Softball
Plum softball team making final playoff push
May 1, 2022
Despite a sometimes-rocky trip through the Section 1-5A schedule this spring, the Plum softball team still was alive for a WPIAL playoff spot as it entered its home stretch of games.
Young Quaker Valley softball team gaining experience in limited action
Quaker Valley’s softball team hopes the 2022 season ends up being a good learning experience.
Resurgent Penn Hills softball team proud to be part of playoff race
Maura Wade won’t pout in the circle or outside of it.
High school roundup for April 30, 2022: Neshannock wins Class 2A softball showdown
April 30, 2022
Hunter Newman broke a 1-1 tie with an RBI double in the fourth inning, leading No. 5 Neshannock to a 3-1 nonsection softball victory over No. 3 Ligonier Valley in a matchup of top Class 2A teams.
Westmoreland High School Athletes of the Week: Ligonier Valley’s Maddie Griffin, Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Grabowski
Maddie Griffin
Penn-Trafford softball team makes most out of few hits in odd mercy-rule win over TJ
April 29, 2022
Literally, Penn-Trafford walked away with a first-place softball showdown against Thomas Jefferson.
Hempfield softball stays unbeaten in victory over North Allegheny
April 28, 2022
A day after moving into the state softball rankings, Hempfield was out to show it belonged there again.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 29, 2022: Section title up for grabs when P-T, TJ meet
Four years ago, the Thomas Jefferson and Penn-Trafford softball teams met in a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal playoff game.
WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff picture through April 27, 2022
The WPIAL softball playoff field is a bit of a mixed bag. Some sections are caught up and postseason berths are nearly complete while others are lagging behind with a lot of section ball to be played over the next 10 days.
Trib 10: New team takes over top spot in baseball power rankings
For the first time this spring, there has been a changing of the guard at the top of the baseball mountain.
High school roundup for April 27, 2022: Mt. Pleasant, North Hills sluggers hit for cycle
Katie Hutter hit for the cycle and drove in five runs to lead Mt. Pleasant to a 16-3 victory over McGuffey in Section 3-3A softball Wednesday.
Kiski Area defeats Plum, clinches WPIAL playoff berth
April 27, 2022
The Kiski Area softball team missed the WPIAL playoffs in 2019 and ‘21 after a run to the quarterfinals in ‘18.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 28, 2022: Butler baseball looks to climb section ladder
Things can change quickly in Section 1-6A baseball in the WPIAL.
Elizabeth Forward softball holds on to beat Belle Vernon
April 25, 2022
Elizabeth Forward used two big innings, including a five-run fifth, to hang on for a 9-6 win at Belle Vernon in Section 2-4A softball Monday.
Springdale softball takes advantage of Leechburg miscues, holds off late rally
The Leechburg and Springdale softball teams ended long weather-related layoffs Monday with the resumption of a Section 3-A rivalry that has produced its fair share of close and competitive outcomes.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for April 25, 2022
The Avonworth softball team was one of the few district schools to pack its bags and head south as the new season opened in March.
Trib HSSN Softball Players of the Week for April 25, 2022
In a week when most district teams were fortunate to play ball once, Chartiers-Houston was able to win two big games against teams in the hunt for the Section 1-2A title. Thus, the options for softball standouts are twice as nice.
Shaler softball looks to make adjustments to keep bats hot
April 24, 2022
When things go smoothly for the Shaler girls softball team, the Titans feature power not many other teams in WPIAL Class 5A can match.
Work starting to show dividends for Penn Hills softball team
When the season began, first-year softball coach Ashley Banner believed the inexperienced Penn Hills softball team had potential.
