Softball
High school roundup for March 27, 2024: Derry takes down Freeport in extra innings
March 27, 2024
Collin Barkley was 2 for 5 and hit the go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning as Derry outlasted Freeport, 5-2, in extra innings to complete a Section 3-3A baseball sweep.
Westmoreland softball notes: Hempfield receives championship rings
Last season had a nice ring to it for Hempfield.
Freeport pitcher Sydney Selker healthy, aims to make final season memorable
Sydney Selker wasn’t accustomed to sitting out a softball game, no matter at what level.
High school roundup for March 26, 2024: Penn-Trafford sweeps Bethel Park
March 26, 2024
Brad Heinbaugh had 10 kills and Keith Otto added eight kills and four aces to lead Penn-Trafford to a sweep of Bethel Park in nonsection boys volleyball Tuesday night. Game scores were 25-16, 26-24, 25-20. Owen Gisi had five kills and Nathaniel Rugh dished out 35 assists for the Warriors.
High school roundup for March 25, 2024: Fox Chapel wins section opener in walk-off fashion
March 25, 2024
Joe Geller doubled and scored on a Mitchell Epstein sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth inning as Fox Chapel got past Penn-Trafford, 4-3, in Section 1-5A baseball Monday.
Plum softball team bounces back from opening loss to blank Derry
The Plum softball team’s season debut against Ligonier Valley on Friday was, in the eyes of the coaches and players, not their best outing.
Hempfield softball starts fast with season-opening shutout of North Allegheny
Like a bear just out of hibernation, the Hempfield softball team took a big yawn, stretched out its limbs and delivered a shutout in its season opener.
Sewickley Academy baseball expects excitement on diamond
March 24, 2024
It appears the Sewickley Academy baseball team will have a nice mix of experience and talented underclassmen this spring.
Penn-Trafford softball in position to climb back toward top
Penn-Trafford reached the WPIAL finals and PIAA semifinals in 2022.
Shaler softball changes focus from power bats to defense, pitching
Watching fly balls sail over the fence for home runs was something people who follow the Shaler softball team got used to last season. But anyone who comes out to watch the Titans this season can expect a different strategy being employed.
Chartiers Valley softball aims to build on strong fall season
Chartiers Valley’s 2023 softball season came to a sudden halt when it was blanked in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals.
With every starter back, Pine-Richland softball expects good chemistry, big season
March 23, 2024
Vibes are high for the Pine-Richland softball team and for good reason.
Led by senior shortstop, scrappy Norwin softball team ready for season
When she is finished dealing assists and taking charges on the basketball court — fully healed nose or not — Bailey Snowberger will rejoin the Norwin softball team.
North Hills softball dealing with key injury, young roster
North Hills’ softball team entered the 2023 WPIAL playoffs with a veteran group that appeared to be on the verge of a deep run.
Franklin Regional softball sluggers back for more in ’24
Get your warning tracks ready. Franklin Regional is back for more.
High school roundup for March 22, 2024: North Allegheny gets past Upper St. Clair
March 22, 2024
J.D. Costanzo struck out eight and did not allow a run in four innings to lead North Allegheny to a 3-2 victory over Upper St. Clair in nonsection abseball Friday.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Belle Vernon heats up quickly
March 21, 2024
Cold weather and unplayable fields have handcuffed softball teams through the first few days of the season.
High school roundup for March 20, 2024: 2 Penn-Trafford pitchers 1-hit Mt. Pleasant in Myrtle Beach
March 20, 2024
Travis Kovarik and Hunter Brown combined on a one-hit shutout as Penn-Trafford defeated Mt. Pleasant, 9-0, in a nonsection baseball game Wednesday in Myrtle Beach.
High school roundup for March 19, 2024: 4 Serra Catholic pitchers combine on no-hitter
March 19, 2024
Owen Dumbroski and three relievers combined on a no-hitter to lead Serra Catholic to a 9-1 victory over California (0-2) in nonsection baseball Tuesday.
High school roundup for March 18, 2024: Bethel Park softball rallies past rival Mt. Lebanon in opener
March 18, 2024
Julia Miller had three hits, including two-run singles in the sixth and seventh innings, to lead Bethel Park to a 10-6 comeback victory over Mt. Lebanon in nonsection softball Monday.
