Softball

Shaler’s Bethany Rodman drives in a run against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Fox Chapel High School.
Trib HSSN’s 2023 Softball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
June 24, 2023
This spring, those sitting at head of the softball class had a clear view of so many individual and team standout performances.

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North Penn’s Sophia Orth celebrates next to Hempfield shortstop Allison Cervola after driving in the game’s only run during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on Thursday.
Trib HSSN Softball State Rankings for June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023
The 2023 high school softball season is history with six new PIAA champions mining diamond gold.

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Montour pitcher Kaitlin Molitoris delivers against Blue Mountain during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game Thursday.
Trib HSSN Softball State Championship Team of the Week for June 21, 2023
At some point in the near future, members of the Montour softball team will look back at the spring of 2023 with great memories of an 18-win season and reaching both the district and state championship games.

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Hempfield’s Maggie Howard makes a catch at the fence against Cumberland Valley during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal June 12.
Trib 10: Riverside baseball, Hempfield softball top final power rankings
June 19, 2023
There were a lot of silver linings at the end of the district baseball and softball season.

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Trib HSSN Softball State Championship Player of the Week for June 19, 2023
The end came quickly, and it hurt.

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Shaler’s Jayla Antomachi is tagged out at home by Northern York catcher Kiera O’Brine during the PIAA Class 5A championship game Saturday at Penn State.
Shaler softball falls in state finals on 9th-inning play at the plate
June 17, 2023
In a game full of heart-stopping moments, Saturday’s PIAA Class 5A championship contest between Shaler and District 3 champion Northern York at Penn State’s Beard Field at Nittany Lion Softball Park came down to a play at the plate.

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Union’s Olivia Benedict is consoled by teammates after the Scotties’ 6-3 loss to Tri-Valley in the PIAA Class A state championship game on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Penn State.
Historic year for Union girls ends with loss to Tri-Valley in PIAA softball championship game
June 16, 2023
UNIVERSITY PARK – A historic softball season — and a historic year for Union girls athletics in general — came to an end Friday afternoon as the Scotties lost the PIAA Class A softball championship game to Tri Valley, 6-3, at Penn State’s Beard Field.

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Hempfield’s Maggie Howard takes off her helmet after the Lady Spartans’ 1-0 loss to North Penn in the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Penn State.
After title game loss, Hempfield vows to ‘come out on fire next year’
UNIVERSITY PARK — As Hempfield players made their way through the outfield and back to their waiting charter bus early Thursday evening, they took one last panorama of Beard Field at Nittany Lion Softball Park.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Nolan Smith (20) fist bumps Tyler Smith after scoring against Cedar Cliff during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal Tuesday.
Due to rainy weather, PIAA postpones Mt. Lebanon baseball, Shaler softball title games
Due to rainy weather in the forecast, the PIAA has postponed until tomorrow five of the six baseball and softball championship games scheduled for Friday.

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Bellefonte junior Trevor Johnson is fired up after hitting a first-pitch home run in a PIAA Class 4A first-round game against Latrobe on June 5.
WPIAL slayer Bellefonte among teams chasing PIAA titles Friday
June 15, 2023
Five more state champions will be crowned on the diamonds of Penn State University on Saturday.

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Union celebrates after beating Carmichaels in the WPIAL softball Class A championship game May 31.
PIAA Class A softball championship preview: Union vs. Tri Valley
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship softball games.

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Hempfield pitcher Riley Miller reacts after giving up the only run of the game during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game against North Penn on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Penn State.
Hempfield sophomore pitcher Riley Miller stands tall in PIAA finals defeat
UNIVERSITY PARK — She’s cool. She’s calm. She’s collected.

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Shaler’s Maya Simunovic rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Trinity during their PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal June 8.
PIAA Class 5A softball championship preview: Shaler vs. Northern York
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship softball games.

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North Penn’s Sophia Orth celebrates next to Hempfield shortstop Allison Cervola after driving in the game’s only run during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Penn State.
Hempfield can’t crack North Penn ace in 1-0 PIAA championship game loss
UNIVERSITY PARK — Walled off by a gifted pitcher and unable to manufacture offense with runners on base, Hempfield lost a state softball championship for the first time.

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Blue Mountain’s Victoria Konkus scores the winning run under Montour pitcher Kaitlin Molitoris during the bottom of the sixth inning of the PIAA Class 4A championship game Thursday at Penn State.
Late, 2-out rally by Blue Mountain denies Montour its 1st PIAA softball title
UNIVERSITY PARK — Montour could taste its first PIAA softball title.

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What to watch for in PIAA sports on June 15, 2023: ‘Western’ teams meet for 2A softball, A baseball titles
June 14, 2023
Twelve state champions will be crowned on the diamonds of Penn State University over the next two days.

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Montour starting pitcher throws Kaitlin Molitoris against Belle Vernon during the WPIAL softball Class 4A championship May 31, 2023, Lilley Field at Cal U.
                                Montour starting pitcher Kaitlin Molitoris throws against Belle Vernon during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game May 31.
PIAA Class 4A softball championship preview: Montour vs. Blue Mountain
This is the sixth season the PIAA has hosted six state championship softball games.

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North Penn pitcher Julia Shearer throws against Chambersburg during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Millersville University.
Hempfield to face state’s most dominant ace: North Penn lefty Julia Shearer
A forbidding challenge awaits Hempfield with unbeaten North Penn (27-0), the District 1 champion that features senior ace pitcher Julia Shearer and her ridiculous numbers: 27-0 record, 0.23 ERA, 346 strikeouts and 13 walks in 159 innings.

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Hempfield pitcher Riley Miller celebrates an out with Emily Griffith during their PIAA Class 6A state semifinal against Cumberland Valley on Monday.
PIAA Class 6A softball championship preview: Hempfield vs. North Penn
PIAA softball playoffs

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Hempfield freshman Lauren Howard touches first base after hitting a home run in the third inning of a PIAA Class 6A quarterfinal against Downingtown East on June 8.
Hempfield softball notebook: Freshman Lauren Howard scoring runs at record pace
Lauren Howard is as promising a freshman as any Hempfield has put in the starting lineup.

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