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West Greene wins 5th straight WPIAL softball title in dominant performance

June 2, 2021

Not even a global pandemic can slow down the West Greene softball team.

High school scores, summaries and schedule for June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021

High schools

Kailey Larcinese delivers a pitch against Yough on April 26.

High school roundup for June 1, 2021: Elizabeth Forward softball moves on to states

Anna Resnik had two hits and an RBI and winning pitcher Kailey Larcinese scattered six hits and struck out five to lead No. 1 Elizabeth Forward to a 4-3 victory over West Mifflin in the Class 4A consolation game Tuesday, giving the Warriors the WPIAL’s third and final spot in the PIAA playoffs.

The North Allegheny baseball team celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Hempfield, 4-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A final on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park

North Allegheny ace shuts down Hempfield, leads Tigers to record 8th WPIAL title

Hempfield got an early look at right-hander Kyle Demi a few weekends ago, but that sneak peek at the North Allegheny ace didn’t help much Tuesday night.

Ligonier Valley earns Class 2A bronze in softball with 4-0 win over Frazier

“Mad dog” doesn’t like to hear about games being meaningless.

Franklin Regional’s Andrew Muraco delivers a walk-off hit to defeat Bethel Park, 2-1, in the bottom of the seventh inning of WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

Franklin Regional gets walk-off win over Bethel Park in Class 5A title game

Andrew Muraco took it personally when Bethel Park coach Pat Zehnder decided to intentionally walk Louie Kegerreis with a runner on second base in the bottom of the seventh inning to get to him in the WPIAL Class 5A championship.

Seton LaSalle’s Gio Lonero celebrates a double during a WPIAL Class 2A semifinal against Serra Catholic on May 25.

WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship preview: Seton LaSalle vs. Shenango

Baseball

Mt. Pleasant’s Mary Smithnosky has pitched a pair of shutouts in the WPIAL postseason.

Battery powered: Chemistry between pitcher Smithnosky, catcher Shawley drives Mt. Pleasant softball

Catcher Lexis Shawley received an unsolicited compliment from an umpire after a recent playoff game.

Union pitcher Jack Vitale (left) celebrates with catcher Nick Vitale after throwing a no-hitter to defeat Riverview, 3-0, in the WPIAL Class A championship game on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Wild Things Park.

Union captures 1st WPIAL baseball title behind Jake Vitale’s no-hitter

After making trips to the WPIAL Class A baseball championship game in 2018 and ’19 without claiming a championship, the Union Scotties weren’t leaving Wild Things Park empty handed Tuesday.

Montour’s Gannon Kadlecik doubles in a run against Quaker Valley during a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on May 24.

WPIAL Class 4A baseball championship preview: Montour vs. New Castle

Baseball

Hopewell’s Lucas Arington throws a pitch against Deer Lakes during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal matchup at North Allegheny on May 22.

WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship preview: Hopewell vs. South Park

Baseball

Highlands starting pitcher Jaycee Haidze throws against Freeport on April 9.

WPIAL Class 4A softball championship preview: Highlands vs. Beaver

2-Beaver (16-0) vs. 5-Highlands (16-4-1)

Armstrong freshman Jesse Pugh rounds the bases after hitting her second home run of the game against Franklin Regional on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Murrysville.

WPIAL Class 5A softball championship preview: North Hills vs. Armstrong

Softball

WPIAL Class A softball championship preview: West Greene vs. Union

Softball

Mt. Pleasant’s Courtney Poulich scores behind Southmoreland’s Gwen Bassinger on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.
Mt Pleasant’s Courto Poulich scores behind Westmoreland’s Gwen Bassinger on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Mt. Pleasant Area High School.

WPIAL Class 3A softball championship preview: Mt. Pleasant vs. Ellwood City

Softball

Steve Campos, as Ringgold’s coach in 2006, works with players during blocking drills at practice in Monongahela.

Seneca Valley assistant could be Pine-Richland’s next coach, source says

Steve Campos, an assistant football coach at Seneca Valley, is expected to be the recommended candidate to fill the vacant head coach job at Pine-Richland, according to a source.