Baseball
Fox Chapel baseball ‘chomping at the bit’ to get back into game action
March 22, 2021
If a high school baseball team wasn’t loaded with freshmen or sophomores two years ago, it’s probably going to lack experience in 2021.
Detail-oriented Greensburg CC baseball team has pitching to contend
Fundamentals are a big part of the coaching staff’s philosophy at Greensburg Central Catholic. Nothing is taken for granted in preparation for each opponent. Nothing is too simplified.
Franklin Regional baseball set goals beyond WPIAL playoffs
March 21, 2021
Just about every WPIAL team starts a season with goals of winning section and WPIAL titles. What’s the point if that is not the case, right?
Deer Lakes baseball will be young but won’t lack experience
The last time the Deer Lakes baseball team took the diamond, Justin Brannagan was a freshman and Ryan Rodgers was a sophomore.
Defending WPIAL champion Pine-Richland baseball team to start season shorthanded
When Pine-Richland takes the field this spring, it will be without a few key players at the start, but that isn’t slowing the Rams’ hunger to defend their WPIAL Class 6A title.
Gateway baseball players looking to build on past success with holdovers from ’19
Luke Jackson played 14 games and collected 33 at-bats as a sophomore in 2019 as Gateway finished 13-7 and qualified for the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Section championship the goal for Derry baseball team
March 20, 2021
After planning to publicly do so last year before the pandemic canceled the schedule, the Derry baseball team will try again this season to honor the memory of the mother of one of its players by including her initials on the team’s hats.
Burrell baseball ready to take on challenges of Class 4A
The pandemic that caused last year’s WPIAL baseball season to be wiped out had an impact on the Spohn household.
Young, talented Riverview baseball team ready to compete in Class A
Bill Gras has high hopes this spring for his Riverview baseball team, a group he said which is high on both youthfulness and talent.
Plum baseball looks to find success in move to Class 5A
Two years ago, the Plum baseball team missed the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2005.
Behind solid pitching staff, Apollo-Ridge looks forward to new section format
March 19, 2021
A year ago, Apollo-Ridge baseball had designs on improving its one-win season from 2019 and moving up in the section standings.
Belle Vernon baseball has plenty left for 2021 season
March 18, 2021
When it comes to pitching, the Belle Vernon baseball team definitely leans left.
Sidelined for almost 2 years, WPIAL spring sports teams return to practice
March 8, 2021
Sidelined for almost two full years, WPIAL spring sports teams returned to practice Monday after having their schedules canceled by coronavirus restrictions a year ago.
George Guido: Plum baseball, softball fields getting turf upgrade
March 6, 2021
Plum High School baseball has certainly come a long way since the sport was played in the front yard of the school with outfielders running up a hill to catch a fly ball.
Norwin catcher Ty Stecko gives verbal commitment to Mount St. Mary’s
January 5, 2021
From the first time he watched college baseball on television, Ty Stecko wanted to play at the next level. He believed he could grow into a Division I talent and his confidence blossomed over time, soon catching up with the fast pace set by his skill set.
Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: Spring sports season shelved
January 2, 2021
The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.
Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: West Allegheny slugger sees red
December 24, 2020
The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.
Hempfield baseball player Brandon Coughlin verbals to Lehigh
December 14, 2020
Brandon Coughlin was a junior varsity player at Hempfield in 2019, the last time the Spartans played a baseball game.
Norwin infielder chosen for exclusive showcase
December 13, 2020
No high school baseball season last spring only served to motivate players like Alex Gabauer, a slick-fielding, power-hitting shortstop at Norwin.
Belle Vernon baseball standout Garrett Greco commits to Gardner-Webb
November 30, 2020
Though Tony Watson has only been at the helm of the Belle Vernon baseball program for a short time, he’s been around senior Garrett Greco long enough to see how hard he’s worked to get to where he is today.
