HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL


Perfect game lifts Canon-Mac in WPIAL softball playoffs

2013-05-24 00:14:20

Alayna Astuto was perfect as she helped the Big Macs blank Hempfield, 5-0, and advance to the Class AAA championship.


High School Softball: Wilson dominant as Riverside rolls

High School Softball: Wilson dominant as Riverside rolls

2013-05-23 00:39:23

It had been 15 years since two undefeated teams met so deep into the WPIAL softball season.


West Xtra: Young Bobcats a playoff surprise

West Xtra: Young Bobcats a playoff surprise

2013-05-23 00:26:31

For the first time since 1998, Beaver has secured a spot in the WPIAL softball playoffs.


West Xtra: Seniors lead Beaver to WPIAL title game

2013-05-23 00:22:31

One would have to pardon the Beaver baseball team while it sits back and enjoys a senior moment.


North Xtra: Seneca Valley, North Allegheny to meet again for title

2013-05-23 00:19:27

Two-time defending champ Seneca Valley, North Allegheny meet again, this time for WPIAL Class AAAA title.


North Xtra: 'Usual suspects' lead Deer Lakes

2013-05-23 00:19:14

Preseason No. 1 Deer Lakes finishes regular season unbeaten behind veteran group of familiar faces.


East Xtra: Power outage does in Hempfield

2013-05-23 00:18:22

Hempfield falls in WPIAL semifinals, but looks to regroup with PIAA berth on the line.


East/South Xtra: Serra continues to build softball program

2013-05-23 00:17:00

Risk pays off with productive season for Serra Catholic softball team.


North Xtra: He's Mr. Reliable for Deer Lakes

2013-05-23 00:15:18

Pitcher/outfielder Adam Fredley has been a key player for the Deer Lakes baseball team.


West Xtra: Vikings get shot at title

West Xtra: Vikings get shot at title

2013-05-23 00:06:44

Hopewell will take on undefeated South Park in the WPIAL Class AAA championship game Tuesday.


South Xtra: South Park advances to title game

2013-05-23 00:04:26

Undefeated South Park has a big challenge on its hands as it prepares for the WPIAL Class AAA baseball championship game.


OLSH reaches 1st title game

2013-05-22 00:34:41

Our Lady of Sacred Heart and pitcher Preston Falascino slipped past California to earn the school's first Class A final appearance.


Tigers bunt way to final

2013-05-22 00:29:58

The Tigers' balanced lineup chipped away and pitcher Mitch Machi tossed a two-hitter to shut out Hempfield, 3-0.


Eagles make early run stand up

2013-05-22 00:21:30

Undefeated South Park got the only run it needed in the first and advanced to the WPIAL Class AAA title game.


High School Baseball: Programs finding new success

2013-05-21 00:13:55

Six teams in the WPIAL baseball semifinals are entering unfamiliar territory.


High School Softball: Peters Township prevails

High School Softball: Peters Township prevails

2013-05-21 00:12:25

Second-seeded Latrobe earned a first-round bye in the WPIAL Class AAAA softball playoffs.


High school baseball: Semifinal previews

2013-05-21 00:10:00

WPIAL semifinal previews in all four classes.


Softball Pitching Leaders

2013-05-18 00:06:55

Final Regular Season Softball Pitching Leaders


Baseball Statistical Leaders

2013-05-18 00:06:43

Final Regular Season Baseball Statistical Leaders


High School Softball: Class AAA top seed holds off upset bid

2013-05-17 00:04:28

Highlands was two outs away from pulling off one of the biggest WPIAL softball playoff upsets in a number of years.


Seneca Valley advances to semifinals in Class AAAA baseball

Seneca Valley advances to semifinals in Class AAAA baseball

2013-05-16 00:30:06

Raiders pitcher throws 1-hitter in victory against Bethel Park.


Beaver pitcher strikes out 17 in 6-0 Class AA win

2013-05-16 00:28:32

Beaver's Austin Logan pitches 2-hitter in 6-0 victory against Laurel in WPIAL Classs AA quarterfinal baseball game.


