Baseball
2023 WPIAL Class 4A baseball preseason breakdown
March 15, 2023
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
2023 WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown
March 14, 2023
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and, once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
2023 WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown
March 13, 2023
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and, once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
Penn Hills baseball sets simple goal: Playoffs
March 12, 2023
Rodney Stubbs made the goal for the Penn Hills baseball team a succinct one.
Experienced Riverview baseball team adjusts to Class 2A competition
March 11, 2023
The Riverview baseball team lost just two starters from last year’s WPIAL playoff qualifier.
Plum baseball preparing for promising season with Florida training trip
The Plum baseball team is in Florida this week for some practice time and game play under sunny skies and in temperatures expected to reach the upper 70s.
Gateway hopes confidence carries over after strong performance in last year’s baseball playoffs
March 5, 2023
The Gateway baseball team entered last year’s WPIAL Class 5A playoffs as the 15th seed after tying for fourth place in Section 1 with McKeesport at 3-7.
Penn-Trafford makes baseball coaching change
March 1, 2023
Two weeks before the start of the baseball season, Penn-Trafford has named a new coach.
Pine-Richland’s Joey Perry catches on with Seton Hall
February 12, 2023
Joey Perry has had a connection with former Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli, and that helped him find the right college to continue his baseball career.
Freeport pitcher Rape uses showcase to catch eye of Penn State, commits to Nittany Lions
February 5, 2023
A showcase in New Jersey in July changed the landscape of Freeport sophomore Dustin Rape’s baseball career.
Renovations moving quickly for Gateway’s state-of-the-art baseball, softball fields
January 8, 2023
Two weeks ago, outfield walls similar to what is seen at PNC Park were installed on the baseball and softball fields at Gateway High School.
Penn Hills girls basketball eager to get back on course
November 27, 2022
Hannah Pugliese doesn’t need to dig into the history books to know what the tradition of the Penn Hills girls basketball program means. All she has to do is talk to volunteer assistant coaches Desiree Oliver and Jade Ely, who have been helping the team out in the preseason.
Sewickley Academy baseball standout Adin Zorn takes team-first approach to Penn State
November 13, 2022
The long-awaited day for the Zorn family finally arrived.
Richard Garbee, Jason Cappa named Quaker Valley baseball, softball coaches
October 9, 2022
Quaker Valley has two new coaches for its varsity spring sports teams.
Highlands’ Jimmy Kunst commits to play baseball at Eastern Michigan
August 24, 2022
Jimmy Kunst took an unofficial visit to the campus of Eastern Michigan a couple of months ago, and several aspects of the trip, including a tour of the Eagles baseball facilities, drew him closer to making his recent verbal commitment.
Hampton’s Ryan Apaliski commits to James Madison after strong audition at summer camp
August 20, 2022
Hampton senior left-hander Ryan Apaliski needed only two innings to help secure a home for the next four years.
Norwin baseball job lures Craig Spisak away from Yough
August 15, 2022
Craig Spisak is a Pennsylvania State Police trooper.
Hampton infielder finds pop over summer
August 13, 2022
During his first two seasons as Hampton’s starting second baseman, Anthony Bucci was known as a flashy fielder without much pop in his bat.
Bushy Run, Penn-Trafford complete strong Legion seasons
August 7, 2022
If anything was learned about the Bushy Run American Legion and Penn-Trafford Junior American Legion programs in 2022, it’s that the future is bright and the programs remain strong.
Citing schedule concerns, Kiski Area baseball coach steps down after 4 seasons
July 27, 2022
Citing growth in his real estate career, particularly as it pertains to increased responsibilities in the spring housing market, Aaron Albert resigned Wednesday as Kiski Area head baseball coach after four seasons with the program.
