Fifteen SOL softball teams will be competing in the District 1 Tournament. Check out the preview capsules for all the teams.
District 1 6A
#2 COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH (Opening round bye)
---17-3 overall
---9-1 SOL Patriot Division champion or co-champion pending results of CR North/Turman game
---Second division title in as many years
---2024 PIAA 6A state runner-up
---Lexi Waring was 13-3 in the circle with an ERA of 1.965. The senior ace had 128 strikeouts in 103.1 innings. She is also hitting.365 (.403 OBP)
---Others key players: Julia Scannapieco, 1B/Pitcher (.486, .847 slugging, 35 hits, 27 RBIs, 7 HR), Sophia Salamon, C (.317, 19 hits, 15 RBIs), Kelly Delise, 2B (.368, 21 hits, 12 runs), Shannon Williams, SS (.328, 22 hits, 16 runs), Jenna Pesapane, 3B (.403, 27 hits, 16 runs), Molly Gabriele, CF (.364), Veronica Houk, RF (.434, 23 hits, 19 RBIs, 18 runs), Margot McLean, DP (.350)
---Wins over Class 6A #8 Plymouth Whitemarsh (8-2), #15 Pennsbury (5-4, 4-3), #17 CB South (13-9), #22 Neshaminy (2-1, 6-3) & Class 5A #5 Upper Moreland (3-2),
---Split season series with 6A #7 Council Rock North (2-4, 6-4)
Coach Scott Molle: “Our team learned a lot from last season making a run to the title game. We will use that experience and pass it along to our freshman to help us maneuver in our bracket. We had a great season and couldn’t have asked for anything more from the team. The girls have been working hard all year to be ready for the playoffs. We have played in some tight scoring games this season and that will only help us as the playoffs move along. We hope to stay composed and take one game at a time approach. This is what we worked so hard to get to, and we will play as a team and support every teammate to help them succeed starting Wednesday.”
Up next: Will host the winner of #15 Pennsbury/#18 Downingtown West on Wednesday.
#6 SOUDERTON (Opening round bye)
---16-3 overall
---8-2 SOL Colonial Division second place to North Penn
---Pitching staff anchored by junior Skyler Byrnes, who has an 11-3 record. Bella Kreyenhagen was 4-0 with an ERA of 2.59.
---Josi Tolentino, the team's catcher, is the lone senior on the squad, and she has made her presence felt, finishing the regular season with a team-high .517 batting average. She also leads the Indians with 32 RBIs and 30 hits - 16 for extra bases, including 10 home runs.
---Key contributors at the plate are Kendal Nelson, Fr/OF (.500, 16 RBIs), Skyler Byrnes Jr/P/DP (.446, 23 RBIs, 5 HR), Kathryn Jones, Jr/3B (.410, 10 RBIs), Kiera Fadden, Soph/SS (.394, 3HR, 9 SB), Bella Kreyenhagen, Soph/DP (.360), Ava Detwiler Jr/Utility (.333, 14 RBIs, 21 runs), Emma Lewis, Soph/Utility (.327, 15 RBI), Emma Messmer Soph/2B (.300, 17 RBIs, 23 runs).
---Wins over Class 6A #7 Council Rock North (5-3), #14 CB West (5-4, 10-7), #17 CB South (5-3, 10-4), #23 Pennridge (7-2, 16-4), 5A #4 Upper Dublin (11-2), #8 Hatboro-Horsham (5-0), #11 Phoenixville (12-2)
Souderton coach Tyler Bui: “This team lost 10 seniors last year. Typically, this would be a rebuilding year for most teams. We have a very young team (1 senior, 3 juniors, 8 sophomores, 2 freshmen), but our coaching staff instilled in them a solid-work ethic in the fall. We have the mentality that we will not lose any games because another team outworked us. These girls have put in the work and have had an amazing season. I am extremely proud of their accomplishments this year. These girls are talented and poised, and we look forward to the opportunity to compete in the postseason.”
