Softball
‘Good nucleus’ to keep Kiski Area softball team competitive in tough section
March 17, 2022
John Kinnamon led Apollo-Ridge softball to four consecutive WPIAL playoff appearances, but this year he moved up the Kiskiminetas River a few miles to coach Kiski Area.
After season to remember, Highlands softball team excited for encore
March 16, 2022
The Highlands softball team now is the hunted.
New leader, same expectations for Hempfield softball team
March 15, 2022
While there will be a new captain running the Hempfield softball ship this season, first-year coach Tina Madison said the expectations of the program will remain the same.
Freeport softball team has designs on keeping up its playoff streak
Freeport softball has been in the playoffs 12 consecutive times, and with an experienced core returning along with younger talent, it will look to continue the streak.
New coach sees potential on Greensburg Salem softball roster
March 14, 2022
It is Bill Wright’s first high school season as a varsity softball coach, but he knows his players well.
Deer Lakes softball team leans on experience from last season’s playoff run, healthy Guthrie
March 13, 2022
There are many ways to play softball, but playing with a cast on her wrist isn’t the type of adversity Deer Lakes senior outfielder Lydia Guthrie wanted to deal with again.
Avoiding injuries will be key for Burrell softball, which has small roster
March 12, 2022
If it seems like the Burrell softball team is filled with a lot of fresh faces this season, that’s because it is.
Franklin Regional softball anticipates making run at section title with talented lineup
His softball team actually outdoors for a practice on the fourth day of preseason workouts, a day before a winter storm watch in the region, Jim Armstrong did a panorama of the mud-caked field at Franklin Regional.
Derry softball team needs influx of talent
March 11, 2022
At the Derry softball field, the “help wanted” sign is out.
Experience suggests Belle Vernon softball capable of solid season
March 10, 2022
Ashley Joll isn’t certain if a coaching career is in her future.
Leetsdale softball standout follows diamond dreams to Carlow
January 9, 2022
Dreams, whether big or small, do come true.
Trib HSSN Top 21 Stories of 2021: Goalposts keep moving for Aliquippa football
December 29, 2021
The year 2021 wasn’t one giant leap for mankind, but it was one big step back toward “normalcy” for all of us, especially the high school athletes from around the WPIAL.
Strong finish carries Plum to slow-pitch softball finals
October 31, 2021
The Plum slow-pitch softball team entered the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League single-elimination playoffs Oct. 23 hoping to make a run to the title game.
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League playoff tournament matchups set
October 19, 2021
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League playoff tournament will be Saturday and Sunday, and all 12 teams will take part.
Hempfield Area School Board hires Madison to replace Kalp as softball coach
October 18, 2021
Hempfield Area School District’s board hired Tina “Skelly” Madison as the school’s new softball coach.
Former pitcher expected to be next Hempfield softball coach
October 6, 2021
Hempfield has recommended a candidate to replace legendary softball coach Bob Kalp, who resigned in July after 25 seasons.
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League set for Week 2 of game action
September 10, 2021
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League began its varsity season last Sunday with a pair of doubleheaders, and game action involving the 12 teams continues Sunday at six fields around the Pittsburgh region.
Hempfield softball team prepares for post-Bob Kalp era
August 1, 2021
With the namesake of Robert D. Kalp Field no longer the softball coach at Hempfield, the program has to take a lonely look into the future.
Penn Hills sophomore Sipple helps Nitro 14U softball capture World Series title
Sub-optimal results in pool play didn’t change Lauren Sipple’s feelings about the Nitro 14U softball team winning a tournament in Columbus, Ohio.
Westmoreland notebook: WPIAL champs head to PNC Park; lacrosse players hit big stage
July 31, 2021
A pair of WPIAL championship teams will be honored Sunday at PNC Park. The Franklin Regional baseball team and Mt. Pleasant softball team will be recognized, along with 10 other WPIAL champions, when the Pirates host the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 p.m.
