Non-league
NORTH PENN 15, PERKIOMEN VALLEY 0 (3 innings)
Felicia Connolly did not allow a hit in three shutout innings, fanning five and walking one.
The Knights put four runs on the board in the top of the first that was highlighted by a two-run single by Brandi Groarke and a two-run home run by Alana Drummond.
In the second, Gianna Howard, Brigidi and Alana Battavio led off the inning with back-to-back-to-back singles to load the bases. Gabriella Battavio followed with an RBI single, setting the stage for Tallie Smink who lined a grand slam home run to center field. By the time the inning was over, the Knights had pushed seven runs across and led 11-0 on their way to the abbreviated mercy rule win.
By the numbers: North Penn: Tallie Smink (2-for-3, HR, 5 RBIs, 1R), Alana Drummond (1-for-3, HR, 3RBIs, 1R), Brandi Groarke (2-or-2, 3RBIs, 3R), Gabriella Battavio (1-for-1, 1RBI, 3R, 2BB), Gabriella Brigidi (2-for-2, 1R)
Felicia Connolly (W) (3.0 IP, 0 H, 0R 1BB, 5K)
North Penn coach Rick Torresani:
“I was very happy with the way the girls came out from the start of the game. Alana Drummond (3-run homer) and Tallie Smink (Grand Slam) had the big hits along with Brandi Groarke (2 hits) and Gianna Howard (2 hits). Felicia Connelly got the win giving up no hits and 1 walk.
“We are now looking forward to start our conference schedule on Thursday.”
Up next: North Penn will host Central Bucks West in Thursday’s SOL opener.
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OWEN J ROBERTS 6, SOUDERTON 3
The visiting Wildcats opened up a 4-0 lead after two innings. Souderton got right back in the game with a three-run third when – with a pair on board – Kiera Fadden lined a three-run home run to left field.
That 4-3 scored stood until the top of the sixth when the Wildcats added a pair.
Madi Mott turned in five strong innings in the circle, allowing just one earned run while walking three and striking out 12.
By the numbers: Souderton: Skyler Byrnes (2-for-3, 1R), Megan Borro (2-for-3, 2B), Kiera Fadden (1-for-2, HR, 3RBIs, 1R)
Madi Mott (5.0 IP, 6H, 2R, 1ER, 3BB, 12K)
Up next: Souderton will host Pennridge in Thursday’s SOL opener.
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Saturday, March 21
NESHAMINY 9, CONWELL-EGAN 7
Neshaminy took a 9-3 lead into the seventh inning when the visiting Eagles scored four runs, but the ‘Skins held on for the win.
Jill Rickards continued her early-season tear with a pair of hits, including a double, and two RBIs. Riley McCafferty hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth that put the Redskins on top 6-1.
By the numbers: Neshaminy: Jill Rickards (2-for-4, 2B, 2RBIs, 3R), Zahmira Coppola-Miller (2-for-4, 1RBI), Riley McCafferty (1-for-3, HR, 3RBIs, 1R)
Up next: Neshaminy will travel to Quakertown for a non-league crossover game Tuesday.
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Neshaminy 300 033 x 9-8-2
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