Up next: Will host the winner of #11 North Penn/#22 Neshaminy
#7 COUNCIL ROCK NORTH (Opening round bye)
---13-6 overall
---8-1 SOL Patriot (final finish pending result of Monday’s Rock North/Truman game)
---Three different pitchers – freshman Mia Kiskurno, junior Lucy Mills & junior Olivia Schlindwein – have started five or more games, all with a 500 or better winning percentage.
---Six of the nine batters in lineup are hitting .350 or better on the season, led by Kayla Ripper (.582) and Mia Kiskurno (.532)
---In 19 games, Rock North has scored 141 runs. Seven different players have scored double-digit runs, led by Kayla Ripper with 26 runs scored. The team has amassed 115 RBIs with six different players contributing double digits in that category, led by senior captain Sierra Klein with 19.
---Wins over Class 6A #9 Conestoga (20-12), #11 North Penn (7-1), #15 Pennsbury (8-0, 4-3), #22 Neshaminy (8-2, 9-3), Class 5A #4 (8-5)
---Split season series with 6A #2 Council Rock South (4-2, 4-6)
Up next: Winner will host winner of #10 Haverford/#23 Pennridge Wednesday.
#8 PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH (Opening round bye)
---13-5 overall
---9-0 SOL Liberty Division champions
---Second consecutive division crown
---Sharing time in the circle are senior Madison Moran, P/1B (6 wins, 35 Ks in 41 innings, 2.37 ERA, .223 batting average against), (.438 BA, .491 OBP, 19 RBI, 15 runs) & senior Rian Reed, P/1B (6 wins, 76 Ks in 63 innings, 1.99 ERA.175 batting average against),
(.404 BA, 21 hits, 11 RBI, 9 runs)
---Players to watch include freshman Zoey Robinson, SS (.419, 24 hits, 16 runs), senior Kaline Childers, CF (.388, 1.130 OPS, 4 2B, 33B, 2HR, 20 runs), freshman Gia Bono, C/3B (.382, 1.124 OPS, 4HR, 15 RBI, 18 runs), junior Anna Powel, C/3B (.345, 14 RBI, 13R), senior Jenna Yablon, RF (.340), junior Emily Dobrowolski, LF (.333, 10 RBI, 11 runs)
---Wins over Class 6A #7 Council Rock North (18-0), #15 Pennsbury (6-5), Class 5A #4 Upper Dublin (4-2), #5 Upper Moreland (2-0), #6 Mount St. Joseph (5-2), #8 Hatboro-Horsham (9-2, 6-3)
Coach Mike Perez: Coming into the season, we set three team performance goals for ourselves. After achieving the first two - winning the SOL Liberty Division League Championship (for the second consecutive season) and earning a first round bye in the PIAA District 1 playoffs - we are looking to avenge last year's second round district playoff exit to achieve our third team goal of making it back to the PIAA 6A State Playoffs. There is a lot of talent in this year's 6A rankings, with a lot of excellent teams in the bracket. So we know it will be tough, but we're excited for the challenge and looking forward to getting back out on the field.”
Up next: Will host winner of #9 Conestoga/#24 Ridley Wednesday.
#22 NESHAMINY at #11 NORTH PENN (Monday, 4 pm)
North Penn
---11-7 overall
---8-1 SOL Colonial Division champions
---Eight straight division championships, 10th in 11 years.
---Defending 2024 PIAA 6A state champions
---Won 7 of 8 to close out regular season
---Villanova University commit Felicia Connolly has 2.81 ERA with 140 strikeouts and 15 walks. She averages 13 strikeouts a game. The junior ace is also a contributor at the plate where she is hitting .429 with 21 hits.
---Key players include Tallie Smink, 3B (.361, 22 hits, 10 RBIs), Mady Archer, 1B (.348, 23 hits, 13 RBIs), Gabby Battavio, LF (.396, 19 hits, 10 walks), Cailin Halfpenny, CF (.378, 20 hits, 11 runs),, Brandi Groarke, 2B (.288, 15 hits, 8 runs)
---Wins over Class 6A #6 Souderton (7-5, 6-4), #14 CB West (3-2, 2-1), #17 CB South (6-5, 8-1) & #21 William Tennent (12-2
Coach Rick Torresani: “The team started off slow but has been playing really good softball lately. This team wants to keep the tradition up playing well in the postseason. We have the leadership, pitching, hitting and the MUDITA to do it.”
