Softball
Competition for lineup spots fierce on Latrobe softball team
March 26, 2021
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.
North Allegheny celebrates 4th WPISL championship
October 31, 2020
Players and coaches sprinted from the dugouts, swarming teammates on the field in celebration.
North Allegheny defeats Seneca Valley to win WPISL playoff championship
October 27, 2020
North Allegheny defeated Seneca Valley, 21-10, to capture the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League varsity championship Sunday at Middle Field in Mt. Lebanon.
WPISL playoff tournament set for Saturday, Sunday
October 23, 2020
A Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League varsity champion will be crowned this weekend as 13 teams will compete in a single-elimination tournament Saturday and Sunday.
Montour wraps up WPISL regular-season title
October 16, 2020
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League regular season concludes this weekend as the focus begins to turn to the playoff tournament.
WPISL teams hope to finish regular season strong as playoffs loom
October 9, 2020
Montour and Seneca Valley swept doubleheaders Sunday to remain tied atop the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League standings with two games to play.
WPISL teams gearing up for stretch run
September 22, 2020
With four weeks of action left in the regular season, the varsity teams in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League are preparing for the stretch run to the playoffs.
Bethel Park, Plum, North Allegheny earn WPISL Week 2 sweeps
September 14, 2020
Bethel Park, Plum and North Allegheny each recorded doubleheader sweeps during Week 2 of the 2020 Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball season.
WPISL opens season with varsity games, JV tournament
September 8, 2020
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League kicked off its season over the weekend, and in varsity league play Sunday and Monday, Baldwin, Ellwood City, Seneca Valley and Montour picked up doubleheader sweeps.
