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Penn State recruit Kirsten Finarelli (26) is greeted at home plate after hitting a solo home run for Lake-Lehman in the fourth inning.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

H.S. Softball: Big inning gives Lake-Lehman win over Pittston Area

Sunday Dispatch - April 18, 2025

Pittston Area senior pitcher Gianna Adams was selected the Times Leader Player of the Year for softball for a second consecutive year. She finished her career with a WVC-record 832 strikeouts.
Fred Adams file photo | For Times Leader 6-6-24

H.S. Softball: Pittston Area’s Gianna Adams named Times Leader Player of the Year

H.S. Softball: Wyoming Valley Conference has 14 players named all-state

The Pittston Area softball team and coaches pose for the last time in the 2024 season with the PIAA Class 5A runner-up trophy on Thursday at Penn State.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

H.S. Softball: Pittston Area falls in eight innings in Class 5A state title game

Pittston Area’s Gianna Adams finished out her illustrious four-year pitching career on Thursday with 14 strikeouts in the PIAA Class 5A championship in State College.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

Even in defeat, Adams wraps storied Pittston Area career with fantastic performance

Pittston Area coach Frank Parente talks to his team prior to practice on Tuesday. The Patriots will play Thomas Jefferson for the PIAA Class 5A state championship at 4 p.m. Thursday at Penn State University.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

H.S. Softball: Pittston Area’s long journey leads to Class 5A state...

Sunday Dispatch - June 12, 2024 0

Pittston Area’s Gianna Adams, who has 820 career strikeouts, will pitch her final game for the Patriots when they play Thomas Jefferson for the PIAA Class 5A state championship at 4 p.m. Thursday at Penn State.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

Stellar season continues for Adams, Pittston Area softball into state finals

Sunday Dispatch - June 11, 2024 0

PIttston Area pitcher Gianna Adams, right, gets a hug from her catcher Julia Cocco before getting mobbed by her teammates after Adams fired a no-hit game against South Western on Monday at Pine Grove High School to catapult the Patriots into the PIAA 5A final for the second time in three years.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

Adams throws no-hitter to send Pittston Area to Class 5A title...

Sunday Dispatch - June 10, 2024 0

Hazleton Area’s Ryan Schmidt, left, scores at home on a fielder’s choice against Neshaminy in Friday’s Class 6A state quarterfinal win.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

Hazleton Area baseball, Pittston Area softball step from state title games

Sunday Dispatch - June 8, 2024 0

Pittston Area’s Tori Stephenson heads for home after clubing a two-run homer against Little Flower on Monday.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

PIAA SOFTBALL: Pittston Area rolls in first round

Sunday Dispatch - June 3, 2024 0

PIttston Area became the District 2 5A champion for the second time in three-years avenging the 2023 defeat from Abington Heights.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

Pittston Area wins D2-5A softball championship rematch against Abington Heights

Sunday Dispatch - May 28, 2024 0

Pittston Area’s Gianna Adams triples to start the Patriots’ four-run first inning against Lake-Lehman.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

H.S. Softball: Pittston Area defeats Lake-Lehman in battle of division champions

Sunday Dispatch - May 11, 2024 0

H.S. Softball: Starr shines in Berwick’s comeback win against Wyoming Area

Sunday Dispatch - May 2, 2024 0

Adams fans 20 in one-hitter as Pittston Area softball beats Tunkhannock

Sunday Dispatch - May 1, 2024 0

Pittston Area winning pitcher Gianna Adams (16) is about to hug teammate Gabby Gorzkowski (19) after Gorzkowski hit an inside-the-park home run to defeat South Williamsport 4-3 in eight innings.
Tony Callaio | For Times Leader

H.S. Softball: Gorzkowski’s inside-the-park homer give Pittston Area extra inning win

Sunday Dispatch - April 25, 2024 0