South Xtra: Keystone Oaks enjoys program turnaround

South Xtra: Keystone Oaks enjoys program turnaround

2013-05-16 00:23:07

This was the season that Keystone Oaks baseball coach Scott Crimone was pointing toward and his team hasn't let him down.


North Xtra: Vincentian softball keeping tradition

2013-05-16 00:21:28

Vincentian Academy softball team battles injuries, lack of depth to qualify for playoffs.i


West Xtra: Under Palermo, Sto-Rox a success story on/off field

West Xtra: Under Palermo, Sto-Rox a success story on/off field

2013-05-16 00:19:32

Under coach Bill Palermo, Sto-Rox is a perennial contender for WPIAL softball championships, but that's not what is most important to him.


East Xtra: Central Catholic seniors leading the way

2013-05-16 00:14:48

Senior group leads Central Catholic baseball team to section title and into the WPIAL playoffs.


North Xtra: North Allegheny relies on pitching for playoffs

2013-05-16 00:10:08

The North Allegheny baseball team boasts seven players batting better than .300, but what makes this team truly special isn't offense.


South Xtra: Despite loss in playoffs, Rebels' season is worth a yell

2013-05-16 00:06:48

Seton-LaSalle won its section title again in softball, but the Rebels season was ended in the first round of the playoffs by Beaver.


East Xtra: Greensburg Central Catholic, coach form good match

2013-05-16 00:05:14

First-year coach Anthony Manley turning things around for Greensburg Central Catholic baseball.


West Xtra: OLSH rides senior standout in playoffs

2013-05-16 00:03:04

Preston Falascino is having an excellent season statistically, but the only number he is concerned with is his team's victory total.


East Xtra: Landmark season at Woodland Hills

2013-05-16 00:02:01

Years of hard work pay off for Woodland Hills softball team with rare postseason appearance.


High School Softball: Peters gains win in grand fashion

High School Softball: Peters gains win in grand fashion

2013-05-15 00:08:47

Batting with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the seventh and the score tied, Carly Konopka belted a grand slam for the win.


High School Baseball: Shady Side Academy upsets Riverside

2013-05-14 00:13:54

Riverside won PIAA titles the past two seasons. Monday, Shady Side Academy ended Riverside's season much earlier.


High School Baseball: Trinity surprises Hampton, 4-3

High School Baseball: Trinity surprises Hampton, 4-3

2013-05-14 00:09:27

When Hampton and Trinity met Monday in the WPIAL playoffs, it was expected to be a low-scoring game.


Blackhawk junior Brendan McKay has numbers that should make scouts take notice

2013-05-12 00:35:13

He is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound left-handed junior pitcher at Blackhawk and what he has done so far in his career is impressive.


WPIAL softball playoff previews

2013-05-10 00:19:02

A breakdown of the postseason field for each classification, including the favorites to take home the WPIAL gold medals.


WPIAL baseball playoff previews

2013-05-10 00:12:52

A breakdown of the postseason field for each classification, including the favorites to take home the WPIAL gold medals.


West Xtra: Fort Cherry senior closes his career on a high note

2013-05-09 00:21:54

Fort Cherry senior Kyle Witzberger gave it his best shot, but he couldn't quite lift the Rangers into the WPIAL baseball playoffs.


South Xtra: Steel Valley ends section title drought

South Xtra: Steel Valley ends section title drought

2013-05-09 00:21:16

The Steel Valley Ironmen ended a section title drought that extended nearly two decades when it defeated Shady Side Academy Monday.


North Xtra: Pine-Richland baseball emerges as title threat

North Xtra: Pine-Richland baseball emerges as title threat

2013-05-09 00:18:13

Formidable offense leads Pine-Richland into baseball playoffs.


East Xtra: Plum's fast finish upholds softball standard

2013-05-09 00:17:05

Class AAAA Section 2 may have had a down year by previous year standards but that did not stop Plum from putting together a solid season.