Neshaminy
---10-9 overall
---5-5 SOL Patriot Division
---Led at the plate by Zahmira Coppola-Miller, who boasts a .519 average.
---Other key players include Morgan Leonhauser (3B), Kendall McCafferty (1B), Addie Pennisi (OF/P), Jill Rickards (OF), Molly Ambrosius (P)
---Wins over Class 6A #11 North Penn (3-1), #23 Pennridge (15-2) & 5A #8 Hatboro-Horsham (2-0)
---Split with Class 6A #15 Pennsbury (2-1, 10-15).
Coach Sarah Martoccio: “After having a slow start to the season, we are really looking forward to showing our improvement in the playoffs. The girls have been working so hard, and that hard work has shown in the last few weeks. We are excited to have the opportunity to showcase this moving forward.”
Up next: Winner will travel to #6 Souderton Wednesday.
#19 BOYERTOWN at #14 CENTRAL BUCKS WEST (Monday, 4 pm)
Central Bucks West
---11-8 overall
---3-6 SOL Colonial Division
---Key players: Taylor Hooven Sr/2B (.444, 1.080 OPS, 28 hits, 19 RBIs, 13 runs, 3 2B, 2 HR), Marley Swain Jr/1B (.480, 1.104 OPS, 24 hits, 15 runs), Ana Glemser, Sr/P/OF (.364, 1.116 OPS, 24 hits, 19 RBIs, 4 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR), (8-7, 3.184 ERA, 92IP, 82K), Katherine James, Jr/SS (.339, .890 OPS, 20 hits, 10 RBIs, 22 runs), Sam Hooven, Fr/C (.320, .945 OPS, 22 RBIs, 6 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR), Laila Murray, Sr/3B (.305, 18 hits, 11 RBIs, 10 runs, 1 3B, 1 HR), Jill Boyle, Jr/CF (.284, 19 hits, 16 RBIs, 20 runs, 6 SB), Taylor Sheplock, Fr/RF (Team leader with 7 SB)
---Wins over Class 6A #8 Plymouth Whitemarsh (3-2), Class 5A #6 Mount St. Joseph Academy (12-2) & #8 Hatboro-Horsham (16-2)
Boyertown
---10-8 overall
---6-6 PAC Liberty
---Team batting average of .367
---Lehigh commit Kyra Neiswender is 8-7 in the circle with a 3.01 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 82.3 innings. She also hits at a .426 clip with 23 hits, 7 doubles, 17 RBIs, 17 runs.
---Led at plate by Kean University commit Rielynn Carey (.500, 34 hits, 5 2B, 5 3B, 4 HR, 23 RBIs, 23 runs).
---Key contributors include Aubrey Gilbert (.436, 24 hits, 20 runs), Jenna Fox (.388, 19, hits, 18 runs), Lindsay Mathias (.385, 20 hits, 8 HR, 20 runs, 23 RBI), Samantha Sobek (.375, 21 hits, 19 RBIs) & Hailey Schildt (.328, 20 hits, 13 RBIs)
---Wins over Class 6A #8 Plymouth Whitemarsh (13-3), #18 Downingtown West (10-0) & 5A #11 Phoenixville (11-1)
---Split season series with #5 Methacton (13-11, 2-14)
Up next: Winner will travel to #3 Avon Grove Wednesday.
#18 DOWNINGTOWN WEST at #15 PENNSBURY (Monday, 4 pm)
Pennsbury
---11-8 overall
---5-5 SOL Patriots Division
---Senior Kylie Dressel anchors the Falcons in the circle
----Led at the plate by juniors Liv Czerniak (a West Chester University commit), Jenna Thompson (a Purdue University commit) and Bella Morales. Morales has the team's top batting average.
