Softball

Union celebrates with Korynne Shannon after her two-run home run against Carmichaels during the WPIAL Class A softball championships May 29, 2025 at Lilley Field.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of June 9, 2025

June 8, 2025

It’s the final countdown with a light at the end of the tunnel marking the end to the 2024-2025 high school sports season. The final week of action includes the semifinals and championships in four PIAA spring sports this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Neshannock players celebrate defeating Sharpsville in a PIAA Class 2A first-round game June 2.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for June 9, 2025: Spots in PIAA finals up for grabs

Six years ago, the West Allegheny and Penn-Trafford softball programs celebrated championships: The Indians won a third straight WPIAL Class 5A crown, and the Warriors captured their first PIAA title.

Hempfield’s Lauren Howard tracks down a ball in the hole and throws out State College’s Sarah Mellott for the final out of the game during the PIAA Class 6A first round June 2, 2025 at Hempfield Area High School.

Trib HSSN softball player of the week for June 8, 2025

Trib HSSN softball player of the week: Lauren Howard

Penn-Trafford third baseman Cam Ponko makes a diving catch in foul territory against Shaler during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game May 29.

Westmoreland PIAA softball playoff preview capsules: Games for Monday, June 9, 2025

PIAA softball playoffs

Neshannock’s Gianna Paglia (right) celebrates with Miley Anderson after Anderson scored against Chartiers-Houston during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game May 29 at Lilley Field.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for June 7, 2025

June 7, 2025

There were some tweaks and small changes in five of the six classifications through the quarterfinals of the PIAA softball playoffs, and then there was Class 5A.

Hempfield’s Lauren Howard scores the winning run against State College in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.

Hempfield softball team appreciates challenge of close calls

Hempfield has scored 205 runs this softball season and allowed 23. The Spartans have been an offensive machine, sending runners through the turnstiles with the rapidity of a marathon finish line.

Norwin grad Bailey Snowberger played in all 49 games for Maine as a freshman this season.

Knee injury no match for former Norwin softball standout’s grit, love of the game

Hours after surgery to repair a torn medial patellafemoral ligament and meniscus in her knee May 20, Bailey Snowberger was dugout-side watching her high school alma mater play in the WPIAL softball semifinals.

Norwin first baseman Rachel Minteer talks with Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames on April 21.

Norwin notebook: Softball senior headed to all-star game

It will be one more go-round for Norwin senior Rachel Minteer.

Neshannock’s Gabriella Antuono drive in a run against Chartiers-Houston during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game May 29 at Lilley Field.

Trib 10: It’s not just WPIAL champs climbing in postseason power rankings

June 6, 2025

A couple of district baseball and softball teams that came up short of their goal of winning a WPIAL championship are trying to take advantage of a second chance at gold that the PIAA postseason offers.

Neshannock’s Gabriella Antuono steals second base past Chartiers-Houston’s Lauren Rush the WPIAL Class 2A championships game May 29 at Lilley Field.

Trib HSSN softball team of the week for June 6, 2025

Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers

Penn-Trafford’s Bella Rubbe hits a double against North Hills during their WPIAL Class 5A semifinal May 20 at Fox Chapel.

Confidence builds as inspired Penn-Trafford softball team heads into state semifinals

After Penn-Trafford lost to Shaler in the WPIAL Class 5A softball championship game, the Warriors gathered for practice the next day, only they didn’t pick up a bat or a ball.

Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko celebrates her home run against Shaler during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on May 29, 2025, at North Allegheny.

6 WPIAL softball teams headed to PIAA semifinals

Two WPIAL teams are guaranteed to play for a 2025 PIAA softball title next week.

Riverside pitcher Zach Hare delivers against South Park during the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals May 23.

High school roundup for June 5, 2025: Zach Hare’s amazing run rolls on with another no-hitter for Riverside

June 5, 2025

On the heels of a perfect game in the WPIAL finals, Zach Hare threw another no-hitter Thursday, striking out 13 and walking three to lead Riverside (19-2) to a 6-0 victory over Mohawk (13-12) in the PIAA Class 3A baseball quarterfinals at Seneca Valley.

Hempfield and Chambersburg players and coaches meet before their PIAA Class 6A quarterfinal Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Hempfield softball clips Chambersburg for another 1-run win in PIAA quarterfinals

WINDBER — As quickly as Hempfield built its lead, Chambersburg did everything it could to tear it down.

Penn-Trafford’s Annabell Carvajal

Penn-Trafford’s pinch-hitting secret weapon delivers walk-off win over Red Land

WINDBER — Sophomore Annabell Carvajal spent some extra time in the batting cage with coach Denny Little this week in preparation for the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals.

Shaler’s Colby McGuire celebrates his RBI triple next to coach Brian Junker during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Pine-Richland on May 27 at EQT Park.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 5, 2025: Class 5A baseball powers collide in state quarterfinals

June 4, 2025

Eight WPIAL programs have captured multiple PIAA baseball championships.

Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko celebrates her single against Shaler during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on May 29, 2025, at North Allegheny.

Westmoreland County PIAA baseball/softball playoff preview capsules for June 5, 2025

Baseball

Hempfield first baseman Emily Bozek celebrates with starting pitcher Riley Miller after Miller two-hit State College during a PIAA Class 6A first-round game Monday.

Pitcher Riley Miller continues to solidify her place among Hempfield softball greats as Spartans vie for state title

June 3, 2025

Riley Miller smiled as she emerged from the Hempfield dugout, a clump of cellophane-wrapped ice cubes resting on her right shoulder and another win in her back pocket.

Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run homer against Franklin Regional on April 14.

Penn-Trafford playoff run fueled by super senior class

Bella Rubbe gets her quality at-bats, and Rilie Moors consistently puts the ball in play.

Hempfield’s Lauren Howard scores the game-winning run against State College in the sixth inning during the PIAA Class 6A first round June, 2, 2025 at Hempfield Area High School.

8 WPIAL teams advance to PIAA softball quarterfinals

It was a bit of a rough start to the 2025 PIAA softball playoffs for the 18 WPIAL teams.

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