North Xtra: Hampton rebounds nicely from a very shaky start

2013-05-09 00:16:38

On the verge of a disastrous start in section play, one of Hampton's leaders made a plea to her teammates. The wake-up call worked.


Post-Gazette high school athletes of the week

Post-Gazette high school athletes of the week

2013-05-09 00:16:38

Central Catholic baseball: P.J. DeMeo.Peters Township lacrosse: Caitlin Carey


West Xtra: Riverside utilizes 'prevent' defense

2013-05-09 00:15:58

The Riverside High School softball team is not only undefeated, but almost unscored upon thi spring.


East Xtra: Franklin Regional gets hot at right time

2013-05-09 00:11:36

Big week has red-hot Franklin Regional ready for baseball playoffs.


South Xtra: Big Macs emerge as champs of rugged section

2013-05-09 00:08:58

The Canon-McMillan baseball team pulled off a rarity this spring, going from worst to first in Section 5-AAAA.


South Xtra: West Mifflin Titans shape up as a winner

South Xtra: West Mifflin Titans shape up as a winner

2013-05-09 00:06:27

It has been a process, but the West Mifflin softball team can claim a section co-championship and its first playoff appearance since 1998.


West Xtra: New Brighton earns a berth in Class AA playoffs

West Xtra: New Brighton earns a berth in Class AA playoffs

2013-05-09 00:04:06

Coach Mickey Campbell, in his third season with New Brighton, has guided the Lions to the WPIAL playoffs.


Riverview's Malky a double threat as hitter, pitcher

2013-05-07 00:25:41

Riverview High School shortstop/pitcher has a chance to lead the WPIAL in hitting and strikeouts.


High school highlights: Steel Valley wins, claims section title

High school highlights: Steel Valley wins, claims section title

2013-05-07 00:25:38

The previous time the Steel Valley baseball team won a section title in 1994, none of its current players were born.


High school notebook: New Castle junior recruited for both basketball, football

High school notebook: New Castle junior recruited for both basketball, football

2013-05-05 00:15:46

Malik Hooker, a standout at New Castle on the gridiron and the court, has seen his college recruitment soar to new heights.


Note to Softball Coaches

2013-05-05 00:12:54

Note to Softball Coaches


Note to Baseball Coaches

2013-05-05 00:11:47

Note to Baseball Coaches


High School Baseball: Big Macs capture Section 5 crown

2013-05-04 00:43:15

With a chance to win the WPIAL Class AAAA Section 5 baseball title, Canon-McMillan didn't waste any time jumping on Peters Township.


North Xtra: Pitching staff carrying Hampton's hopes

North Xtra: Pitching staff carrying Hampton's hopes

2013-05-02 00:21:14

When it comes to outstanding pitching, Hampton's talent trumps nearly all of the other teams in the WPIAL.


West Xtra: Hopewell's great expectations result in opponents getting the dickens beaten out of them

2013-05-02 00:20:05

Not surprisingly, Hopewell has emerged as the WPIAL's top team in Class AAA.


High School Baseball: Franklin Regional prevails, 17-16

High School Baseball: Franklin Regional prevails, 17-16

2013-05-02 00:17:48

The Panthers overcame No. 2 Central Catholic at home in a slugfest for the ages.


South Xtra: Canon-Mac dealing well with unexpected setbacks

South Xtra: Canon-Mac dealing well with unexpected setbacks

2013-05-02 00:13:47

Despite facing some major challenges because of injuries to key players, Canon-McMillan has lived up to its lofty preseason ranking.


North Xtra: Shaler softball battling for WPIAL title

2013-05-02 00:13:10

Despite its youth, perennial softball contender Shaler once again flexing its muscles.


East Xtra: Greensburg Central Catholic wins softball title

East Xtra: Greensburg Central Catholic wins softball title

2013-05-02 00:12:18

Greensburg Central Catholic overcomes lack of depth to surge to top of softball standings.


West Xtra: West Allegheny seeking consistency on the field

2013-05-02 00:05:06

With a youthful lineup, West Allegheny has experienced some ups and downs on the softball field, but the end result has been successful.