---Wins over Class 6A #5 Methacton (9-7) & #11 North Penn (6-5)
---Split with #22 Neshaminy (1-2, 15-10)
Downingtown West
---13-7 overall
---12-6 Ches-Mont League
---Defending District 1 6A champion
---In the circle, Addy Carter is 12-7 with a 2.93 ERA. The senior ace has 141 strikeouts in 100.1 innings.
---Led at the plate by Casey McWilliams (.420, 29 hits, 10 2B, 21 RBIs, 26 runs), Sami Harple (.412, 28 hits, 11 RBIs, 17 runs), Ava Riccardo (.372, 16 hits, 15 runs), Ava Kaczmarski (.367, 22 hits, 6 HR, 24 RBIs).
---Wins over Class 6A #17 Central Bucks South (10-7)
---Split season series with Class 6A #3 Avon Grove (2-5, 2-0), #16 Downingtown East (1-4, 4-3) & Class 5A #7 West Chester East (5-2, 1-3)
Up next: The winner will travel to #2 Council Rock South Wednesday.
#17 CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH at #16 DOWNINGTOWN EAST (Monday, 4 pm)
Central Bucks South
---11-9 overall
---5-5 SOL Colonial Division
---Players to watch:
“We have some extreme talent on this team starting with Ella Wheeler, our senior center fielder, who is batting over .475 with close to a .500 on-base percentage and just continues to improve game to game, and on top of that, her defense is second to none.
“Behind her, we have Maddie McClintock, our designated player, who continue to hit lights out. She is batting over 450 and is a very difficult out.
“After her, our sophomore first baseman, Maddie Motley, is also on a tear this, year batting over .380.
“Our catcher Erin Ruddell is hitting over .375 and is a beast behind the plate. You can’t run on her. She will back pick you off the second you let your guard down.
“Maura Fleming, our starting second baseman who is attending Kutztown in the fall, is hitting over .355 and is an incredible talent defensively at second base. She is also a true leader of this team and continues to set the tone by example.
“Cam Lee is our stud shortstop and one of the best defensive players in the league. She is also a potential deep threat with the bat and hits for a very high average.
“On the pitching mound, we have three stellar options. Honestly, we truly have four but one of those options I need to leave at first base. Brooke Taylor, Alexis Griffin, and Chrissy Ivers have all shown signs of excellence this year. It makes it tough for us to decide who gets the ball. That is a great problem to have. They are all great players.
“Kate Muntz and Megan Sandow have also show signs of excellence defensively and in the batter’s box. They both have some huge clutch hits for us this year and are doing very well for this team.
“Sophie Ngheim, Dallas Deblasis, and Maddie Jeffreys have also big a huge part of our success this year. Some timely hits and defensive plays as well.
“Keira Im, Riley Theis, and Allie Higdon have dealt with injuries all year but have been incredible teammates and contributed when they had the chance.
“We are also super excited about our four swing players: Kaylie Bonsall, Kala Wigo , Delaney Theis, and Hannah McClintock.”
---Wins over Class 6A #2 CR South (13-9), #14 CB West (7-3, 14-6), #15 Pennsbury (17-1), #22 Neshaminy (9-8)
---Split with Class 6A #23 Pennridge (6-2, 2-5)
Central Bucks South coach Matt McLaughlin: “The coaching staff is very excited to see what this week will bring for CB South softball. This is a very talented, very special team that has not given up under any circumstance this year. We have had some incredible comebacks and some very strong wins along the way. We are encouraged about where we are and believe we will make some serious noise as this week progresses. All of the girls mentioned above on this team care about each other and have been great to one another all season. We are super excited to see what we can do over the next few weeks. Let’s go South.”
Downingtown East
---13-7 overall
---13-5 Ches-Mont League
---Led at the plate by Lilly Waterer (.426, 23H, 9 2B, 5 HR, 24 RBIs), London Schaefer (.425, 6 2B, 4 3B) & Madison Baroni (.391, 25 hits, 6 2B, 4 3B, 19 RBIs)
---Other key contributors includes Lucia Giuliano (.358, 8 2B), Sam Wendig (.328, 20 hits), Hailey Long (.333, 7 SB, 5 2B, 4 3B)
---In the circle, Sam Wendig (8-5, 86.2 IP, 74K, 3.14 ERA) & London Schaefer (5-1, 40.2 IP, 47K, 1.89 ERA) share time.
