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No. 12 Freeport softball upsets No. 5 Southmoreland in WPIAL Class 3A 1st round
Freeport made the WPIAL softball playoffs 12 straight seasons before missing out last spring. The Yellowjackets so far are enjoying their return to the postseason. The No. 12 seed got on the board first in Tuesday afternoon’s Class 3A first-round matchup with No. 5 Southmoreland at Gateway before withstanding a rally by the Scotties.
Well-prepared Central Valley knocks Mt. Pleasant out of WPIAL softball playoffs
Like most games, Central Valley softball players knew the assignment. Coach Shannon Sullivan and her staff like to analyze opponents down to the finest details. They know tendencies. “We had girls watching film during study hall,” Sullivan said. “We chart pitches and do our homework on teams. We know what...
Clutch pitching key for Franklin Regional in 1st-round win over Connellsville
Connellsville had runners at first and second with one out in the top of the seventh inning, and Franklin Regional pitcher Blake Bertucci quickly fell behind in the count to Matt Firestone. Three balls and no strikes. A touch-and-go, one-run lead in the playoffs rested squarely on Bertucci’s shoulders, but...
Vanderbilt Baseball Weekly Report – May 13, 2024
Vanderbilt went 2-2 on the week with wins over Louisville and No. 1 Tennessee. Last Week’s Results (2-2) This Week (All times central) Friday, May 17 at #2 Kentucky – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at #2 Kentucky – 11 a.m. (SEC Network) Commodore Notes. Vanderbilt went...
14th-seeded Burrell baseball stuns Mt. Pleasant in 1st round of WPIAL Class 3A playoffs
Any team wanting to be successful in the WPIAL playoffs should follow Burrell’s recipe Tuesday at Gateway. The No. 14 Bucs combined timely hitting, sound defense and the crafty pitching of left-hander Stevie Hasson en route to a 6-2 upset of No. 3 Mt. Pleasant in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.
Baseball Game Recap: Belle Vernon Comes Up Short
Belle Vernon fell victim to Central Catholic and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 8-0 to the Central Catholic Vikings. The match marked the first time this year in which Belle Vernon was not able to get on the board. Belle Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to...
Baseball Recap: Carmichaels takes down Carlynton in a playoff battle
Carmichaels had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Carlynton Cougars 9-1. Considering Carmichaels has won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new. Liam Lohr made a splash...
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