Softball
High school roundup for May 24, 2021: New Castle uses long ball to upend No. 2 West Mifflin
May 24, 2021
Dom Fornataro and Don Cade hit two-run home runs to lead No. 7 New Castle to a 6-3 upset win over No. 2 West Mifflin in a WPIAL Class 4A baseball quarterfinal Monday afternoon.
A-K Valley softball playoff capsules: Games for Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Class A
Westmoreland high school softball notebook: Sister pairs contribute for Mt. Pleasant
Sister combinations are nothing new to high school softball, but having multiple combos is a little less common.
Rain alters WPIAL baseball, softball playoff schedules Monday
Rain forced the WPIAL to revamp Monday’s playoff schedules for baseball and softball, moving some games to new sites and postponing others to Tuesday.
This week on Trib HSSN: Week of May 24, 2021
May 23, 2021
It’s the diamond version of the countdown to the final four as the spring postseason heats up this week on the Trib High School Sports Network.
Alle-Kiski Valley WPIAL softball playoff capsules for May 24, 2021
Class 4A quarterfinals
Super sophomores make instant impact for South Fayette baseball
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Carlynton softball savors highlights from up-and-down season
After sweeping Aliquippa in a doubleheader in early May, the Carlynton softball team was 4-3 in Section 1-2A and 6-3 overall.
Brentwood softball, baseball teams reflect on highlights from unusual season
Brentwood’s softball team hit the reset button and was able to end the season with an impressive six-game winning streak.
Pine-Richland celebrates long-awaited WPIAL playoff victory
No matter the sport, starting the game strong is crucial to a team’s victory, especially when it’s in the playoffs.
After upset loss, Plum softball turns attention to promising future
May 22, 2021
The Plum softball team hoped for a long stay in the playoffs as it kicked off the WPIAL Class 5A tournament against Fox Chapel in the first round May 18 at Gateway.
Power-hitting Hampton softball squad cools down at inopportune time
The most prolific home run-hitting Hampton softball team in at least two decades picked a lousy time to go quiet.
Mother-daughter duos coach Bethel Park softball to spectacular season
The Bethel Park coaching staff is unique in WPIAL softball.
Trib 10 for May 20, 2021: Playoff upsets shake up power rankings
May 21, 2021
The district playoffs are upon us with the first two rounds being played this week. It’s a time of year when losses end the season.
Southmoreland softball sluggers knock off 2nd-seeded North Catholic
May 20, 2021
The Southmoreland softball team didn’t waste any time setting the tone for Thursday’s WPIAL Class 3A second-round playoff game. The No. 7 Scotties took a three-run lead in the first inning and held second-seeded North Catholic at bay late in the game to advance with an 11-5 victory at Gateway High School.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 20, 2021: Unpredictable 5A softball tourney rolls on
Call it Black Tuesday around the WPIAL Class 5A softball playoffs.
High school roundup for May 19, 2021: Peters Township baseball shocks South Fayette
Jack Natilli belted a two-run homer in the third inning and Mac Ciocco went 4 for 4 with a run-scoring single in the first to lead No. 13 Peters Township to a 6-4 upset win over No. 4 South Fayette in a WPIAL Class 5A baseball first-round game Wednesday afternoon at Washington & Jefferson.
Canon-McMillan dethrones 5-time defending WPIAL softball champ Hempfield
May 19, 2021
The longest WPIAL softball championship streak has ended.
Trib HSSN State Softball Rankings for May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
Only two teams dropped out of the Trib HSSN state softball rankings from last week as we closed out the regular season and geared up for the district playoffs.
Zimmerman sisters lead Indiana to stunning win over No. 2 Latrobe
Indiana senior Sara Zimmerman said she wasn’t ready for her high school softball career to end.
