Softball

Hempfield’s Claire Mitchell makes a catch on a ball hit by Mifflin County’s Sophie McCurdy during PIAA first round softball Class 6A playoff action June 5, 2023 at Robert D. Kalp Field at Hempfield Area High School.

Hempfield softball player Claire Mitchell flips college commitment

August 15, 2025

Hempfield rising senior softball player Claire Mitchell has flipped her college commitment following a coaching change.

Penn Hills’ Isabella DeCarlo takes part in the 2025 Western Pennsylvania Softball All-Star game June 24 at Plum.

Penn Hills’ Isabella DeCarlo caps high school softball career on high note

July 27, 2025

Isabella DeCarlo being asked by Team Gold to throw two innings in June during the Western Pennsylvania Softball All-Star game at Plum High School meant the world to her. The Penn Hills graduate ended a difficult senior season with two solid memories.

Pine-Richland’s Calle Henne was named Pennsylvania Class 6A player of the year in 2025.

Named state 6A player of the year, Pine-Richland’s Calle Henne leaves mark on program

July 20, 2025

Calle Henne was working on sharpening her craft, taking some swings at the local cages, when she received a text from her dad.

Hempfield starting pitcher Riley Miller threw a two-hitter against State College during a PIAA Class 6A first-round game June 2.

5 from Hempfield among 13 Westmoreland County softball players named all-state

July 8, 2025

When the final votes were tabulated, Hempfield had the most selections among WPIAL teams on the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association all-state teams released Tuesday.

Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames throws against Norwin during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal on May 20 at Fox Chapel.

WPIAL well represented on Pa. High School Softball Coaches Association all-state teams

The compass pointed west Tuesday morning when the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association announced its players of the year and all-state teams.

Neshannock pitcher Addyson Frye throws against Apollo-Ridge during their WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal May 19 at North Allegheny.

2025 TribLive HSSN Softball Player of the Year: Neshannock’s Addy Frye

June 26, 2025

TribLive HSSN Softball Player of the Year

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

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