---Wins over Class 5A #7 West Chester East (6-5, 6-0), #10 Unionville (8-2)
---Split with 6A #3 Avon Grove (3-5, 1-0) & #16 Downingtown West (4-1, 3-4)
Up next: Winner will travel to #1 Perkiomen Valley on Wednesday.
#21 WILLIAM TENNENT at SPRING-FORD (Monday, 4 pm)
William Tennent
---13-5 overall
---7-2 SOL Freedom Division tied for second place
---Led by senior captains Morgan Kocher, Victoria Colagreco & Rylie O’Toole
---Kocher surpassed the 100-hit milestone and will continue her softball career at Kutztown University. The veteran center fielder hit .424 with 25 hits (6 extra base hits) and 23 runs scored.
---O’Toole will continue her softball career at Gwynedd Mercy University The senior pitcher batted .422 with 19 hits and 14 RBIs. In the circle, she threw 72.2 innings and struck out 64.
---Colagreco, O’Rourke’s batterymate behind the plate, will continue her softball career at Penn State Abington. She hit .404 with a team-high slugging percentage (.851) and OPS (1.390). She had 17 RBIs.
---Senior shortstop Sydney Teufel, who will be continuing her career at Alvernia, led the Panthers with a .455 batting average that included an OPS of 1.120, 25 hits (4 doubles, 5 triples, 2 home runs), 21 RBIs and 20 runs.
---Split season series with Class 5A #5 Upper Moreland (5-4, 6-7)
Coach Frank Hubmaster: “The players and coaches are excited to have made the playoffs again this year and look forward to another postseason experience.”
Spring-Ford
---12-7 overall
---9-4 Pioneer Athletic Conference, tied for third place in Liberty Division
---Lost to Methacton in PAC Tournament finals (4-7)
---Led by Drexel University-bound Jess Fliszar (pitcher) and Millersville commit Ava Bainbridge (C/Infield)
---Wins over Class 6A #2 Council Rock South (1-0), #19 Boyertown (9-6, 3-2) & 5A #11 Phoenixville (7-0)
---Split with PAC champion/#1 Perkiomen Valley (5-2, 0-1), #4 Owen J Roberts (7-4, 3-15)
Up next: Winner will travel to #5 Methacton on Wednesday.
#23 PENNRIDGE at #10 HAVERFORD (Monday, 4 pm)
---8-10 overall
---3-5 SOL Colonial Division
---Rams led by Florida State commit Averi Dockery at the plate and in the circle. She is batting a team-high .614 with a 1.205 slugging percentage with seven home runs and 20 RBIs while striking out only three times. In the circle, the senior boasts a 0.94 ERA with 85 strikeouts and only six earned runs. Opponents are batting .153 against her.
---Other players to watch include junior Jadyn Gulbinski, OF (.339, .775 OPS, 19 hits, 13 RBIs), freshman Taylor Toutkoushian, DP/3B (.314 with 40 plate appearances, .816 OPS, 10 RBI, 1 HR, and junior Emersyn Lesher, OF (.306, .917 OPS, 10 RBI, 1 HR)
---Win over #11 North Penn (6-3)
---Split season series with #17 Central Bucks South (2-6, 5-2)
Coach Kristyn Marinelli: “We had some ups and downs this season, so making it to the district playoffs is quite an accomplishment. I am proud of our players for overcoming adversity and coming up with big wins when they needed to, and clutch hits or big moments in the field to make this happen. We have relied on upperclassmen leadership, particularly among our senior and junior classes. However, we have had some young talent provide significant contributions to the team in the infield and outfield.”
Haverford
---16-4 overall
---13-3 Central League
---Ali Daly leads the Fords in the circle and at the plate. The junior pitcher is 10-3 with a 1.43 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 83 innings. Daly also leads the Fords with a .448 batting average with 26 hits, 24 runs scored and 18 RBIs.
