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Zoe Rychel, Brianna Mensch Named Big 56 All-Conference Softball

Posted on: by Jonathan Spina
Young female softball player in black uniform prepares to catch a ball, showcasing athleticism on the field.

By: Jared Barton

Two North Allegheny softball players were named to the Big 56 All-Conference teams announced on Thursday morning.

Junior infielder Zoe Rychel was named a first-team selection, while sophomore Brianna Mensch was named second-team at the designated player position.

Rychel batted .431 for the Tigers with 28 hits. including nine doubles and a home run. She also accumulated 12 RBI and 13 runs scored. In the field, Rychel had 15 putouts and 39 assists. This was not Rychel’s first time being selected to the all-conference team, as the Bucknell softball commit was named first-team Big 56 last season as well.

Mensch was a .300 hitter for the Tigers this season on nine hits, including four doubles and a home run. She had six RBI and scored two runs. In 28.2 innings of work from the circle, Mensch had 16 strikeouts.

Zoe Rychel Commits To Bucknell Softball

Posted on: by Jonathan Spina
Softball player on base, focused and ready to run, wearing team colors of black and gold, in a lively game setting.

By: Jared Barton

North Allegheny softball junior Zoe Rychel has announced where she will be playing at the next level following graduation next spring.

Rychel, who was recently named a captain for this season, posted to social media Monday evening about her decision to attend Bucknell University in the fall of 2027.

Rychel was recognized as a preseason player to watch by Trib HSSN in recent days.

As a sophomore, she earned a spot on the 6A second-team for the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association All-State team. It was the third honor of the year, as she was named first-team Big 56 All-Conference and All-WPIAL as well.

Rychel was tabbed second-team all-state at second base. In 19 games played, she batted .438 with 28 hits, including 12 doubles, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored. In the field, she boasted a .984 fielding percentage with 51 putouts and nine assists.

Additionally, Rychel is also a member of the Team Pennsylvania travel softball organization.

North Allegheny softball opens the season on the road Thursday against Shaler. First pitch is slated for 4:00 p.m.

Hayden Robertson Signs With Pitt-Bradford For Softball

Posted on: by Jonathan Spina
Student athlete celebrating commitment to Pitt Bradford at signing event with North Allegheny banner in the background.

By: Jared Barton

A North Allegheny softball player has confirmed her commitment to play at the next level ahead of her senior season with the Tigers. Hayden Robertson officially signed to play college softball at Pitt-Bradford on Wednesday.

Robertson had a summer batting average of .420 last year while driving in 25 runs and stealing 18 bases. Her on-base percentage was also .461 in the summer of 2025.

Robertson is taking CHS and honors classes in preparation for studying nursing at Pitt-Bradford, which participates in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference of NCAA Division III Softball.