Tag: Seneca Valley

Seneca Valley starting pitcher Lexie Hames throws against Norwin during the WPIAL 6A softball championship Friday, May 31, 2024 at Lilley Field.

Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames named Gatorade Pa. Softball Player of the Year

June 7, 2024

Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames was named Gatorade Pennsylvania Softball Player of the Year on Friday, making her the first WPIAL athlete to win the award in six years.

Plum’s Emily Grubich celebrates with Rayla Smith after scoring the winning goal in overime against Latrobe on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Plum.

Plum, 29 student-athletes, 2 coaches honored with Positive Athlete Western Pa. Awards

June 6, 2024

Plum athletic director Drew Karpen was not surprised with the number of student-athlete nominations for the Positive Athlete Western Pennsylvania Awards.

Elizabeth Forward pitcher Shelby Telegdy delivers against Hampton during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Cal.

PIAA releases quarterfinal sites, times for 2024 state softball playoffs

June 4, 2024

The PIAA has announced sites and times for the the state softball quarterfinals with 10 WPIAL teams still in contention for a title.

Indiana’s Charlie Manzi celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against North Catholic during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Wild Things Park.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for June 3, 2024: State playoffs commence for spring sports

June 2, 2024

The district diamond playoffs are in the books as the curtain rises on the PIAA baseball and softball playoffs Monday.

Seneca Valley celebrates with the trophy after beating Norwin in the WPIAL Class 6A softball championship game Friday at Lilley Field.

Seneca Valley fights off Norwin upset bid to win 4th WPIAL softball championship

May 31, 2024

CALIFORNIA — Caught in the throes of a surprising three-run deficit against the underdog of these playoffs, Seneca Valley sprang to life late and reprised its role as the top dog in WPIAL 6A softball.

South Park’s Kaitlyn Polk rounds second base with a smile after hitting a home run against Ligonier Valley on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Penn-Trafford High School.

WPIAL postpones Wednesday’s softball championship games

May 29, 2024

Because of the forecast of rain at Cal (Pa.)’s Lilley Field, Wednesday’s Class 6A, 3A and 1A softball championship games were postponed and moved to Friday.

“I think we can win it if we keep the same mindset we’ve had,” Norwin senior pitcher Brookelyn Kotch said.

Norwin not backing down against Lexie Hames, Seneca Valley in WPIAL 6A softball finals

May 28, 2024

Norwin did not fear Hempfield in the WPIAL Class 6A softball semifinals, and the Knights claim they will not back down from star pitcher Lexie Hames in the championship, either.