Baseball
Leechburg baseball team’s expectations remain high with new coach
March 27, 2021
Bill Stoops knows what it’s like to help lead a high school baseball team to the WPIAL playoffs and pick up postseason victories.
New league, new team for Ligonier Valley baseball
Ligonier Valley’s return to the WPIAL in baseball began on a triumphant note Friday in the program’s first game back in District 7, a 6-4 decision over Greensburg Salem.
Hampton baseball deals with numbers crunch
Turns out the pandemic isn’t finished with the Hampton baseball team.
Penn Hills baseball works toward ultimate goal of return to playoffs
The Penn Hills baseball coaches promote a family atmosphere in their program.
2021 WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford to dedicate bench to late pitcher
March 26, 2021
Penn-Trafford will officially dedicate its bench monument to late standout pitcher Maclean Maund on Monday in a short ceremony before the baseball team’s season-opening game against Connellsville.
High school roundup for March 26, 2021: South Fayette sophomore Ks 17 in no-hitter
Sophomore Tyler Pitzer couldn’t have made a much better first impression for South Fayette.
Quinn’s homer carries Franklin Regional over Hempfield in season opener
Field announcer Dennis Nicely introduced “Timmy J. Quinn” as the Franklin Regional senior first baseman came to bat in the bottom of the fourth inning adding, “The J stands for just have fun.”
With a new head coach, Knoch baseball has high aspirations
In his three years at the helm of the Vincentian Academy baseball team, Bradley Bestic put together a successful run.
Latrobe baseball coming together as players find roles
A big part of Latrobe coach Matt Basciano’s message every year is playing team baseball.
2021 WPIAL Class 4A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.
Jeannette baseball will lean on pair of veteran players
March 25, 2021
Jeannette baseball has been a perennial playoff contender in recent years under the guidance coach Marcus Clarkson.
Kiski Area baseball hopes past success translates to varsity level
Kiski Area baseball coach Aaron Albert is only returning one starter, but the third-year Cavaliers coach is glad it’s senior catcher Derek Hald.
2021 WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.
No rust on these Rams as Highlands prepares for baseball season
March 24, 2021
While much of the world was on lockdown last summer, Highlands managed to get a baseball season in.
PIAA favors full playoff brackets for spring sports ‘if possible’
If the PIAA gets its wish, spring sports will have full state playoff brackets this season rather than the smaller champions-only format used in the fall and winter.
Hempfield baseball ready to tackle new challenges
There is a new challenge facing the Hempfield baseball team in 2021: a new section with four new opponents.
2021 WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown
WPIAL baseball players have been waiting nearly two seasons to get back on the field of play after the coronavirus pandemic forced officials to cancel the entire 2020 campaign.
After massive turnover of senior-laden roster, Freeport baseball entering ‘strange year’
March 23, 2021
Heading into last season, the Freeport Yellowjackets were set to return one of the most experienced and talented rosters in the WPIAL.
Greensburg Salem baseball team sets sights on another playoff run
In the first week of practice, Greensburg Salem baseball coach Bill Wisniewski told his players to unwind, be kids and have fun in a return to normalcy after last season was wiped out because of the covid-19 pandemic.
