Softball
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 10, 2025: Class 6A teams battle for supremacy in 3-game section series
April 10, 2025
The weather forecast for Thursday calls for slightly higher temperatures with the mercury sneaking back into the 50s; however, rain is likely to put a damper on most of the scheduled WPIAL baseball and softball games.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for April 9, 2025
As we head toward mid-April, it would be nice to say the action on the softball diamonds is heating up as much as the mercury.
High school roundup for April 9, 2025: Tristin Weimann carries North Hills past Central Catholic
April 9, 2025
Winning pitcher Tristin Weimann struck out eight in six shutout innings and drove in the only run of the game to lead North Hills to a 1-0 victory over Central Catholic in Section 1-6A baseball Wednesday.
Contagious hitting sends Penn-Trafford past Latrobe
When Giuliana Youngo saw Cam Ponko’s home run sail over the fence in center field, she wanted in on the action.
A-K Valley softball notebook: Knoch bolstered by ‘barnburner’ victory over North Catholic
The Knoch softball team had won five straight by shutout and had scored 59 runs in those games before Monday’s nonsection home matchup against North Catholic.
Westmoreland County softball notebook: Pitchers also starring for hard-hitting Franklin Regional
Franklin Regional is playing sharp softball, and the proof is in its record: The Panthers are 7-2 overall and sit atop Section 2-5A at 4-0.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 9, 2025: North Hills neighbors collide in Class 5A softball
April 8, 2025
Another chilly, but a tad warmer day will be the backdrop for a busy midweek schedule of WPIAL softball section contests.
Trib 10: Baseball power rankings get a healthy shakeup
Consistency is the key to a very successful season in any sport.
High school roundup for April 8, 2025: Ambridge braves elements, blanks Hampton
Joe Leseiko threw a four-hit shutout with eight strikeouts and one walk to send Ambridge to a 5-0 victory over Hampton in Section 1-4A baseball Tuesday afternoon.
West Mifflin uses long ball, 10-run inning to break open close game, down Ringgold
April 7, 2025
For most of the chilly afternoon Monday, West Mifflin pitcher Rylie Dobnak was starring in the circle and not at the plate.
Scarpa shuts down Freeport as Greensburg Salem erupts for Section 1-4A softball win
Alle Scarpa struck out the first 10 Freeport batters she faced in Monday’s Section 1-4A matchup at Freeport Community Park.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Morgan Walt
When Hempfield’s softball team lost to Norwin in the WPIAL Class 6A semifinals last season, it came as a shock to many players.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Toryn Fulton
Young Penn Hills softball roster adjusting to intensity of varsity action
The Penn Hills softball team has many new faces looking to fill key roles. The Indians know that, with such a significant personnel transition, some growing pains should be expected.
High school roundup for April 4, 2025: North Catholic ace throws 6-inning no-hitter with 15 Ks
April 4, 2025
Kennedy Brown threw a six-inning no-hitter with 15 strikeouts to lead North Catholic to an 11-0 win over Western Beaver (1-5, 0-1) in Section 3-4A softball Friday.
Martz sisters come through as Franklin Regional earns softball win over Latrobe
Adrianna Martz isn’t going to play softball past high school because of a back issue, so the Franklin Regional junior is making the most of her prep career, one clutch hit at a time.
High school roundup for April 3, 2025: Quaker Valley slams rival Sewickley Academy
April 3, 2025
Winning pitcher Nolan Wagoner singled, doubled twice and drove in four runs and Todd Kagle hit a grand slam to lead Quaker Valley to a 13-2 win over rival Sewickley Academy in nonsection baseball Thursday.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 4, 2025: Boys lacrosse powers to square off
With the baseball and softball schedule in jeopardy with wet weather expected Friday, the spotlight shines on district lacrosse.
