Softball
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.
George Guido: Valley’s PIAA softball title run in 2011 was worth the wait
July 17, 2021
Valley appeared on its way to a 2010 PIAA softball title.
Speed, versatility help Abby Quickel play key role for Bethel Park softball
July 10, 2021
Yes, Bethel Park’s Abby Quickel, as her surname suggests, is quick.
Beaver’s Payton List, Bethel Park’s Reagan Milliken win state player of year honors
July 6, 2021
One did it with her arm, the other with a heavy bat.
Senior trio makes impact on Baldwin softball program
July 4, 2021
There were only three seniors — Beatrice Cook, Lindsay Bonetti and Olivia Los — on the Baldwin softball team this year.
Trib HSSN Final State Softball Rankings for June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021
A year after great disappointment over the lost 2020 spring season, the 2021 high school softball season concluded on a great high after six PIAA champions were crowned.
Mt. Pleasant’s Mary Smithnosky writes fairy-tale ending to pitching career
June 21, 2021
A future college outfielder, Mary Smithnosky had to reaffirm to herself that she was a pitcher in her final high school softball season.
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for June 20, 2021
June 20, 2021
Three weeks ago, Beaver was named the Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week.
Thomas Jefferson softball learns from move up in classification
Thomas Jefferson’s softball team moved up one classification — from 4A to 5A — in 2021, and seemed to pay for the price of admission.
Penn Hills softball players earn postseason honors
Lauren Sipple didn’t anticipate having many nerves about if she would see the field for the Penn Hills softball team as a freshman.
Softball a family affair for PIAA champion Mt. Pleasant
June 19, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK — Mt. Pleasant took extra time to board the team bus for the ride home Friday from Penn State after the Vikings won the PIAA Class 3A softball championship.
Bethel Park softball reflects on historic season
Bethel Park’s softball team enjoyed a historic run through the 2021 season, winning a WPIAL title in softball for the first time ever at the school.