---Other key players include junior Brenna Carfrey (.403, 27 hits, 6 2B, 7 3B, 2 HR, 24 runs, 23 RBIs), junior Lucy Ardizzi (.417, 25 hits, 16 runs, 18 RBIs), Maya Hubley (.391, 25 hits, 25 runs, 15 RBIs), Kelly Schindler (.364, 14 RBIs), Ryan Capello (.326, 16 RBIs), Lexie Vesco (.321, 17 hits, 14 RBIs)
---Wins over Class 6A #24 Ridley (18-7, 10-0) & 5A #7 West Chester East (2-1) & #12 Strath Haven (9-0)
---Split with #9 Conestoga (3-4, 4-1) & #20 Garnet Valley (5-6, 7-3)
Up next: Winner will travel to #7 Council Rock North Wednesday.
District 1 5A
#4 UPPER DUBLIN (Opening round bye)
12-5 overall
7-2 SOL Liberty Division second place
---Kyla Garrison excels in the circle and at the plate. The junior ace has an ERA of 1.84 with 170 strikeouts in 17 games. Opponents are batting just .213 against her. Garrison also is hitting .327.
---Catcher Madden Reilly is an outstanding defensive presence behind the plate, with 15 assists this season (from either pick-offs or catching runners stealing), while also hitting .304 with a slugging percentage of .536..
---Others to watch: Second baseman Lizzie Tambourino leads the team in both batting average (.380) and on-base percentage (.483). First baseman Kaitlyn Zacharia is hitting .315 and has been flawless in the field. Bella Fiore (.333,14 runs) and Sophia Vitella (.314) are also among the team’s top hitters,
---Wins over Class 5A #2 West Chester Rustin (2-0) & #9 Upper Merion 8-5
---Split season series with Class 5A #8 Hatboro-Horsham (1-0, 0-3)
Upper Dublin Heather Boyer: “The outfield combination of Vitella (LF), Amelia Jesuit (CF) and Maddie Small (RF) are arguably one of the best outfield combinations in the area. They cover a tremendous amount of ground, and all three of them are very aggressive, fielding their positions extremely well.
“The combination of Zacharia at first, Tambourino at second, Fiore at third and Kate Brannigan at shortstop bring back a wealth of experience and natural athletic ability. They communicate extremely well and work together as a unit, limiting every opponent's opportunity to reach base on any balls hit in the infield.
“The current seniors and juniors have had extensive playoff experience now and know what it takes to compete at this level. The underclassmen are quick to receive their suggestions and excited to contribute. Collectively, we are looking forward to the opportunity to extend the season and play some really fun, competitive softball games over the next few weeks.”
Up next: Will face winner of #5 Upper Moreland/#12 Strath Haven
#12 STRATH HAVEN at #5 UPPER MORELAND (Monday, 4pm)
Upper Moreland
---14-6 overall
---9-1 SOL Freedom Division champions
---Delaney Stout anchors the Golden Bears in the circle.
---Wins over Class 6A #14 Central Bucks West (1-0), Class 5A #11 Phoenixville (14-2) Class 2A #2 New Hope-Solebury (4-2, 5-1)
---Split with Class 6A #21 William Tennent (4-5, 7-6)
Strath Haven
---12-8 overall
---8-7 Central League
---Scored 144 runs, 104 runs allowed
---Win over Class 1A #4 Delco (19-5)
Up next: Winner will travel to #4 Upper Dublin Wednesday.
#9 UPPER MERION at #8 HATBORO-HORSHAM (Monday, 4 pm)
Hatboro-Horsham
---11-9 overall
---5-5 SOL Liberty Division
---Senior Kennedy Conn is 6-5 in the circle with an ERA of 2.10. In 109 innings, the Hatters’ ace has 152 strikeouts. Opponents are batting .191 against Conn.
