Softball

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.

New Hempfield softball coach Tina Madison meets with her players before a recent practice.

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.

Deer Lakes pitcher Maddie Kee celebrates with catcher Tia Germanich after defeating Valley on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Valley High School.

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’s April Earnest hits against Seton LaSalle on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

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.

Bethel Park’s Sandra Soltes celebrates her grand slam as she rounds the bases during the first inning of the 2021 WPIAL Class 6A championship game against Canon-McMillan.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 12, 2022: Softball playoff brackets to be unveiled

Welcome to springs sports bracketology season.

Peters Township’s Sam Miller stomps on home plate after hitting a two-run home run against Latrobe in the 2021 WPIAL playoffs.

Trib 10: New team takes top spot in baseball power rankings

The 2022 district baseball and softball regular seasons are in the books.

Seneca Valley’s Aidan Uher sets the ball during a match against North Allegheny on April 22.

WPIAL boys volleyball playoff clinchings through May 10, 2022

The WPIAL boys volleyball regular season is down to its final days.

Yough third baseman Kaylin Ritenour leaps to the third base bag to force out Elizabeth Forward’s Grace Smith for the final out of the sixth inning Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Elizabeth Forward wins section title softball showdown with Yough

For the third straight season, Elizabeth Forward reigns at the top of Section 2-4A.

Penn-Trafford senior Mia Smith uncorks a pitch at practice March 21.

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.

Highlands’ Kassidy Cambal collides with Burrell catcher Bella Stewart to score during their game on May 2.

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.

Norwin’s Angelina Pepe runs to third base during a game against Belle Vernon on March 17, 2021, at Norwin High School.

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.

Trib HSSN Softball Player of the Week for May 9, 2022

The Frye family is doing its part for a golden spring at Neshannock.

Latrobe’s Josie Straigis smiles as she rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against Thomas Jefferson on April 21.

WPIAL softball playoff clinchings through May 9, 2022

May 9, 2022

The WPIAL softball playoff field is almost set with the regular season nearly in the books.

Yough shortstop Adoria Waldier stops a ball against Belle Vernon on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Yough softball rallies to stay in section title hunt; errors doom Belle Vernon

Trailing by a run with two outs in the top of the seventh inning Monday afternoon, the Yough softball team managed to rally without getting a single hit.