Softball

High school roundup for May 15, 2024: Top seeds tumble in WPIAL baseball, softball playoffs

May 15, 2024

Emma DeSimone doubled twice and drove in three runs as No. 10 Thomas Jefferson knocked off No. 2 North Hills, 6-4, in the WPIAL Class 5A softball playoffs Wednesday.

Norwin pitcher Brookelyn Kotch delivers against Pine-Richland during their WPIAL Class 6A playoff game on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Gateway.

Norwin plays mistake-free softball in win over Pine-Richland

Brookelyn Kotch has a message for her Norwin teammates.

Ligonier Valley pitcher Chyenne Piper delivers during her no-hitter against Keystone Oaks in their WPIAL Class 2A playoff on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Piper sizzles for Ligonier Valley softball

Even in the playoffs, teams are paying the Piper.

Jeannette’s Raylyn Gallik scores behind Northgate’s Sa’Niyah Wilson during WPIAL Class A softball first round action Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at West Mifflin High School.

Westmoreland softball playoff preview capsules: Games for May 16, 2024

WPIAL softball playoffs

Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker delivers against Southmoreland during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.

A-K Valley softball playoff preview capsule: Game for May 16, 2024

WPIAL softball playoffs

Shaler’s Brady McGuire celebrates with Colby McGuire during a game against North Hills last season.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 15, 2024: Shaler, South Fayette meet in eagerly anticipated matchup

May 14, 2024

Let’s just call it even steven.

High school roundup for May 14, 2024: Cheyenne Piper throws perfect game for Ligonier Valley in 3A 1st round

Cheyenne Piper finished off a perfect game by striking out the side in the seventh inning, leading No. 2 Ligonier Valley to an 8-0 victory over No. 15 Keystone Oaks (8-10) in a WPIAL Class 3A first-round softball playoff game Tuesday.

Mt. Pleasant’s Emma Leachalk throws out Central Valley’s Hannah Moskal during a WPIAL Class 4A first-round softball game Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at West Mifflin High School.

Well-prepared Central Valley knocks Mt. Pleasant out of WPIAL softball playoffs

Like most games, Central Valley softball players knew the assignment.

Jeannette’s Mackenzie Lewis tags out Northgate’s Kaylee Beerhalter during their WPIAL Class A first-round game.

Jeannette softball advances past Northgate even without the benefit of a hit

No hits, no problem.

Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker celebrates her 500th career strikeout with catcher Reese Selker during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game against Southmoreland on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Gateway.

No. 12 Freeport softball upsets No. 5 Southmoreland in WPIAL Class 3A 1st round

Freeport made the WPIAL softball playoffs 12 straight seasons before missing out last spring.

Knoch starting pitcher Marlee Fraser throws against Greensburg Salem during WPIAL Class 4A softball first round action Monday, at Plum.

A-K Valley softball playoff preview capsules: Games for Wednesday, May 15, 2024

WPIAL softball playoffs

Pitcher Kayla Williams will lead Latrobe against West Allegheny on Wednesday.

Westmoreland softball playoff preview capsules: Games for Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Class 6A

Riverside coach Dan Oliastro talks with Sean Hayes before an at-bat against North Catholic on April 26.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 14, 2024: Baseball playoffs get started

Welcome to the second day of the WPIAL softball and lacrosse playoffs, along with the lid-lifters in the baseball and boys volleyball postseason.

Montour’s Shania Cope drives in a pair of runs against McKeesport during their WPIAL Class 4A playoff game on Monday at West Mifflin.

High school roundup for May 13, 2024: 11th-seeded Latrobe knocks off No. 6 Trinity in 5A softball

May 13, 2024

Madi Balko crushed a two-run homer, and Sami Kronenwetter smashed an RBI double in a three-run fourth inning to lead 11th-seeded Latrobe to a 5-1 upset victory over No. 6 Trinity in a WPIAL Class 5A first-round softball game Monday.

Knoch’s Marlee Fraser celebrates an RBI double against Greensburg Salem during WPIAL Class 4A softball first round action Monday, May 13, 2024 at Plum High School.

Knoch stays patient at plate, rallies past Greensburg Salem in 4A 1st round

Staying patient was Knoch’s winning strategy in a playoff opener against Greensburg Salem, especially after falling behind by three runs early.

Penn-Trafford’s Lorryn Sepe rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Monday, May 13, 2024, at West Mifflin.

Penn-Trafford softball escapes with victory over Bethel Park in 1st round

Since Denny Little took over as coach of the Penn-Trafford softball team in 2017, his teams had made it a habit of playing in the Class 5A quarterfinals.