East Xtra: Hempfield pitching the key to victory

2013-05-02 00:01:03

Deep pitching staff has Hempfield baseball team in thick of wild section race.


Big inning lifts North Catholic to win vs. Riverview

Big inning lifts North Catholic to win vs. Riverview

2013-04-30 00:08:54

The Trojans take over first in Class A Section 4 on the strength of an eight-run second inning in a 9-5 victory.


High School Notebook: Many in South Park hope coach doesn't quit his day job

High School Notebook: Many in South Park hope coach doesn't quit his day job

2013-04-28 00:03:13

South Park baseball coach Steve Bucci has helped turn the program around.


No. 1 Bethel Park rallies for win

2013-04-27 00:31:31

Top-ranked Bethel Park nips Mt. Lebanon, 5-4.


Seneca Valley gets ninth win in row

2013-04-26 00:24:09

The No. 3 Raiders edged rival North Allegheny, 3-2, to further their lead in Section 1.


Softball Pitching Leaders

2013-04-26 00:15:17

Softball Pitching Leaders


Baseball Statistical Leaders

2013-04-26 00:13:50

Baseball Statistical Leaders


East Xtra: Drop in classification working out well for Riverview baseball

East Xtra: Drop in classification working out well for Riverview baseball

2013-04-25 00:24:12

Riverview baseball team cautiously optimistic about extending its season into the playoffs.


West/South Xtra: Chartiers Valley grabs the lead in Section 3-AAA

West/South Xtra: Chartiers Valley grabs the lead in Section 3-AAA

2013-04-25 00:18:49

The Chartiers Valley baseball team is threatening to run away with the title in Section 3-AAA.


North Xtra: North Allegheny chasing Shaler in softball

2013-04-25 00:13:54

All aspects of team stepping up as North Allegheny softball gears toward playoff run.


South Xtra: Trinity leads way in section race

2013-04-25 00:12:16

With an experienced lineup returning the Trinity Hillers are focused on winning the Class AAA Section 2 softball title.


North Xtra: Surprising Shaler at top of baseball standings

North Xtra: Surprising Shaler at top of baseball standings

2013-04-25 00:11:46

With just a handful of players with previous varsity experience, the Shaler baseball team was bound to struggle this season. Not so.


West Xtra: Experienced Bridgers in section title hunt

West Xtra: Experienced Bridgers in section title hunt

2013-04-25 00:11:30

With an experienced lineup returning, it's no surprise that the Ambridge Area softball team is in contention for the Section 1-AAA title.


West Xtra: Beaver leads the race in tough section

2013-04-25 00:05:30

In a four-team scramble for the section title, Beaver has proven to be a team to be reckoned with.


Beaver clips Riverside, 8-6

Beaver clips Riverside, 8-6

2013-04-23 00:11:27

Fighting for a title in arguably the best section in Class AA, the Beaver baseball team earned perhaps its biggest win of the season.


High school notebook: Hopewell still wins despite distractions

2013-04-21 00:10:46

The Hopewell baseball team has its third coach in three years. Despite the changes, one thing remains constant.


High School Baseball: Central Catholic rallies to win

2013-04-19 00:03:36

P.J. DeMeo's father, Patrick, is a well-known surgeon and the Pirates medical director.


East Xtra: Experienced Jeannette battles for section title

East Xtra: Experienced Jeannette battles for section title

2013-04-18 00:26:07

Experience paying off as Jeannette baseball team makes run at playoffs.


West Xtra: There's nothing phone-y about Sto-Rox

West Xtra: There's nothing phone-y about Sto-Rox

2013-04-18 00:25:13

After an inauspicious start, the Sto-Rox softball team received a clear message from its coach.


South/East Xtra: Unbeaten McKeesport leads the way in Section 2-AAAA

South/East Xtra: Unbeaten McKeesport leads the way in Section 2-AAAA

2013-04-18 00:20:38

A non-factor in WPIAL softball for many years, McKeesport has burst on the scene this year with 9-0 start to the season.


