Baseball
Freeport pitcher Rape uses showcase to catch eye of Penn State, commits to Nittany Lions
February 5, 2023
A showcase in New Jersey in July changed the landscape of Freeport sophomore Dustin Rape’s baseball career.
Renovations moving quickly for Gateway’s state-of-the-art baseball, softball fields
January 8, 2023
Two weeks ago, outfield walls similar to what is seen at PNC Park were installed on the baseball and softball fields at Gateway High School.
Penn Hills girls basketball eager to get back on course
November 27, 2022
Hannah Pugliese doesn’t need to dig into the history books to know what the tradition of the Penn Hills girls basketball program means. All she has to do is talk to volunteer assistant coaches Desiree Oliver and Jade Ely, who have been helping the team out in the preseason.
Sewickley Academy baseball standout Adin Zorn takes team-first approach to Penn State
November 13, 2022
The long-awaited day for the Zorn family finally arrived.
Richard Garbee, Jason Cappa named Quaker Valley baseball, softball coaches
October 9, 2022
Quaker Valley has two new coaches for its varsity spring sports teams.
Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst commits to play baseball at Eastern Michigan
August 24, 2022
Jimmy Kunst took an unofficial visit to the campus of Eastern Michigan a couple of months ago, and several aspects of the trip, including a tour of the Eagles baseball facilities, drew him closer to making his recent verbal commitment.
Hampton’s Ryan Apaliski commits to James Madison after strong audition at summer camp
August 20, 2022
Hampton senior left-hander Ryan Apaliski needed only two innings to help secure a home for the next four years.
Norwin baseball job lures Craig Spisak away from Yough
August 15, 2022
Craig Spisak is a Pennsylvania State Police trooper.
Hampton infielder finds pop over summer
August 13, 2022
During his first two seasons as Hampton’s starting second baseman, Anthony Bucci was known as a flashy fielder without much pop in his bat.
Bushy Run, Penn-Trafford complete strong Legion seasons
August 7, 2022
If anything was learned about the Bushy Run American Legion and Penn-Trafford Junior American Legion programs in 2022, it’s that the future is bright and the programs remain strong.
Citing schedule concerns, Kiski Area baseball coach steps down after 4 seasons
July 27, 2022
Citing growth in his real estate career, particularly as it pertains to increased responsibilities in the spring housing market, Aaron Albert resigned Wednesday as Kiski Area head baseball coach after four seasons with the program.
Breaking down changes to the 2023-24 WPIAL baseball alignment
July 25, 2022
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Strong season for Bushy Run Legion baseball ends 1 win from state tournament
July 24, 2022
When Bushy Run American Legion manager Scott Peyman talked about his team prior to the season, he did so glowingly.
Penn Hills Pony League baseball team caps off strong season with championship
Mason Wade felt the Penn Hills Pony A team was in the middle of what would be a good run. By the time the championship game rolled around July 18 against Squirrel Hill, Wade was confident.
Seniors leave championship legacy with Bethel Park baseball program
July 23, 2022
The seniors on the 2022 Bethel Park championship baseball team enjoyed tremendous success in their varsity careers.
Shaler’s Bryan Rincon drafted in 14th round by Phillies
July 19, 2022
Bryan Rincon made quite an impact in the two years he spent at Shaler.
Blackhawk grad Michael Turconi selected by Toronto Blue Jays in 15th round
Michael Turconi is among the latest Western Pennsylvania products to be selected in the 2022 MLB Draft.
St. Louis Cardinals draft former Allderdice pitcher Tanner Jacobson in 10th round
Allderdice graduate Tanner Jacobson on Monday became the first player in the short history of Queens University baseball to be picked in the MLB Draft.
Baltimore Orioles draft former Canon-McMillan pitcher Cameron Weston
July 18, 2022
Former Canon-McMillan star Cameron Weston, who helped win WPIAL and PIAA baseball titles in 2018, was selected Monday in the eighth round of the MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles.
‘Commander on the field,’ ex-Pine-Richland, Penn State catcher Matt Wood selected in 4th round by Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers selected former Pine-Richland and Penn State catcher Matt Wood in the fourth round of the MLB Draft on Monday, perhaps impressed by the take-charge attitude he has cultivated throughout his baseball career.
