Softball

Shaler’s Olivia Sachs scores against Plum earlier this season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 13, 2024: Softball, lacrosse playoffs commence
May 12, 2024
Warm and sunny is a perfect way to start the 2024 WPIAL playoffs, with softball and lacrosse first-round contests getting the ball rolling Monday.

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Montour center fielder Matteo Weber celebrates after completing a double play against Hampton on Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024, in Hampton.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 13, 2024
Let the games begin! The 2024 WPIAL spring sports postseason is upon us with playoff action on the diamonds, the courts and the stadiums around the district starting this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Plum pitcher Riley Stephans celebrates a strikeout with Jaiden Gentile during their game against Shaler on Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2024, at Shaler.
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 13, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Franklin Regional’s Toryn Fulton was 4 for 4 against Penn Trafford on April 22, 2024, at Franklin Regional High School.
Westmoreland high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 13, 2024
WPIAL playoffs

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Laurel’s Addison Deal is a member of the 2024 softball team.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 11, 2024
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Addison Deal

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Penn-Trafford celebrates Giuliana Youngo’s two-run home run against Franklin Regional on April 22.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 12, 2024
Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Penn-Trafford Warriors

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Hampton pitcher Cassie Vidic delivers against Greensburg Salem during a WPIAL Class 4A playoff game last season.
Sharp defense fuels championship optimism for Hampton softball
May 11, 2024
Because first-year coach Kate Hedderman runs a batting cage facility in Hampton, she was confident the Talbots would hit the ball this season.

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Fox Chapel’s Jillian Haigh
Fox Chapel softball adjusts to speed of game to earn playoff berth
Fox Chapel’s young softball team passed the first major test of the season by qualifying for the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

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Neshannock pitcher Addy Frye delivers against Laurel during the 2023 WPIAL Class 2A championship game.
High school roundup for May 10, 2024: Neshannock gears up for playoffs with win over North Allegheny
May 10, 2024
Winning pitcher Addy Frye doubled, homered and drove in three runs and struck out nine in seven innings in the circle as Class 2A No. 1 seed Neshannock geared up for the playoffs with a 5-3 nonsection softball win over Class 6A No. 2 seed North Allegheny on Friday.

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Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper celebrates after a run-scoring hit against Hopewell in the playoffs last year.
High school roundup for May 9, 2024: Ligonier Valley ace tunes up for playoffs with no-hitter, 16 Ks
May 9, 2024
Looks like Ligonier Valley pitcher Cheyenne Piper is ready for the playoffs.

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Plum’s Jaiden Gentile tags out Shaler’s Ellie Nickel at second base during their game April 24. Plum earned the No. 9 seed for the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Class 5A features deep bracket for WPIAL softball playoffs
The Class 5A bracket was a hot topic of the WPIAL softball pairings show Thursday afternoon on TribLive HSSN.

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Hempfield coach Tina Madison talks with Peyton Heisler during an at-bat against Seneca Valley on May 1.
Hempfield softball ‘proud’ to receive No. 1 seed as WPIAL releases brackets
Hempfield has won eight WPIAL softball championships.

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Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames (44) is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a three-run home run against Shaler on Wednesday.
Breaking down the 2024 WPIAL softball playoffs
WPIAL softball playoffs breakdown

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Avonworth starting pitcher Alivia Lantzy throws against Freeport Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Freeport Community Park.
WPIAL reveals brackets for 2024 softball playoffs
Four defending champions are favored to repeat in the upcoming WPIAL softball playoffs.

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Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames hits a 3-run home run against Shaler on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Shaler.
High school roundup for May 8, 2024: Woodland Hills baseball ends 58-game losing streak
May 8, 2024
DeVaughn Earl-Hayden pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts as Woodland Hills ended a 58-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over Steel Valley (4-12) in nonsection baseball Wednesday.

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Shaler’s Olivia Sachs scores against Plum on April 24.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 9, 2024: Softball playoff pairings to be unveiled on Trib HSSN
The WPIAL offices will be buzzing over the next couple of days with spring bracketology galore.

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Riverside’s John Bowser celebrates his RBI double against North Catholic on Friday, Apr. 26, 2024, in North Sewickley.
Trib 10: Power-ranked teams building momentum as playoffs approach
Once again, the power teams in WPIAL softball finished strong.

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Hempfield’s Allie Cervola celebrates her RBI double against Seneca Valley on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Hempfield.
WPIAL bracketology: Don Rebel, Chris Harlan forecast the 2024 softball playoff pairings
The 2024 WPIAL softball playoff field is set with 76 teams, including all six defending champions ready to begin playing for gold.

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Hempfield pitcher Riley Miller delivers against Seneca Valley on May 1.
Hempfield, Seneca Valley softball teams downplay importance of No. 1 seed for WPIALs
Neither coach seemed too concerned about it, but they also did not discount the value of getting the top seed.

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Hempfield’s Allie Cervola drives in a run against Seneca Valley on May 1.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania High School Softball Rankings for May 7, 2024
The first full week of May included an impressive display for the top softball teams in the state with very little movement from last week in the latest Trib HSSN state softball rankings.

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