---Hatters are led at the plate by Maya Ravi (.407, 24 hits, 11 RBIs, 18 runs), Madison Karpovich (.375, 27 hits, 8 2B, 3 HR, 18 RBIs), Isabella Karpovich (.297, 19 hits, 10 RBI)
---Wins over Class 6A #17 CB South (8-0), 5A #5 Upper Moreland (4-0), #6 Mount St. Joseph (12-3) & #9 Upper Merion (11-7)
---Split with Class 5A #4 Upper Dublin (0-1, 3-0)
They said:
“I am grateful we made it to the playoffs. This team has been working hard all season. Our chemistry is great, and everyone is playing well right now. We hope to bring the same energy and focus to our game when we host Upper Merion on Monday. We will be playing every game like it is our last, but we hope to see Marple-Newtown on Wednesday.”
---Senior Madison Karpovich
“This season’s been a grind, but we’ve stayed locked in, and now we’ve earned our shot in the playoffs. We’re focused on taking care of business Monday against Upper Merion. From here on out, every game matters. If things go our way, we’re looking forward to the challenge of facing Marple-Newtown on Wednesday.
---Junior Isabella Karpovich
“I am really excited for the playoffs to start Monday and to see if we can go on a run. This season has been really fun, and our last few games have been great. I hope that we can continue this and bring lots of energy into the playoffs.”
---Sophomore Kennedy Conn
“It’s been a really fun season playing with these girls, and I’m so excited to play in the playoffs. We’ve worked really hard throughout the season and the work really paid off. I’m hoping that as we play our first game we can find the energy and determination to make our way through these next games.”
---Sophomore Molly Harrington
“This team has really come together, and the growth we’ve shown is incredible. As we head into the playoffs, I know that if we play our game, we are capable of competing with anyone.”
---Sophomore Maya Ravi
“I’m so proud of the team we’ve become and how much we grew throughout the season. I’m really excited to continue the fun and keep the momentum going into next week.”
---Junior Cara Neeld
Upper Merion
---13-8 overall
---10-4 PAC Frontier Division regular season champions
---Lost to Methacton 13-1 in PAC semifinal
---Led at the plate by East Stroudsburg commit Molly Gilliland, who recently got the 100th hit of her career. She is batting .515 with 34 hits, 9 doubles, five triples & 1 home run. She has 15 RBIs and 34 runs score.
---Freshman Brielle Baessler handles the pitching chores and also excels at the plate where she is batting .424 (28 hits, 5 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 14 RBIs, 15 runs).
---Wins over Class 5A #5 Upper Moreland (4-1), Class 4A #3 Pope John Paul II (7-6, 9-6)
---Split with Class 5A #11 Phoenixville (12-8, 5-13)
Up next: Winner will face #1 Marple Newtown Wednesday.
District 1 2A
FAITH CHRISTIAN at NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY (Tuesday, 4pm)
New Hope-Solebury
---14-5 overall
---7-2 SOL Freedom Division second place
---In the circle, Mabel Klossner is 7-4 with 1.41 ERA. She has 135 strikeouts in 84.1 innings, and Dagny Mobley 6-0 with a 2.47 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 17 innings.
---Potent lineup includes Mabel Klossner (.533, .611 OBP, 1.200 SLG, 32 hits, 13 2B, 3 3B, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 30 runs), Dagny Mobley (.468, .545 OBP, 22 hits, 7 2B, 23 RBI), Rachel Sim (.423, 22 hits, 14 RBI, 13 R), Danielle Wilson (.417, 25 hits, 19 runs), Kaylee Harris (.367), Riley Sim (.352 )
---Wins over Class 6A #21 William Tennent (18-3), #11 Neshaminy (12-5), Class 5A #4 Upper Dublin (3-0), #8 Hatboro-Horsham (5-4) & Class 3A #1 MaST Charter (8-1).
Faith Christian
---10-8 overall
---Wins over Class 2A #4 Calvary Christian (13-3, 5-3) Class 1A #3 Christian Academy (10-0), #4 Delco (16-0)
Up next: Winner will face winner of #1 Bristol/#4 Calvary Christian in District 1 2A final.
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