Softball
Penn-Trafford softball eyeing another PIAA championship
March 31, 2021
If the coronavirus didn’t shut down last season, there was a good chance Penn-Trafford softball would be looking at a three-peat.
Springdale softball looks to build on success of breakthrough season
There was a great deal of excitement surrounding the Springdale softball team after a rather youthful group posted 13 wins in 17 games and made the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class A playoffs in 2019.
High school roundup for March 30, 2021: Beaver’s Payton List fans 15 in no-hitter
Payton List pitched a gem Tuesday afternoon, throwing a complete-game no-hitter with 15 strikeouts to lead Beaver (1-0, 1-0) to a 5-0 Section 3-4A victory over New Castle (0-3, 0-1). Anna Blum went 3 for 3 with four stolen bases for the Bobcats.
Talented Norwin softball squad still figuring out where pieces fit
March 30, 2021
This installment of the Norwin softball team has coach Brian Mesich scratching his head — and scratching his lineup card often with an eraser.
High school roundup for March 29, 2021: Avonworth’s McAleer no-hits Freedom
Sean McAleer threw a five-inning no hitter, striking out eight, to lead Avonworth to a 10-0 nonsection baseball win over Freedom (0-2) on Monday afternoon. Jon Bodnar had two hits and drove in three runs for the Antelopes (1-0). Jonah Summers also had two hits.
Loaded Mt. Pleasant softball focused on winning titles
March 29, 2021
Mt. Pleasant softball is not mincing words when it comes to its end game this season.
2021 WPIAL Class A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
Hard-hitting lineup to lead the way for Shaler softball
March 28, 2021
Tom Sorce cackled at the idea of using a designated player to hit for Shaler pitcher Bethany Rodman.
Gateway softball seeing where pieces fit after canceled season
Gateway’s softball team has taken a basic approach to the 2021 season, homing in directly on the game’s fundamentals.
With small roster, Quaker Valley softball to rely on versatility
The Quaker Valley softball team will be young in 2021, but the Quakers aren’t going to let that stop them from building something special for the future.
2021 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
George Guido: At long last, spring sports are back
March 27, 2021
Something happened Friday that hadn’t happened in 687 days.
Ligonier Valley softball wants status quo: Success
Every year, it seems, Ligonier Valley coach Mark Zimmerman appears optimistic about his softball team’s chances for a successful season.
Hampton softball has ‘a lot of games to win’ after coach’s covid scare
They were simple get-well cards. Some were store-bought, some caringly drawn by hand.
Penn Hills senior shortstop excited for return to diamond
Improvement is a key word in the Penn Hills softball program.
2021 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
High school roundup for March 26, 2021: South Fayette sophomore Ks 17 in no-hitter
March 26, 2021
Sophomore Tyler Pitzer couldn’t have made a much better first impression for South Fayette.
Knoch softball eager to be tested by tough competition in 2021
Two years ago, the Knoch softball team put together one of the best runs in program history.
Competition for lineup spots fierce on Latrobe softball team
Latrobe softball coach Bob Kovalcin has seven seniors on his roster, and during the preseason, he told each of them they had first crack at their position.
Jeannette softball team to rely on youth
March 25, 2021
A priority early for the Jeannette softball team was a high-alert search for players at the high school.
