Softball

Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 21, 2023

May 21, 2023

Athletes will tell you that before the game starts, some have to find unique ways to get rid of the butterflies and jittery nerves.

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 softball player of the week for May 21, 2023

Shaler senior Bethany Rodman is a three-year starter who has and continues to contribute mightily to the Titans softball program.

Hempfield coach Tina Madison was named Class 6A coach of the year by the Big 56 Conference.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Big 56 honors baseball, softball players

The Big 56 Conference, a website that recognizes accomplishments of teams and athletes in the WPIAL’s largest classification, announced its all-section teams.

Shaler’s Alyssa Schaffold (45) celebrates with Eloise Facher after Facher scored against Bethel Park during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on May 15.

Undefeated softball team highlights super spring at Shaler

Tom Sorce’s five-year plan is coming to fruition.

Plum starting pitcher Makenzie Lang throws against Thomas Jefferson during WPIAL Class 5A softball playoff action May 15 at Gateway High School.

Plum senior trio caps career in WPIAL softball playoffs

As the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds for the WPIAL Class 5A softball playoffs, Thomas Jefferson and Plum, many expected, would play a close and competitive first-round game.

Longtime Hampton softball coach Ron Fedell steps away

May 20, 2023

Hampton star third baseman Mackenzie Reese knew there was a chance longtime coach Ron Fedell would step away after this season.

Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Southmoreland’s Makayla Etling, Yough’s Gavin Roebuck

Makayla Etling

North Hills pitcher Abigail Sutton throws against Penn Hills on April 12.

Good things come to an end for North Hills softball team

While the ending may have been bitter, North Hills softball coach Libby Gasior sees the sweetness in the 2023 season.

Armstrong’s Emma Paul watches her two-run homer against Latrobe on April 5.

Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

The end of the regular season is here statewide, and if the district playoffs haven’t started yet, they will this upcoming week.

Shaler’s Eloise Facher (8) greets Betheny Rodman at home plate after Rodman hit a grand slam against Franklin Regional during their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal on Wednesday at Gateway.

Trib 10: Crunch time approaches for top teams in power rankings

There was little movement this week in the Trib 10 rankings with few of the top district teams in action.

Erica Rodriguez delivers in clutch as GCC softball advances with win over Charleroi

May 18, 2023

Sophomore Erica Rodriguez got credit for an RBI earlier in the game when she was issued a bases-loaded walk.

Southmoreland’s Brynn Charnesky (left) hugs Kaylee Doppelheuer after Charnesky drove in Doppelheuer for the winning run against Yough in the bottom of the seventh inning during a WPIAL Class 3A softball playoff game Thursday at Norwin.

Southmoreland scores 7 in 7th in wild win over Yough

The stairway to seven began with a glimmer of hope and a confident approach.

Carmichaels senior Carlee Roberts doubled three times, drove in two runs and scored twice to help the No. 2 Mighty Mikes defeat No. 7 Leechburg in a WPIAL Class A quarterfinal game May 18, 2023, at Gateway.

Carmichaels softball routs Leechburg in Class A quarterfinals

The Carmichaels softball team scored 10 or more runs in 13 of its 16 regular-season games.

Burrell defeated Mohawk, 5-1, in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Montour.

Katie Armstrong’s 16 strikeouts propel Burrell past Mohawk into Class 3A semifinals

Fourth-seeded Burrell’s momentum from the second round carried into the WPIAL Class 3A softball quarterfinals as the Buccaneers defeated No. 5 Mohawk, 5-1, on Thursday at Montour.

High school roundup for May 17, 2023: Ryan Apaliski whiffs 17 in Hampton win

May 17, 2023

Ryan Apaliski took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out 17 to lead No. 9 Hampton to a 9-0 victory over No. 8 Ringgold in a WPIAL Class 4A baseball first-round game Wednesday.