Softball
Frazier softball offense erupts in 6th inning for win over Jeannette
April 14, 2023
It hardly seems fair that the Frazier softball team, a state championship contender for years in Class 2A, was reassigned this season to the Class A level. The Commodores have demolished their past six opponents by an average of 14 runs after opening the season with a loss to Class 2A No. 3 Charleroi.
Deer Lakes softball bounces back with win over Valley
The Deer Lakes softball team got back in the win column Friday, two days after suffering its first loss of the season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 14, 2023: Undefeated Montour faces test
April 13, 2023
There are seven undefeated teams in WPIAL softball, and all but one are alone in first place in their section.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for April 13, 2023
The winds of change were blowing in Class 4A this past week as three teams from the inaugural Trib HSSN state softball rankings last week dropped out of the Top 5.
Serra Catholic rallies to defeat Greensburg Central Catholic in softball nail-biter
Serra Catholic knocked Greensburg Central Catholic from the ranks of the unbeaten and out of first place in Section 3-2A with a 6-5 comeback win Thursday at Jamie Brewster Filotei Field in McKeesport.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 13, 2023: Western Beaver softball continues breakout season
In its first two years playing Class 5A softball, Western Beaver, which co-ops with Lincoln Park, had a combined record of 0-19 in section play and 2-22 overall.
Trib 10: New team moves into top spot in softball power rankings
There was some shuffling of the deck this past week, but not a lot of turnover in the latest baseball and softball weekly Trib 10.
Hempfield rallies for walk-off win over No. 1 Seneca Valley
April 12, 2023
Early miscues, a nagging struggle to bunt runners over and a pile of strikeouts were an unsavory combination for Hempfield.
Cheyenne Piper steps seamlessly into ace role for Ligonier Valley
Cheyenne Piper understands the assignment because she has prepared for it. She has longed to fulfill it.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 12, 2023: Class 6A softball powers to meet
The top four teams in WPIAL Class 6A softball square off Wednesday.
High school roundup for April 11, 2023: Avonworth gets past South Park in battle of 3A contenders
April 11, 2023
Winning pitcher Mason Horwat broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the third inning and Jake Osborn followed with a sacrifice fly to lead Avonworth to a 2-0 victory over South Park in a Section 2-3A baseball showdown Tuesday.
Burrell softball team has high standards this season
April 10, 2023
Alanna Miller said the Burrell softball players, two weeks into the season, are not where they want to be.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for April 9, 2023
In Trey Tilghman’s first year as head coach of the Charleroi softball team in 2014, the Cougars captured a section championship.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for April 9, 2023
Western Beaver junior outfielder Shaylyn Shall knows a little bit about change.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Southmoreland’s Brynn Charnesky
During senior second baseman Brynn Charnesky’s time at the school, Southmoreland’s softball team has been very successful.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Kassidy Cambal
The start of spring sports marks a fun time for teams. There’s excitement in a new season.
Tough section could make for unpredictable season for Fox Chapel softball
Fox Chapel softball coach Chris Olbrich thought his team’s results in the first week of April reflected how things would be in Section 1-5A play all spring.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023
Two weeks into the 2023 season, let’s look back at the end of the 2022 softball season.
High school roundup for April 5, 2023: Armstrong wins Class 5A showdown
April 5, 2023
Emma Paul hit a two-run homer to lead Armstrong to a 7-3 victory over Latrobe in an early season matchup of top teams in Section 2-5A softball Wednesday.
