Softball
Shady Side Academy softball program seeks rebound
After a post-pandemic 1-9 season last year, Shady Side Academy is looking for quick improvement.
High school roundup for April 1, 2022: Shaler softball wins 3rd straight to start season
April 1, 2022
Cam Murphy doubled twice and had a pair of RBIs, helping Shaler to a 6-1 nonsection softball victory over Highlands on Friday afternoon.
Westmoreland softball notebook: Franklin Regional plays power ball
March 30, 2022
Franklin Regional did more than hit the beach in Florida.
Penn Hills softball teams confident of better season in 2022
March 27, 2022
There were things for Kiera Mack to be happy with despite a loss to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in a scrimmage last Wednesday. While Penn Hills’ softball team fell behind early, the Indians didn’t fold.
High school roundup for March 26, 2022: Peters Township claims state hockey championship
March 26, 2022
William Tomko scored what proved to be the game-winning goal with 3 minutes, 11 seconds remaining in the second period and Peters Township knocked off defending Class 3A state champ Malvern Prep, 5-4, in the state final Saturday at Ice Line Arena in West Chester.
Battery powers Hampton softball team
The Hampton softball team this season will use its battery to make up for some lost power.
Bethel Park softball has reason for celebration, confidence
Bethel Park’s softball team reveled in a banner 2021 campaign, winning a WPIAL title and outright section crown for the first time in school history.
High school roundup for March 25, 2022: Baldwin’s Ingold no-hits Penn Hills in opener
Zach Ingold threw a complete-game no-hitter, striking out 11 and walking one, as Baldwin opened its season with a 9-0 nonsection baseball victory over Penn Hills on Friday. Liam Utendorf went 2 for 3 with two home runs, including a grand slam, and six RBIs for the Highlanders.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 25, 2022:
March 24, 2022
As the WPIAL winter sports season concludes with the PIAA basketball championships in Hershey this weekend, the curtain rises Friday on the start of play in spring sports.
Youthful Yough softball team expecting big season
A coach with a roster filled with sophomore and freshmen should be full of uncertainty.
Valley softball team wants to build on playoff berth
Without a senior on the roster, Valley softball managed to break into the playoffs last year for the first time since 2012.
Fueled by playoff loss, expectations surging for Springdale softball
March 23, 2022
To say the Springdale softball program has turned things around would be an understatement.
2022 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.
Penn-Trafford softball team is reloading for another title run
March 22, 2022
If the Penn-Trafford softball team’s first scrimmage was any indication, the power lost by graduation will be minimal.
2022 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.
2022 WPIAL Class 4A softball preseason breakdown
March 21, 2022
Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.
Riverview softball program seeking rebound
Until the pandemic came, Riverview softball was on a roll.
Expectations are high for Norwin softball team
Satisfied is not a word you want to associate with the Norwin softball team heading into the 2022 season.
2022 WPIAL Class 5A softball preseason breakdown
March 20, 2022
Last spring was a celebration as district athletes returned to the diamonds after the 2020 season was canceled because of the covid-19 shutdowns.
