Softball
Knee injury no match for former Norwin softball standout’s grit, love of the game
June 7, 2025
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 notebook: Softball senior headed to all-star game
It will be one more go-round for Norwin senior Rachel Minteer.
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.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for June 6, 2025
Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers
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.
6 WPIAL softball teams headed to PIAA semifinals
Two WPIAL teams are guaranteed to play for a 2025 PIAA softball title next week.
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 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 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.
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.
Westmoreland County PIAA baseball/softball playoff preview capsules for June 5, 2025
Baseball
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 playoff run fueled by super senior class
Bella Rubbe gets her quality at-bats, and Rilie Moors consistently puts the ball in play.
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.
High school roundup for June 2, 2025: Seneca Valley soars into PIAA quarterfinals
June 2, 2025
Ryan Piekutoski went 3 for 3 with a double, homer and two RBIs and Andrew Malichky allowed one unearned run on three hits with four strikeouts in a complete game as WPIAL champ Seneca Valley defeated District 10 champ McDowell, 7-1, in a PIAA Class 6A first-round baseball game Monday.
Neshannock’s softball wizards take state playoff opener with record 49th straight win
The final lyrics from The Who’s 1971 rock anthem “Won’t Get Fooled Again” seemed appropriate for the latest Neshannock softball win Monday in the PIAA first round against District 10 runner-up Sharpsville.
Nothing comes easy for WPIAL champ Hempfield in PIAA 1st-round win vs. State College
Hempfield softball players took a mile-and-a-half walk around Twin Lakes Park on Monday morning.
Schick to the script: Unlikely hero gives Hampton a dramatic 1st-round PIAA win
Hampton advanced to the second round of the PIAA softball playoffs off the bat of an unlikely hero at the bottom of the lineup.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Marissa Snyder
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for June 2, 2025: PIAA baseball, softball playoffs begin
Not only is the sixth month of the year underway, but one of the final athletic events on the school calendar begins Monday with the first pitch of the PIAA baseball and softball championships.
