Softball
Softball playoff capsule: Baldwin vs. Norwin, Monday, May 16, 2022
May 15, 2022
WPIAL softball playoffs
Penn Hills’ Richardson makes all-rookie team
Irlynn Richardson wanted to be sharp while she was on the diamond.
Penn Hills softball shows marked improvement in ‘exciting’ season
Things were difficult down the stretch for the Penn Hills softball team, but the Indians still had a strong opportunity in front of them.
Plum notebook: Softball team grabs final berth, earns trip to Class 5A playoffs
It has been an up and down season for the Plum softball team, but last Tuesday against Penn Hills, the Mustangs were able to enjoy a victory which clinched a spot in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Westmoreland H.S. athletes of the week: Norwin’s Bailey Snowberger, Hempfield’s Chaz Ewer
May 14, 2022
Bailey Snowberger
Ligonier Valley ace Maddie Griffin dealing with hand injury, could miss time in playoffs
Ligonier Valley ace softball pitcher Maddie Griffin could miss Wednesday’s WPIAL playoff opener, and possibly be out longer, because of an injury to her throwing hand.
Fox Chapel softball ready to face playoff field
A notable regular season is in the books, and the Fox Chapel softball team is set for a WPIAL playoff run.
Frazier passes stern test from Mt. Pleasant with playoffs around corner
May 13, 2022
As coaches schedule playoff “tune-up” games, they’re looking to put their team in some situations that they’ll face in the playoffs.
High school roundup for May 12, 2022: Penn-Trafford edges Yough in playoff tune-up
May 12, 2022
Madison Rapp hit a solo home run in the fourth inning to account for the game’s only run as Penn-Trafford defeated Yough, 1-0, in a nonsection matchup of WPIAL softball title contenders Thursday.
Hempfield softball coach preps for 1st WPIAL playoff run
If Hempfield first-year coach Tina (Skelly) Madison wanted any tip about what to expect in the WPIAL playoffs, there are numerous coaches in Westmoreland County who have won or coached in PIAA championship games.
Alle-Kiski Valley trio rewarded with WPIAL playoff byes
Three Alle-Kiski Valley softball teams — Burrell, Deer Lakes and Springdale — earned byes into the quarterfinals as the WPIAL playoff brackets and pairings were released Thursday at Triblive HSSN.
Apollo-Ridge overcomes obstacles, eager for WPIAL Class 2A playoffs
May 11, 2022
Eric Kowalczyk saw promise in his young Apollo-Ridge softball team when the season started in late March.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 12, 2022: Softball playoff brackets to be unveiled
Welcome to springs sports bracketology season.
Trib 10: New team takes top spot in baseball power rankings
The 2022 district baseball and softball regular seasons are in the books.
WPIAL boys volleyball playoff clinchings through May 10, 2022
The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is down to its final days.
Elizabeth Forward wins section title softball showdown with Yough
For the third straight season, Elizabeth Forward reigns at the top of Section 2-4A.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 10, 2022
At first glance, this edition of the Trib HSSN state softball rankings may look like a carbon copy of last week’s presentation.
Only 2 spots in WPIAL softball playoff field still up for grabs
May 10, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field is nearly set with 80 teams locked and loaded for the postseason.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 10, 2022: Last few playoff spots on the line
With only days left in the regular season, only a couple of playoff spots remain up for grabs before the WPIAL softball playoff field is complete.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 9, 2022
Last year, the Charleroi softball team won its last four regular season games to finish in a tie with Carmichaels for second place in Section 3-2A behind Frazier.
