Softball
Southmoreland softball’s Todd Bunner pays tribute to late father, his coaching inspiration
April 5, 2023
Todd Bunner didn’t want to let dad down. Or his team.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: GCC taking no prisoners
With a number of starters returning in a potent lineup, Greensburg Central Catholic is expected to compete for the WPIAL Class 2A softball title.
Trib 10: Montour, Seneca Valley top 1st edition of spring power rankings
Nearly two weeks into the 2023 WPIAL baseball and softball seasons, it’s time to see who is feeling the power on the diamonds early this spring.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 5, 2023: WPIAL softball finalists to meet again
April 4, 2023
Last year, they met three times on the softball diamond, twice in the regular season and one more time in the WPIAL 6A championship game.
Southmoreland’s Amarah McCutcheon delivers walk-off homer, spoiling stellar effort by Ligonier Valley ace
Having struck out three times, like a couple of her Southmoreland softball teammates had, Amarah McCutcheon admitted she didn’t have much expectation when she stepped to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Franklin Regional blanks Kiski Area in section opener
April 3, 2023
Franklin Regional pitcher Carli Ramchandran didn’t give up any hits through five innings of Monday’s Section 2-5A opener at Kiski Area.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for April 3, 2023: Baseball champs to open section play
April 2, 2023
While many teams in the lower classifications began section play last week, most WPIAL baseball teams will start their section schedule Monday.
Springdale softball star Erin Exler Bish to take her place in A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Like most exceptional athletes, Erin Exler Bish seemed to be at her best at the most crucial moments.
Freshmen provide spark for growth of Quaker Valley softball
Quaker Valley football coach Jason Cappa doubles his duties as coach of the Quakers softball team.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Ligonier Valley’s Haden Sierocky, Franklin Regional’s Toryn Fulton
Haden Sierocky
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 1, 2023: A few softball teams set to hit diamond
March 31, 2023
Foul weather in Western Pa. is a bonus for those softball teams that planned some business trips down south.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 31, 2023: Burrell softball staying busy
March 30, 2023
The final day of March may bring limited action around the district diamonds due to a wet forecast.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 30, 2023: Softball section schedules ramp up
March 29, 2023
There are 21 WPIAL softball section games slated for Thursday as teams continue or begin their section schedule in Sections 2 and 3 in Class 4A, Sections 1 and 3 in Class 2A and Sections 1, 2 and 3 in Class A.
Latrobe softball has power, ‘talent to win it all’
Watching softballs fly over the fence can make some coaches jump around like a child on a trampoline.
Westmoreland softball notebook: Franklin Regional, Plum put up eye-popping numbers
Plum’s softball field is known for its short dimensions. A coach whose team was playing there for the first time called it a litter box.
Valley softball sets tone early, brings home win over Highlands
March 28, 2023
Valley jumped on Highlands for three runs in the first inning of a nonsection softball game Tuesday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 29, 2023: 6A softball schools look for spark
There are only nine teams in WPIAL 6A softball this season and after nearly one week of the 2023 campaign, nearly half of them are still looking for their first victory of the season.
Penn-Trafford softball looking for new leaders to emerge
March 26, 2023
Penn-Trafford softball coach Denny Little had his team back at work March 21 after a nonsection loss at Mt. Pleasant.
Shaler softball expects tough early schedule to pay dividends
Tom Sorce didn’t want to see the Shaler softball team have a schedule full of guaranteed wins. The Titans softball coach asked the athletic director to give the team a nonsection slate full of games that would provide a test.
