Softball

Laurel Highlands softball makes triumphant return to playoffs, no-hits Freeport
May 11, 2026
The Laurel Highlands softball team played a WPIAL playoff game Monday afternoon for the first time since 2013.

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Norwin’s Madelyn Kugler watches her RBI single against Hempfield on April 17, 2026 at Norwin High School. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Westmoreland County softball capsules for May 12, 2026
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Knoch pitcher Hunter Lang delivers against Valley on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at No Offseason Sports in Russelton. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports: Postseason begins for baseball, softball, lacrosse
May 10, 2026
Welcome to Day 1 of the 2026 baseball, softball and lacrosse playoffs.

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Shaler pitcher Bria Bosiljevac delivers against Fox Chapel on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Shaler. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 10, 2026
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Bria Bosiljevac

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Franklin Regional’s Liam Bernadowski bunts against Plum in the bottom of the seventh inning on April 28, 2026 at Haymaker Park. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 11, 2026
Let the games begin as the spring high school sports postseason begins on the district diamonds, volleyball courts and lacrosse fields this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Freeport’s Addyson Caruso is one of the team’s offensive leaders. (Michael Love | TribLive)
A-K Valley H.S. softball capsule for May 11, 2026
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Derry’s Haylee Myers threw a seven-inning perfect game earlier this season. (Michael Love | TribLive)
Westmoreland H.S. softball capsules for May 11, 2026
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Knoch’s Alena Tekely drives in two runs with a base hit against Greensburg Salem on April 22. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Trib HSSN WPIAL softball rankings for week ending May 9, 2026
May 9, 2026
The WPIAL seeded all of the district playoff teams a few days ago for the upcoming WPIAL softball playoffs.

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Mt. Lebanon junior Graham Keen throws against Norwin on April 30. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
High school roundup for May 8, 2026: Graham Keen leads Mt. Lebanon over Upper St. Clair in playoff tune-up
May 8, 2026
Winning pitcher Graham Keen gave up one run in six innings and went 3 for 4 with a run scored to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 6-2 win over Upper St. Clair in nonsection baseball Friday.

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Carrick's Aubrey Czapko pitches during the 2026 season. (Submitted by Kaci Kubasi)
Carrick softball enjoying turnaround season in City League
The Carrick softball team stormed through the City League this season, racking up eight straight wins en route to an unbeaten record against league opponents.

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Valley pitcher Dom Dunkel throws against Knoch on April 14. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
High school roundup for May 7, 2026: In playoff tuneup, Valley hands 1st loss to Freeport
May 7, 2026
Winning pitcher Dom Dunkel and Brady Moore homered to lead Valley to a 4-2 victory over Freeport in a nonsection matchup of playoff baseball teams Thursday, handing the Yellowjackets their first loss of the season.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Jenna Whipkey hits a two-run double against Deer Lakes earlier this season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Mt. Pleasant, Hempfield, P-T, Norwin softball teams earn top-3 seeds for WPIAL tournament
Mt. Pleasant softball coach Paul Reho and his girls had a pizza party last year and watched the TribLive HSSN playoff pairings show. This year, they had practice during the webcast to change things up.

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Knoch pitcher Kaila Purcell delivers against Greensburg Salem on April 22 at Greensburg Salem. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Knoch softball team looks to continue rolling as postseason begins; 9 A-K Valley teams set for WPIAL playoffs
The last time Knoch didn’t appear in a WPIAL softball playoff tournament, the current group of seniors were 6 years old.

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Hempfield’s Ella Berkebile (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Breaking down the 2026 WPIAL softball playoffs
WPIAL softball playoffs breakdown

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Shaler pitcher Bria Bosiljevac celebrates with Jayla Antomachi after getting a strikeout against Fox Chapel on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Palmer Hilltop Field. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
WPIAL reveals 2026 softball playoff pairings
The path to PennWest-California’s Lilley Field is set for 76 WPIAL softball playoff teams.

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Knoch’s Lindsey Wise slides in safely behind Greensburg Salem catcher Hannah Olbeter on April 6. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 7, 2026: Spring postseason kicks off with softball pairings reveal
May 6, 2026
The path to district spring gold in several sports will be determined by several WPIAL steering committees over the next two days.

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Penn-Trafford’s Gabby Rubbe hits a a two-run triple against Kiski Area on March 30. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for May 6, 2026
The elite state softball teams continue to hold steady as time is running out on the regular season.

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Hempfield’s Emily Bozek slides into second base safely under the tag of Seneca Valley’s Maci Milosicevic after driving in two runs April 21. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
WPIAL bracketology: Predicting softball seeds ahead of Thursday’s bracket reveal
Shout out to my old bracketology buddy Chris Harlan, who is now covering the Steelers. These “guesses” and the upcoming baseball predictions are the first for me flying solo since the old network days.

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Beaver’s Marshal Smith drives in a pair of runs against West Allegheny on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Hardy Field in Brighton. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
High school roundup for May 6, 2026: Beaver tunes up for playoffs with win over West Allegheny
Aidan Skalko went 2 for 3 with three RBIs to lead Beaver to a 9-5 victory over West Allegheny in nonsection baseball Wednesday.

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Pitcher Aubrey West and her Kiski Area teammates took the Cavaliers to the playoffs for the first time since 2022. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
Alle-Kiski Valley softball notebook: WPIAL draw coming up
Nine Alle-Kiski Valley softball teams will find out their WPIAL playoff fates when the softball committee releases the brackets with first-round matchups, dates, sites and times at 4 p.m. Thursday.

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