Softball
2021 WPIAL Class 2A softball preseason breakdown
March 28, 2021
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
George Guido: At long last, spring sports are back
March 27, 2021
Something happened Friday that hadn’t happened in 687 days.
Ligonier Valley softball wants status quo: Success
Every year, it seems, Ligonier Valley coach Mark Zimmerman appears optimistic about his softball team’s chances for a successful season.
Hampton softball has ‘a lot of games to win’ after coach’s covid scare
They were simple get-well cards. Some were store-bought, some caringly drawn by hand.
Penn Hills senior shortstop excited for return to diamond
Improvement is a key word in the Penn Hills softball program.
2021 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
High school roundup for March 26, 2021: South Fayette sophomore Ks 17 in no-hitter
March 26, 2021
Sophomore Tyler Pitzer couldn’t have made a much better first impression for South Fayette.
Knoch softball eager to be tested by tough competition in 2021
Two years ago, the Knoch softball team put together one of the best runs in program history.
Competition for lineup spots fierce on Latrobe softball team
Latrobe softball coach Bob Kovalcin has seven seniors on his roster, and during the preseason, he told each of them they had first crack at their position.
Jeannette softball team to rely on youth
March 25, 2021
A priority early for the Jeannette softball team was a high-alert search for players at the high school.
2021 WPIAL Class 5A softball preseason breakdown
After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.
Highlands softball hopes leadership, versatility are paths to WPIAL playoffs
March 24, 2021
The Highlands softball team went into the 2020 season with high expectations, only to have those expectations dashed by the season’s cancellation.
Greensburg Salem softball has rare commodity in this unique season — experience
March 23, 2021
Alyssa Bates has waited nearly 16 months to fill out her first lineup card as the head coach of the Greensburg Salem softball team, so she’s more than ready to get the season going.
With young roster, Fox Chapel hopes to rely on pitching, defense
March 22, 2021
Like every softball team in the WPIAL, Fox Chapel is dealing with a lot of unknowns heading into the 2021 season.
Immediate future looks bright for GCC softball
Greensburg Central Catholic softball has been a slow build since coach Mike Gaffney took over six years ago.
Franklin Regional softball team appreciates perspective
March 21, 2021
Jim Armstrong remembers the day it all came crashing down.
Apollo-Ridge seniors relish chance to continue postseason streak
March 19, 2021
John Kinnamon is cautiously optimistic his Apollo-Ridge softball team can add to recent successes which include three straight WPIAL playoff appearances.
Back to reality, Belle Vernon softball hopes for WPIAL playoff return
March 18, 2021
Like every other softball team in the PIAA, Belle Vernon did not play a game last season.
Sidelined for almost 2 years, WPIAL spring sports teams return to practice
March 8, 2021
Sidelined for almost two full years, WPIAL spring sports teams returned to practice Monday after having their schedules canceled by coronavirus restrictions a year ago.
Trib HSSN Top 20 Stories of 2020: Spring sports season shelved
January 2, 2021
The most unique year in our lifetime is coming to an end. With so many mass starts and stops, highs and lows, just about all walks of life were affected by the coronavirus in 2020.
