Softball

Hempfield’s Claire Mitchell celebrates after tripling against Norwin during the WPIAL Class 6A softball semifinals Wednesday at Gateway High School.
Hempfield puts foot down, rallies past Norwin into Class 6A WPIAL finals
May 24, 2023
When Hempfield fell behind by four runs early under the weight of three Norwin home runs, pitcher Riley Miller had a short but succinct talk with her catcher, Ella Berkebile.

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Seneca Valley’s Mia Ryan and Bella Gross celebrate after a strikeout against Hempfield on May 11.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 24, 2023: Softball squads set for semifinals
May 23, 2023
The diamond final four switches from baseball to softball Wednesday with eight WPIAL semifinals.

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Avonworth’s Leah Kuban clears the bases with a triple next to Burrell’s Sabrina Hoover in the bottom of the sixth inning of their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at North Allegheny.
One big hit enough for Avonworth to win pitchers’ duel over Burrell in softball semifinal
Avonworth cleanup hitter Leah Kuban fell victim to Burrell pitcher Katie Armstrong twice in Tuesday’s WPIAL Class 3A semifinal softball game at North Allegheny.

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Southmoreland’s Amarah McCutcheon (left) gets a force out on Waynesburg’s Taylor Sibert during a WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Tuesday at Peterswood Park.
Southmoreland advances to WPIAL Class 3A softball title game
For the first time in five years, the Southmoreland Scotties are headed to the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship game.

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Norwin pitcher Alyssa McCormick celebrates after getting out of a bases-loaded jam against Hempfield on April 17.
Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsules: Games for Wednesday, May 24, 2023
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Norwin’s Bailey Snowberger slides safely into second base under Hempfield’s Allison Cervola on April 17. The section rivals split their regular-season series and meet in the WPIAL semifinals.
Hempfield preps for 3rd clash with Norwin, this time in playoffs
May 22, 2023
In the first game, Hempfield gambled, and it backfired as Norwin cranked a couple of home runs.

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Burrell’s Pyper Ferres celebrates as she rounds first after a home run against Mt. Pleasant during WPIAL Class 3A softball playoff action Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Plum High School.
A-K Valley WPIAL softball playoff capsule: Games for Tuesday, May 23, 2023
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Southmoreland’s Kaylee Doppelheuer drives in the tying run against Yough in the bottom of the seventh inning after being down six runs after the top of the inning during WPIAL Class 3A softball playoff action May 18, 2023, at Norwin High School.
Westmoreland WPIAL softball playoff capsule: Games for Tuesday, May 23, 2023
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Justin Weaver and his Norwin teammates will play North Allegheny in the WPIAL quarterfinals Monday.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 22, 2023
May 21, 2023
The postseason action really heats up in baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball as we head into a holiday weekend this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 21, 2023
Athletes will tell you that before the game starts, some have to find unique ways to get rid of the butterflies and jittery nerves.

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Shaler’s Bethany Rodman drives in a run against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 21, 2023
Shaler senior Bethany Rodman is a three-year starter who has and continues to contribute mightily to the Titans softball program.

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Hempfield coach Tina Madison was named Class 6A coach of the year by the Big 56 Conference.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Big 56 honors baseball, softball players
The Big 56 Conference, a website that recognizes accomplishments of teams and athletes in the WPIAL’s largest classification, announced its all-section teams.

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Shaler’s Alyssa Schaffold (45) celebrates with Eloise Facher after Facher scored against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on May 15.
Undefeated softball team highlights super spring at Shaler
Tom Sorce’s five-year plan is coming to fruition.

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Plum starting pitcher Makenzie Lang throws against Thomas Jefferson during WPIAL Class 5A softball playoff action May 15 at Gateway High School.
Plum senior trio caps career in WPIAL softball playoffs
As the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds for the WPIAL Class 5A softball playoffs, Thomas Jefferson and Plum, many expected, would play a close and competitive first-round game.

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Longtime Hampton softball coach Ron Fedell steps away
May 20, 2023
Hampton star third baseman Mackenzie Reese knew there was a chance longtime coach Ron Fedell would step away after this season.

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Southmoreland sophomore Makayla Etling
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Southmoreland’s Makayla Etling, Yough’s Gavin Roebuck
Makayla Etling

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North Hills pitcher Abigail Sutton throws against Penn Hills on April 12.
Good things come to an end for North Hills softball team
While the ending may have been bitter, North Hills softball coach Libby Gasior sees the sweetness in the 2023 season.

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Armstrong’s Emma Paul watches her two-run homer against Latrobe on April 5.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
The end of the regular season is here statewide, and if the district playoffs haven’t started yet, they will this upcoming week.

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Shaler’s Eloise Facher (8) greets Betheny Rodman at home plate after Rodman hit a grand slam against Franklin Regional during their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal on Wednesday at Gateway.
Trib 10: Crunch time approaches for top teams in power rankings
There was little movement this week in the Trib 10 rankings with few of the top district teams in action.

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Greensburg Central Catholic celebrates after beating Charleroi in a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Norwin High School.
Erica Rodriguez delivers in clutch as GCC softball advances with win over Charleroi
May 18, 2023
Sophomore Erica Rodriguez got credit for an RBI earlier in the game when she was issued a bases-loaded walk.

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