutch team.

She was called into camp as an Under-16 player for the first time in February, when she took part in training camp in Chula Vista, Calif. Her performance there helped secure her spot on the 20-player roster for the Friendship Tournament, selected by U.S. coach Patchy Toledo.

In addition to playing for the Panthers and the U.S. squad, Dupre represents the Riverhounds Academy. Playing a year up, she competes on the Hounds’ 2007 Elite Clubs National League Girls team.

A decade ago, she began training with the Riverhounds in the club’s Futures Program. She has played for the Hounds throughout her youth career.

Ranked No. 1 among state players in the class of 2026, by TopDrawer, Dupre is a multi-sport athlete at USC, also excelling in basketball and track. Recently, she received the school’s Tri-Athlete award.

Dupre is also an honors student. She maintains a 4.0 GPA.

HONOREES

Amelia Brose, sophomore, Chartiers-Houston

McKenna DeUnger, senior, Charleroi

Natalia DiSora, sophomore, Upper St. Clair

Casey Gorman, senior, Mt. Lebanon

Camryn Klein, junior, Peters Township

Maeryn Mannix, senior, Upper St. Clair

Ruby Morgan, senior, Trinity

Abbigal Rosser, senior, South Fayette

Emilee Tonkavich, junior, Canon-McMillan

Ella Neupaver, senior, Peters Township