District 11 Softball: North Schuylkill belts Blue Mountain in Class 4A semifinals, qualifies for states By Bob Lipsky· May 24, 2025·PINE GROVE — The Sluggin’ Spartans did what they do best. They love to hit, hit … and hit some more. They…
District 11 Softball: Tamaqua holds off Notre Dame-Green Pond in Class 4A quarterfinal By Sam Matta· May 23, 2025·TAMAQUA — Sometimes this band of softball players can surprise itself. It’s been a joyride for Tamaqua 2025; little expected but plenty…
HS Softball: Schuylkill League coaches select All-Star team By Bob Lipsky· May 13, 2025·The Schuylkill League Softball Coaches All-Star Team was released Tuesday. The league coaches picked a Division I and Division II team as…
HS Softball: Tri-Valley rallies past Tamaqua in Schuylkill League quarterfinals By Bob Lipsky· May 13, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — Often, winning softball is about pressuring the opponent into mistakes, then cashing in on those opportunities. That’s how Tri-Valley knocked…
Schuylkill League Softball Playoffs Preview Capsules By Bob Lipsky· May 11, 2025·Schuylkill League Softball Playoffs Preview Capsules Schedule All games at Blue Mountain’s Patton Field Monday, May 12 Quarterfinals Division I No. 3…
HS Softball: Tamaqua beats Mahanoy Area, rain By Bob Lipsky· May 5, 2025·MAHANOY CITY — Peyton Faust and Naomi Knitter combined on a two-hitter as Tamaqua closed in on a Schuylkill League playoff berth…
HS Softball: North Schuylkill earns share of Division I lead By Bob Lipsky· May 2, 2025·MOUNT CARMEL — Olivia Jones pitched a three-hitter and struck out 12 to lead North Schuylkill over Lourdes 8-1 on Friday in…
HS Softball: North Schuylkill knocks off Pine Grove in Division I showdown By Bob Lipsky· April 29, 2025·PINE GROVE — North Schuylkill did it again. For the second time this season, the Spartans defeated Pine Grove in a Schuylkill…
HS Softball: Tamaqua knocks off Blue Mountain in Division I thriller By Bob Lipsky· April 28, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — Naomi Knitter doesn’t look like a freshman. She doesn’t pitch like one, either. She’s tall, poised and in complete command…
HS Softball: North Schuylkill knocks off Blue Mountain in Division I showdown By Bob Lipsky· April 22, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — Brigid Flynn pitched a complete-game four-hitter to lead North Schuylkill to a 3-1 victory over Blue Mountain on Tuesday evening…
HS Softball: Tri-Valley rallies past Pottsville By Bob Lipsky· April 14, 2025·HEGINS — Tri-Valley’s players had every reason to hang their heads. Pottsville led by two runs heading to the bottom of the…
HS Softball: Pottsville defeats Wyomissing By Bob Lipsky· March 29, 2025·POTTSVILLE — Peyton Eckert pitched a complete game, striking out six and walking none, as Pottsville held off Wyomissing 3-1 on Saturday…
HS Softball: North Schuylkill slams Shamokin By Bob Lipsky· March 21, 2025·FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Olivia Jones had a big day at the plate and in the circle to lead North Schuylkill to a…
HS Softball: Tamaqua slugs way past Marian By Bob Lipsky· March 19, 2025·HOMETOWN — It’s no secret that Tamaqua struggled at the plate last season. So the Blue Raiders went to work during the…
HS Softball: Cards, Spartans look to unseat Eagles in Division I By Bob Lipsky· March 13, 2025·The past two softball seasons have been The Era of the Eagles. Two Schuylkill League championships. Two District 11 Class 4A championships.…