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WPIAL clinched: Softball playoff field finalized with 76 tickets punched
The WPIAL softball playoff field is set with 76 teams having qualified. Coverage of the 2024 WPIAL softball playoffs here on Trib HSSN starts with the brackets being unveiled during the Playoff Pairings Show at 2 p.m. Thursday. The top four teams in each section qualified for the postseason. In...
After 41 years in coaching, Jim Nesser steps down at Yough
Though he has won section, WPIAL and PIAA boys basketball championships, Jim Nesser is quick to point out he also has guided teams through rough patches, covering both ends of the spectrum in a coaching career that spans four decades. “I have been to the top, and I have been...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 7, 2024
South Allegheny at Obama Academy, ppd. Uniontown at Connellsville, (n) Avella at Bentworth, 4 p.m. Baldwin at Thomas Jefferson, 4 p.m. Bishop Canevin at Greensburg Central Catholic, 4 p.m. Carrick at South Park, 4 p.m. Chartiers Valley at Bethel Park, 4 p.m. Highlands at Springdale, 3:30 p.m. North Catholic at...
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for May 6, 2024
Trib HSSN softball team of the week – Hempfield Spartans. Coach: Tina Madison (3rd season) #Earned: Hempfield began a busy week with an eight-game winning streak and ended a stretch of four games in five days with 12 consecutive victories. Following a Monday whitewash of Baldwin, 10-0, the Spartans geared up for the rematch with section championship ramifications against front running Seneca Valley. With Clemson recruit Lexie Hames unable to start due to injury, Hempfield went to town with an incredible offensive performance, pounding out 15 hits to forge a tie for first place and likely the section crown, 15-2. There was no immediate letdown the next day as Hempfield blanked Pine-Richland, 10-0; however, on Friday, the Spartans dug themselves a hole and trailed 8-2 before rallying to edge the Rams, 10-9.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Hempfield’s Laney Springer
On April 13, teams and individuals participated in the Lady Spartan/Wildcat Invitational, and Hempfield won the girls team title. It figures to be one of many accolades the team earns this season. One of the members of the team, senior Laney Springer, was second in the javelin, throwing more than...
In duel of aces, Frazier tops Jeannette to clinch section title
In a thrilling showdown between two softball powerhouses, Frazier emerged victorious over Jeannette, 1-0, on Monday. The win secured the section title for the Commodores, propelling them into sole possession of first place. Both pitchers showcased their dominance, making quick work of opposing lineups. The Jayhawks’ Grace Stein struck out...
Westmoreland County campus clippings: PSAC West champion Seton Hill set to open playoffs
Seton Hill locked up its second straight PSAC West Division baseball championship with a two-game split against Gannon. Senior Andino Vecchiolla earned the 3-0 win in Game 2, the final game of the regular season, working five innings, while freshman Owen Henne, grad student Jack Oberdorf (Greensburg Salem), junior Max Mandler, senior Braden Durham and sophomore Jack Whalen (Norwin) had RBIs. The Griffins (36-13, 20-8) have won 11 straight conference games.
High school roundup for May 7, 2024: East Allegheny clinches playoff spot with walk-off win
Ryan Rupert hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh inning as East Allegheny clinched a Section 3-3A baseball playoff spot with a 2-1 win over Freeport on the last day of section play. Winning pitcher Michael Cahill struck out 14 and Joe Connors went 2 for...
‘Last Chance’ to qualify for WPIAL track and field championships
With the WPIAL track and field championships set for Wednesday at Slippery Rock University, athletes have one last opportunity to qualify. There are at least three “Last Chance meets” that will be held over the next two days. Norwin and Pine-Richland will host two events Thursday, and West Mifflin will host Friday.
Baseball Game Preview: Yough Heads Out
Yough is 2-8 against Greensburg Salem since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Yough Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Greensburg Salem Golden Lions at 4:00 p.m. Yough is is headed into Tuesday's...
Despite squandering many chances, Greensburg Salem baseball holds on for win over Yough, clinches playoff spot
Greensburg Salem felt it could have done more with its 15 hits and slew of opportunities on the base paths. As it turned out, the Golden Lions did just enough to extend their season. Despite leaving 10 on base and getting mixed up in several baserunning miscues, Greensburg Salem clinched...
Softball Game Recap: Monessen Takes a Loss
Monessen fell victim to Brownsville and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to the Brownsville Falcons. Monessen's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row. For Brownsville's part, they let Jordyn Davis and Alexa Pellick loose on the outfield. Davis scored three...
Vanderbilt Baseball Weekly Report – May 6, 2024
Vanderbilt went 1-3 last week with an extra-inning win Tuesday at home against Tennessee Tech before dropping the series at No. 19 Georgia in Athens, Georgia, over the weekend. Overall Record: 32-16, 11-13 SEC. Streak: L3. Last Week’s Results (1-3) Tuesday, April 30 vs. Tennessee Tech – W, 8-7...
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