Softball

Armstrong’s Emma Paul rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against Connellsville during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Gateway.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024
Trib HSSN softball player of the week: Emma Paul

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Thomas Jefferson pitcher Aubrey Shaffer celebrates after defeating North Hills in their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Gateway.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 26, 2024
Trib HSSN softball team of the week: Thomas Jefferson Jaguars

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Norwin senior pitcher Brookelyn Kotch
Westmoreland high school athlete of the week: Norwin’s Brookelyn Kotch and Penn-Trafford’s Brandon Roher
May 25, 2024
Brookelyn Kotch

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Plum’s Jaiden Gentile tags out Shaler’s Ellie Nickel at second base during their April 24 game at Shaler.
Plum softball team look ahead to promising future after 1st-round loss
The Plum softball team has grown to not appreciate the field at Gateway High School, considering a trio of recent playoff fates there.

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Penn-Trafford catcher Ian Temple tags out Fox Chapel’s Logan Hoffman at home plate during their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal May 20.
Trib 10: Power rankings get major shakeup after WPIAL semifinals
May 24, 2024
The 2024 WPIAL diamond playoffs concluded the final-four round this past week, and it was the end of golden road for four baseball and four softball teams.

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Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against Shaler on May 8.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania High School Softball Rankings for May 25, 2024
The top softball teams across the state are taking care of business in the district playoffs with the win-and-advance mentality with just over a week left before the state softball playoffs.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Emma DeSimone collides with Latrobe catcher Maddie Munchinski in the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Gateway.
Thomas Jefferson wins battle of double-digit seeds against Latrobe, earns spot in 5A final
May 23, 2024
A pair of double-digit softball seeds waited overtime Wednesday night for a chance to meet No. 1 Armstrong in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game next week.

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Norwin’s Josey Michalski rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run home run against Hempfield during the first inning of their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Gateway.
Norwin stuns defending champion Hempfield in Class 6A softball semifinals
May 22, 2024
To Norwin, the signs were there.

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Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames delivers against Shaler on May 8.
High school roundup for May 22, 2024: Lexie Hames fans 18 as Seneca Valley moves into WPIAL finals
Lexie Hames threw a one-hitter with 18 strikeouts and no walks to lead No. 2 Seneca Valley to a 7-1 win over No. 6 Canon-McMillan (7-12) in the WPIAL Class 6A softball semifinals Wednesday.

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Armstrong’s Emma Paul rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off home run against Penn-Trafford to end their WPIAL Class 5A semifinal Wednesday.
Armstrong caps comeback win over Penn-Trafford with walk-off homer by Emma Paul
When the WPIAL Class 5A softball semifinal between top-seeded Armstrong and No. 4 Penn-Trafford reached extra innings Wednesday afternoon, it was time for a hero to emerge.

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Seneca Valley’s Olivia Herrem is greeted by teammates at home plate after hitting a home run against Shaler on May 8.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 22, 2024: Spots in softball finals up for grabs
May 21, 2024
Four WPIAL softball semifinals games are in the books from Tuesday, as the Class 3A and 2A title games are set for PennWest-California University next week.

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Bethel Park’s Noah Lejeune celebrates with Kaden Flambard (2) and Ethan Stanhoff after defeating Trinity, 11-1, in their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal on Tuesday at Boyce-Mayview Park.
High school roundup for May 21, 2024: Bethel Park, West Allegheny advance in 5A bracket
Ethan Stanhoff and Dylan Paul each drove in three runs and Michael Bruckner knocked in a pair to lead No. 5 Bethel Park to an 11-1 victory over No. 12 Trinity in the WPIAL Class 5A baseball quarterfinals Tuesday.

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South Park’s Sydney Sekely pitches against Ligonier Valley during a WPIAL Class 3A softball semifinal Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Penn-Trafford High School.
South Park’s Sydney Sekely throws perfect game to win duel with Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper
Make it four consecutive no-hitters for Ligonier Valley. Only the fourth one belongs to the other team.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko celebrates with pitcher Allyson Paulone after defeating Bethel Park in their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on May 13.
Westmoreland County WPIAL softball playoff capsules for Wednesday, May 22, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Norwin’s Bailey Snowberger slides safely into second base under Hempfield’s Allie Cervola last season.
Norwin softball grateful for another shot at powerhouse Hempfield
To have another chance — that is all Bailey Snowberger could ask for.

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Neshannock’s Dom Cubellis makes a running catch on a ball hit by Burrell’s AJ McLafferty during the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals Monday at Seneca Valley.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 21, 2024: It’s a quick turnaround for baseball semifinalists
May 20, 2024
Welcome to Semifinals Tuesday in the WPIAL baseball, softball and boys volleyball playoffs.

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Penn-Trafford’s Erin Drotos connects during the sixth inning against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A game on May 13.
H.S. softball notebook: Section 2-5A teams representing in WPIALs
Section 2-5A, it’s your time to flex.

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Ligonier Valley starting pitcher Cheyenne Piper delivers against Ellwood City during the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals Thursday at Plum.
Westmoreland high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 21, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Chartiers Valley’s Lily Duffill competes during the 2024 season.
Chartiers Valley softball sophomore packs powerful punch
May 19, 2024
Mashing home runs has become just “another day in the office” for Chartiers Valley sophomore phenom Lily Duffill.

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Latrobe’s Kayla Williams scoops up a ball hit by Western Beaver’s Lucy Tomkowski during the 2023 WPIAL Class 5A softball playoffs.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024
Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Latrobe Wildcats

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