Softball

Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko retrieves her bat from Chartiers Houston’s Meadow Ferri after a home run for Team Gold during the WPIAL softball all-star game Tuesday.

State champ Cam Ponko of Penn-Trafford adds another highlight in 2nd annual all-star game

June 24, 2025

Cam Ponko wasn’t against having one more opportunity to wear her green-and-gold Penn-Trafford softball uniform after seeing her senior season culminate with a PIAA Class 5A title. She may have a harder time pulling on her crimson-and-black threads at IUP this fall after creating so many strong memories this spring.

Franklin Regional’s Toryn Fulton makes a running catch on a ball hit by Plum’s Bella Tavella on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Franklin Regional High School.

2025 TribLive HSSN Terrific 10 Softball All-Stars

Here’s a look at the TribLive HSSN softball all-stars for the 2025 season.

Plum’s Dani Pici drives in a run against Chartiers Valley during a WPIAL Class 5A playoff game May 12 at West Mifflin.

Valley News Dispatch softball all-stars: Dani Pici packs punch for Plum

June 21, 2025

Player of the Year

Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko celebrates her single against Shaler during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game May 29 at North Allegheny.

TribLive Westmoreland County softball all-stars: Cam Ponko’s focus helped make Penn-Trafford state champs

Player of the year

Union pitcher Mia Preuhs celebrates after defeating Northeast Bradford in the PIAA Class A state championship game on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn State.

Head of the Class: The top WPIAL softball players in each classification for 2025

June 19, 2025

This spring, those sitting at head of the softball class had a clear view of so many individual and team standout performances.

Neshannock’s Jackie Lash

Head of the Class: The top WPIAL softball coaches in each classification in 2025

June 18, 2025

This was a golden spring for our Trib HSSN coaches of the year.

The Penn-Trafford dugout cheers with young fans during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game against Greencastle-Atrim on June 13 at Penn State.

State champion Penn-Trafford softball team plans youth camp

June 16, 2025

After Penn-Trafford won the PIAA softball championship Friday at Penn State, Warriors coach Denny Little had his players take photos with some younger fans celebrating from the bleachers at Beard Field.

Penn-Trafford’s Kylie Anthony plays against Greencastle-Atrim in the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn State.

Trib HSSN softball player of the week for June 16, 2025

Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Kylie Anthony

Union pitcher Mia Preuhs celebrates with catcher Irelyn Fisher after defeating Northeast Bradford in the PIAA Class A state championship game on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn State.

Penn-Trafford, Neshannock, Union complete season atop Trib HSSN state softball rankings

June 15, 2025

It turned out to be a banner state softball postseason for WPIAL teams.

Shaler’s Max Saban celebrates his double next to Bethel Park’s Ryan Petras during their PIAA Class 5A state quarterfinal on June 5 at Gateway.

Shaler baseball, softball, boys volleyball teams share success at WPIAL, PIAA level

June 14, 2025

Tom Sorce is happy for the Shaler Area sports community. The Titans softball coach did wish he was worried less about the chores around the house and more about what his colleagues in other sports were.

North Hills pitcher Abigail Sutton celebrates after defeating Baldwin in their WPIAL Class 5A first round playoff game May 12 at North Allegheny.

Growth mindset helps North Hills softball to solid season, chance to build in future

After bowing out in the second round of the 2024 WPIAL playoffs, the North Hills softball team could have looked at the 2025 season as an opportunity for redemption.

The Hampton softball team celebrates after defeating Blackhawk in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at North Allegheny.

Hampton softball makes noise during historic season

The Hampton softball players were silent, but coach Katie Hedderman got the message loud and clear.

Indiana senior Gavin Gonos (center) celebrates with his teammates after defeating Montoursville, 5-4, in the PIAA Class 4A final Friday at Penn State.

Trib 10: State champs occupy top spots in final baseball, softball power rankings

There was little movement in the final Trib 10 power rankings of the season.

Neshannock head coach Jackie Lash celebrates before giving out gold medals to her team after defeating South Williamsport in the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Penn State.

Trib HSSN softball team of the week for June 14, 2025

Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Neshannock Lancers

Penn-Trafford’s Giuliana Youngo hugs pitcher Allyson Paulone after defeating Greencastle-Atrim, 2-0, in the PIAA Class 5A championship game Friday at Penn State.

Penn-Trafford makes lasting memories with state title win

UNIVERSITY PARK — Giuliana Youngo might have played her last softball game Friday night.

Penn-Trafford seniors celebrate with the state championship trophy after defeating Greencastle-Atrim, 2-0, in the PIAA Class 5A final on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Penn State.

Penn-Trafford blanks Greencastle-Antrim to claim 2nd PIAA softball championship

June 13, 2025

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn-Trafford has won two PIAA softball championships without ever winning a WPIAL title, and that is just fine with coach Denny Little.

The Union softball team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Northeast Bradford in the PIAA Class A final Friday at Penn State.

Union blasts its way to 1st PIAA softball championship

All throughout the postseason, Union softball has been the home team.

Union’s Olivia Benedict celebrates as she scores the game-winning run against Carmichaels during the WPIAL Class A championship game May 29.

PIAA Class A softball championship preview: Union vs. Northeast Bradford

June 12, 2025

There have been 25 PIAA Class A softball champions crowned since Minersville from District 11 won the inaugural classification championship in 1999.

Neshannock softball captains hoist the state championship trophy in front of their teammates after defeating South Williamsport in the PIAA Class 2A final on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Penn State.

Neshannock repeats as undefeated PIAA Class 2A softball champion

While the opponent was the same as a year prior, Neshannock softball faced a challenge they had not seen often during this season — a deficit.

Penn-Trafford’s Giuliana Youngo makes a running catch in right field against West Allegheny during the PIAA Class 5A semifinals Monday at Peters Township.

PIAA Class 5A softball state championship preview: Penn-Trafford vs. Greencastle-Antrim

Class 5A

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