Softball

Neshannock’s Gabby Perod (right) celebrates with her teammates as they hoist the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Bentworth in the Class 2A final Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Cal (Pa.)
Neshannock shuts out Bentworth to claim 3rd straight WPIAL Class 2A softball title
May 30, 2024
It’s a threepeat.

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Elizabeth Forward’s Arianna Swanson
2024 WPIAL Class 4A softball championship preview: Elizabeth Forward vs. Hampton
May 29, 2024
2024 WPIAL Class 4A softball championship

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Bentworth freshman Sydney Gonglik struck out 14 in the semifinals.
2024 WPIAL Class 2A softball championship preview: Neshannock vs. Bentworth
2024 WPIAL Class 2A softball championship

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The Armstrong softball team mobs Emma Paul after Paul hit a walk-off home run against Penn-Trafford to end their WPIAL Class 5A semifinal on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Gateway.
2024 WPIAL Class 5A softball championship preview: Armstrong vs. Thomas Jefferson
2024 WPIAL Class 5A softball championship

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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
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.

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Chartiers Valley’s Lily Duffill competes during the 2024 season.
                                Chartiers Valley’s Lily Duffill
High school roundup for May 28, 2024: Lily Duffill’s grand slam sends Chartiers Valley to states
May 28, 2024
Lily Duffill’s grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning gave No. 4 Chartiers Valley the lead for good in a 6-4 victory over No. 11 Blackhawk in the WPIAL Class 4A softball third-place game Tuesday.

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Penn-Trafford’s Cam Ponko tags out Latrobe’s Corrine Wright during the WPIAL Class 5A third-place game Tuesday at Gateway.
Penn-Trafford regroups, defeats rival Latrobe in Class 5A 3rd-place game
While the pressure was far from what Penn-Trafford felt in the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals, the desire to play well in the third-place game and build momentum for a state playoff run was high on the Warriors’ priority list.

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Ligonier Valley’s Cheyenne Piper celebrates her two-run double against Avonworth during the WPIAL Class 3A third-place game Tuesday at Gateway.
Ligonier Valley bounces back with Cheyenne Piper shutout in 3rd-place game vs. Avonworth
With the state playoffs coming up, Mark Zimmerman had his Ligonier Valley softball team practice over the Memorial Day weekend.

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“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
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.

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Chartiers-Houston’s Lauren Rush tags out Claysburg-Kimmel’s McKenna Black during the PIAA Class A quarterfinals last season.
2024 WPIAL Class A softball championship preview: Union vs. Chartiers-Houston
2024 WPIAL Class A softball championship

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South Park’s Sydney Sekely pitches against Ligonier Valley on May 21.
2024 WPIAL Class 3A softball championship preview: Mohawk vs. South Park
2024 WPIAL Class 3A softball championship

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Seneca Valley’s Olivia Herrem rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Shaler on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Shaler.
2024 WPIAL Class 6A softball championship preview: Norwin vs. Seneca Valley
2024 WPIAL Class 6A softball championship

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Montour second baseman Josh Peremba tags out Latrobe’s Mason Leonard during their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Monday, May 20, 2024, at West Mifflin.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 28, 2024: PIAA tournament bids up for grabs
May 27, 2024
In sports, the term consolation is described as a round or contest for tournament entrants who have been eliminated before the finals, often to determine third and fourth place.There are 20 WPIAL baseball and softball teams that will get a second chance coming up Tuesday and Wednesday with the district diamond consolation games.

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Ligonier Valley’s Zoe Plummer tracks down a ball hit by Ellwood City’s Ellie Kalantzis during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal playoff game May 16.
WPIAL third-place game playoff capsules: Games for Tuesday, May 28, 2024
WPIAL softball playoffs

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Norwin’s Josey Michalski rounds the bases after hitting a 2-run homer against Hempfield during the first inning of their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal. The Knights face Seneca Valley in the final Wednesday.
Seniors on Norwin softball team vow not to back down from Seneca Valley in WPIAL final
Norwin has only three seniors, but they weren’t ready to turn in their softball uniforms before they donned their caps and gowns.

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Freeport senior Abby DeJidas
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Freeport’s Abby DeJidas
Freeport senior shortstop Abby DeJidas was not pleased with her performance in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.

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Southmoreland senior Gwen Basinger
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Southmoreland’s Gwen Basinger
Southmoreland’s softball team was one of the WPIAL’s best during the regular season, going 14-2, finishing behind only Ligonier Valley in Section 3-3A.

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Avonworth starting pitcher Aidan Tinker throws against Burrell during WPIAL Class 3A semifinal action Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at North Allegheny High School.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 27, 2024
May 26, 2024
For the final time this school year, the district playoffs conclude on the diamond with baseball and softball championship and consolation action this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Armstrong’s Emma Paul rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against Connellsville during their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Gateway.
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 26, 2024
Trib HSSN softball player of the week: Emma Paul

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Thomas Jefferson pitcher Aubrey Shaffer celebrates after defeating North Hills in their WPIAL Class 5A playoff game on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Gateway.
Trib HSSN softball team of the week for May 26, 2024
Trib HSSN softball team of the week: Thomas Jefferson Jaguars

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