Softball

Burrell pitcher Shelby Novak threw a five-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts against Highlands on April 1. Burrell maintained its spot at No. 5 in the Class 3A rankings.
WPIAL softball rankings, week ending April 6, 2025
April 5, 2025
Class 6A

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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.

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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.

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Franklin Regional’s Toryn Fulton celebrates with C.C. Copeland as Copeland snags a low pop up and doubles off Latrobe’s Natalia Scekeres on 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.

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Quaker Valley’s Todd Kagle rounds the bases during the Quakers’ game against Sewickley Academy on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Edgeworth.
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.

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Mars’ Ian Coulter works against Marple Newton during the 2024 PIAA Class 2A championship game at Penn State.
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.

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Seneca Valley’s Ryan Rebholz is tagged out by Hempfield pitcher Dylan Firmstone at home trying to score on a wild pitch during a 2024 WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 3, 2025: Class 6A section series wrap up
Three Class 6A three-game section series will conclude Thursday with a rubber game and two teams going for sweeps.

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Carmichaels starting pitcher Bailey Barnyak throws against Chartiers-Houston during the 2024 PIAA Class A softball quarterfinals.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school softball rankings for April 2, 2025
April 2, 2025
There was little movement in the weekly Trib HSSN state softball rankings as we transition from March softball to April softball.

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Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames delivers against North Allegheny on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Jackson.
High school roundup for April 2, 2025: Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames fans 15, homers to beat North Allegheny
Winning pitcher Lexie Hames allowed two hits, struck out 15 and homered to lead Seneca Valley to a 3-1 victory over North Allegheny in Section 1-6A softball Wednesday.

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Franklin Regional’s Tory Fulton scores a run past Kiski Area’s Graceland Yeager on Wednesday.
Fleet-footed Toryn Fulton, Franklin Regional run past Kiski Area
Grizzled veteran coach Jim Armstrong might have said it best.

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Westmoreland softball notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic dealing with small roster
Greensburg Central Catholic is playing only section games this season as it deals with low roster numbers.

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Neshannock’s Miley Anderson celebrates with Gabby Quinn after scoring against Bentworth during the 2024 WPIAL Class 2A championship game.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 2, 2025: Class 2A softball powers to collide
April 1, 2025
We hit midweek with a busy day on the softball diamonds (weather permitting) around the district.

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Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames hits a three-run home run against Shaler last season.
Trib 10: Top teams in power rankings flex muscles in 1st month of season
The mercury might be up and down, but the Trib 10 has remained consistent as we move into April.

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Beaver’s Derek Hughes celebrates his two-run double next to Hampton’s Drew Bucci during their game on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Hampton.
High school roundup for April 1, 2025: Derek Hughes boosts Beaver to 10-inning win over Hampton
Derek Hughes smacked the game-winning RBI single in the top of the 10th inning to lift Beaver to a 4-3 victory over Hampton in Section 1-4A baseball Tuesday.

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Burrell pitcher Shelby Novak threw a five-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts against Highlands on Tuesday.
Burrell softball clamps down in shutout win over Highlands
Burrell second baseman Sophia Gregg drew a walk to lead off Tuesday’s nonsection softball game with rival Highlands at Highlands High School.

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Knoch’s Zane Pacek
High school roundup for March 31, 2025: Knoch 7-footer Zane Pacek throws no-hitter
March 31, 2025
Zane Pacek, Knoch’s 7-foot right-hander, threw a complete-game no-hitter, striking out four, to lead the Knights to a 7-0 victory over Greensburg Salem (2-3, 0-1) in Section 3-4A baseball Monday.

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Penn-Trafford’s Ella Mains slides home ahead of the tag by Armstrong catcher Calise Czekanski on Monday.
Penn-Trafford softball team looks sharp in win against nemesis Armstrong
Since Penn-Trafford won the 2019 PIAA Class 5A softball title, the team that has presented the most problems is Armstrong.

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What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 31, 2025: Serra Catholic, Eden Christian set to battle
March 30, 2025
We close out March with a focus on the first of two games in the WPIAL baseball section series Monday.

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Latrobe’s Luke Nipar-Smith scores against Montour in the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals last season.
High school roundup for March 29, 2025: Latrobe gets past Hempfield in thriller
March 29, 2025
Luke Nipar-Smith went 2 for 2 with two runs scored and an RBI double in the top of the seventh to lift Latrobe to a 6-5 win over Hempfield in nonsection baseball Saturday.

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High school roundup for March 28, 2025: Moon baseball holds on for win over Peters Township
March 28, 2025
Jarrod Golden went 2 for 3 with a triple as Moon held on to defeat Peters Township, 7-6, in Section 2-5A baseball Friday night.

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