Baseball
Loaded Pine-Richland baseball squad stresses team dynamic
March 15, 2019
The Pine-Richland baseball team enters the 2019 season boasting a roster bursting at the seams with talent and experience.
Monessen baseball motivated by postseason defeats
Tough losses can do one of two things, divide a team or bring a team together.
Latrobe baseball looking for complete commitment in move to Class 6A
March 14, 2019
The Latrobe baseball team is just two years removed from claiming WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championships in a season that will go down as one of the greatest in school history.
New coach, new goals for playoff-minded Kiski Area baseball
Kiski Area’s baseball players got a bit of a history lesson in one of their winter workouts with first-year coach Aaron Albert. A former Knoch baseball player, Albert pointed out a banner for the Cavaliers’ 2002 section title, which they won after beating Albert’s team by one game in the standings.
Highlands baseball coach: ‘Good things are coming’
March 13, 2019
To say that it has been a long time since the Highlands baseball team showed up in a WPIAL playoff bracket would be an understatement.
Jeannette baseball ready for challenge in move up to Class 2A
Jeannette’s baseball team has eight returning seniors. The coaching staff has remained largely the same for the last 15 years. And everyone associated with the Jayhawks lives within two miles of each other.
Hempfield baseball banking on strong pitching staff
March 12, 2019
Hempfield senior outfielder Luke Hudson turned in quite a performance last season.
Freeport baseball faces challenging slate in Class 3A
Freeport baseball might be dropping from Class 4A to 3A, but the path to a WPIAL playoff spot won’t be any easier.
Depth, experience keys to success for Fox Chapel baseball
March 11, 2019
Dressed in parkas and tassel caps, the Fox Chapel baseball team braved the cold last Thursday, getting in a few minutes of infield work on the turf before heading inside to the batting cages.
Southern trip gives Deer Lakes baseball time to build into winner
March 10, 2019
Graduation hit the Deer Lakes baseball team hard the past two seasons.
Greensburg Central Catholic baseball on fast track to success
If the 2019 baseball season if a journey, Greensburg Central Catholic expects to spend the trip in the passing lane.
Apollo-Ridge baseball team to start fresh
March 9, 2019
It’s been 12 short days since new Apollo-Ridge coach Jason Mamros was hired.
Derry baseball looks to build on last season’s strong finish
Injuries early last season propelled the Derry baseball team into oblivion by midseason, but it was an opportunity to build for the future.
Deep, experienced pitching staff has Burrell baseball optimistic
Success in high school baseball can become an arms race, and Burrell believes it has plenty of firepower.
Belle Vernon baseball leans on middle of its lineup for experience
March 7, 2019
Belle Vernon’s baseball team enters the season with many questions.
Hampton trio to play Division I baseball next season
January 10, 2019
Usually having one Division I college player can make a team competitive. This year, Hampton baseball is lucky enough to have three. Outfielder/pitcher Casey Marshalwitz (Youngstown State), catcher Burke Camper (Towson) and infielder Tyler Bischke (Kent State) have all committed to Division I programs. andquot;We've all played ever since the
GCC baseball coach Reist organizes fundraiser for team, less-privileged children
January 6, 2019
Dennis Reist coaches baseball at Greensburg Central Catholic, but he wants to give less-privileged children a chance to experience a college basketball game and to bond with his players in the process. Reist has organized a andquot;Day with the Pitt Panthersandquot; as GCC will partner with Pitt to take 80
Rivals from North Allegheny, Pine-Richland to join forces at Penn State
November 21, 2018
North Allegheny senior Ryan Partridge stopped short of describing his relationship with Pine-Richland senior Matt Wood as being enemies. Most of their interaction was as opponents, but the animosity each player felt was more part of the rivalry between districts. When Wood, a catcher, and Partridge, a left-handed pitcher, wereShaler Area’s Rispoli commits to play baseball at Dayton
November 15, 2018
Nick Rispoli didn't feel he was able to showcase his total skill set during limited action on the mound for Shaler baseball last season. Having an extra year may allow the Titans junior right-handed pitcher to leave a more lasting impression. Stepping into a starting role a year ago mayHampton selects Long as new baseball coach
September 28, 2018
After helping North Hills win its first WPIAL title, Steve Long just came off the best season of his high school baseball coaching career. Now,