South Xtra: Season has been a picnic so far for South Park

South Xtra: Season has been a picnic so far for South Park

2013-04-18 00:14:31

Through 12 games, the South Park High School baseball team has simply dominated its opposition this season.


North Xtra: New coach has North Hills believing it can win

North Xtra: New coach has North Hills believing it can win

2013-04-18 00:11:56

North Hills baseball team turning things around, making push for playoffs.


North Xtra: Mars softball takes step back to step up

2013-04-18 00:09:48

Trip to Florida has Mars softball team off to solid start.


West Xtra: Beavers busy building up the wins

2013-04-18 00:09:24

After a couple of losses to two good Class AA teams to open the season, Western Beaver has but a five-game winning streak together.


West Xtra: Tough section tests West Allegheny

West Xtra: Tough section tests West Allegheny

2013-04-18 00:06:37

In ultra-competitive WPIAL Class AAA Section 1, West Allegheny needs to do the "little things" right to compete for a playoff spot.


North Xtra: Quaker Valley proving to be contender for a section title

2013-04-18 00:06:33

Unbeaten Quaker Valley baseball team eyeing first trip to postseason since 2006.


Riverside wins pitchers' duel

2013-04-16 00:02:04

Two WPIAL baseball powers collided for a key section game Monday afternoon, and a costly miscue decided the outcome.


East Xtra: Spring trip boosts Plum baseball team

East Xtra: Spring trip boosts Plum baseball team

2013-04-11 00:27:34

An explosive offense has the team off to a fast start.


South Xtra: Light on experience, Baldwin must deal with tough section competition

South Xtra: Light on experience, Baldwin must deal with tough section competition

2013-04-11 00:24:33

The Baldwin High baseball team, which has talent but lacks experience, is trying to find a winning formula.


West Xtra: OLSH tries to build off '12 season

West Xtra: OLSH tries to build off '12 season

2013-04-11 00:24:17

After setting a program record for victories last season, the OLSH baseball team is looking to build off that this year.


West Xtra: Team's early play pleases Montour coach

West Xtra: Team's early play pleases Montour coach

2013-04-11 00:23:37

Despite the departure of four key players from last year's team, Montour is emerging as a WPIAL title contender once again.


South Xtra: Spring trip gives Peters an edge

2013-04-11 00:22:15

Unlike most district high school softball teams, Peters Township has already played 11 games -- and won 10 -- thanks to a trip south.


West Xtra: Moon handling a step up in competition quite well

West Xtra: Moon handling a step up in competition quite well

2013-04-11 00:19:03

The Moon High baseball team has moved up to Class AAAA competition this year, but the Tigers appear undaunted by the switch.


North Xtra: Deer Lakes softball wearing 'target'

2013-04-11 00:09:37

With seven starters returning from a WPIAL softball championship team, Deer Lakes is the team to beat.


Johnston's home run keeps No. 1 Hopewell undefeated

2013-04-11 00:05:19

Hopewell and Blackhawk were expected to have two of the best baseball teams in Class AAA this season.


Fox Chapel final solves North Allegheny in baseball

Fox Chapel final solves North Allegheny in baseball

2013-04-09 00:19:12

High school highlights: Fox Chapel had dropped nine games in a row to North Allegheny heading into Monday.


Bethel Park baseball moves to 6-0

Bethel Park baseball moves to 6-0

2013-04-06 00:38:56

In an early season showdown of two of the top baseball teams in Class AAAA, Bethel Park showed Friday why it is No. 1.


West Xtra: Rookie coach tries to rebuild at Moon

2013-04-04 00:26:27

After moving up the coaching chain in the Moon Area School District, Abby Niggel has taken over the varsity softball team this season.


South/East Xtra: Serra shouldn't be counted out in section race

South/East Xtra: Serra shouldn't be counted out in section race

2013-04-04 00:23:03

Star pitcher Alain Girman has graduated, but that doesn't mean Serra Catholic won't be a factor in the section baseball race.


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