It’s that time once again to here the ping and the pop of aluminum bats. It’s my favorite season of the year — baseball and softball season in the Mon Valley! New sections, new coaches, old rivalries ...

Coach Tony Watson said a different approach will be necessary as his team moves to a new section. While this year’s team may look a little different, the goals remain the same for Belle Vernon head co...

Several positions are up for grabs entering the season. Belle Vernon Area softball coach Tom Rodriguez knows the formula for success. It’s just a matter of putting all the right ingredients together a...

The Bearcats are focused on getting back to the playoffs after going 5-11 last season. Bentworth baseball coach Bill Matush has been around the game for many seasons in the Mon Valley. The former Mone...

No seniors were lost from last year’s team that reached the WPIAL finals and won a PIAA game. Bentworth softball enjoyed a historic season in 2024. The Bearcats posted 18 wins, won their section with ...

California is determined to get back to the postseason while moving up to Class 2A. The California baseball squad had an uncharacteristic 2024 campaign. The Trojans missed the playoffs and finished be...

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Charleroi will be in a challenging section after moving up to Class 3A. Every year, the goals for Charleroi’s baseball team are the same. Make the WPIAL playoffs and compete for and win the section. V...

Coach Trey Tilghman likes his chances behind star pitcher Lyla Brunner. It’s not very often that a coach in any sport seems happy when his team is bumped up to a higher classification. Meet Trey Tilgh...

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Coach Andre Carr has pitching issues to sort out after losing top hurler Jeffery Thompson due to arm fatigue. The Clairton baseball team enters the 2025 season with a unique challenge — youth. Last ye...

EF will face a challenging schedule, beginning with a trip to Orlando. The Elizabeth Forward baseball team will have an experienced group this season, and with growing comfort between the players and ...

Coach Harry Rutherford believes his team is in good position for another section title and two more long playoff runs. It’s a new season and expectations still remain the same for the Elizabeth Forwar...

Frazier’s new coach has seven starters returning from last year. It’s finally Dorcon Time for the Frazier baseball team. After 16 years of coaching at various levels in the district, Rob Dorcon is ent...

A strong freshman class will help the Commodores compete with the best teams in Class 2A. It could be scary to think that the Frazier softball team is actually better this season than in 2024. But tha...

It’s time for Mother Nature to start warming up and for our local athletes to get back on the field. Tomorrow is the official start of the spring regular season as local high school baseball and softb...

McKeesport coach Sam Ligeros will rely on fundamentals to improve after last year’s 2-15 season. A year ago, the McKeesport baseball team struggled through a tough 2-15 season in 4A. This season, the ...

Coach Troy Thomas will rely on his daughter to serve as the pitching ace. McKeesport softball coach Troy Thomas must be wondering what he did to upset the WPIAL. In 2024, playing in 4A, the Tigers wer...

He’s encouraged by the turnout as Monessen has more than 20 players on its roster. Frank Rapsky could have probably chosen a better situation for his first-ever varsity head coaching job, He was hired...