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SOL Patriot Division
PENNSBURY 9, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 3
The Falcons celebrated Senior Day with something resembling a home run fest.
The two teams combined for 12 runs, and in what certainly felt like a first, all 12 runs scored on home runs.
“Between travel, high school, women’s ball, and college as a player, and then many years coaching travel and high school, I have to have been involved in thousands of games at this point, and this was a first for me,” Rock North coach Susan Yee said. “I don’t think I’ve ever been part of a game that every run scored via a home run with nobody crossing the plate in the traditional manner.”
Yee’s Rock North squad hit three home runs – all three were solo shots. The Falcons hit four – two each by Jaylynn Rodweller and Naya Schubel.
“Today’s game was a much better game than the score would indicate,” Yee said. “It really was a crazy game with lots of great defensive plays on both sides.
“Both teams were putting the ball in play, and it’s crazy to think that all 12 runs were scored via the long ball. The big difference maker was that their long balls all came with runners on, and ours were all solo shots.”
The fun started early when – with one out in the top of the first – Taylor Gearhart hit her first of two home runs. In the bottom of the inning, Ava Storlazzi led off with a triple, and then it was Schubel turning on a full-count pitch and hitting a two-run blast over the left field fence for a 2-1 Pennsbury lead.
That score held until the bottom of the fourth when Jenna Thompson drew a leadoff walk, and Rodweller followed with a two-run home run to right field that put the Falcons on top 4-1.
In the bottom of the fifth, Thompson drew a two-out walk, setting stage for Rodweller’s second blast – a two-run shot to center field that gave the Falcons a 6-1 advantage.
In the sixth, it was Schubel’s turn. This time ripping a three-run blast after the Falcons put a pair on board, thanks to an error and a Bella Morales single.
Pennsbury took that 9-1 lead into the seventh inning when – with two outs – Kayla Ripper and Gearhart hit back-to-back solo shots for the 9-3 final.
Sophomore Liv Czerniak earned the complete game win, allowing eight hits and three runs while striking out four and walking none.
“Liv Czerniak did a great job – it was 9-1 going into the seventh,” Pennsbury coach Frank McSherry said. “She has a little bit of spin, she doesn’t throw hard, but if she keeps the ball down, she is a ground ball machine. She elevated three balls today, and all three of them were solo home runs.
“Another thing was – (Yee) said, ‘Oh my god, Czerniak plays such good defense,’ and she does. She gets everything. She’s like a fifth infielder out there. She did a nice job.”
Schubel finished a productive day at the plate 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBIs and two runs scored. Rodweller wasn’t far behind with a 2-for-3 day that included two home runs, four RBIs and two runs scored.
Also, for the Falcons, Morales (2-for-3, R) and Storlazzi (2-for-4, 3B, 2R) both finished with two hits.
“We did have 10 hits, and we only batted six times, so we were proud of that,” McSherry said. “We only struck out four times and one was a pinch hitter. We put the ball in play. It was good.
“Our kids came out fired up. It was Senior Day – we have seven seniors. We asked them beforehand – ‘Don’t let this be a distraction. This is too important. We’ll have fun afterwards,’ and they did. They went to work.”
For the Indians, Kayla Ripper (2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R) and Gearhart (2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBIs, 2R) both had multiple hit games.
Despite the outcome, Yee had nothing but good things to say about her team’s performance.
“Pennsbury is a good team with a storied history, and I’m proud of the way our girls battled all the way until the last out,” Yee said. “Although we didn’t want to head into the playoffs coming off of a loss, I think the girls’ fortitude today shows that they are ready to get back on the horse and do their thing next week.”
Pennsbury (12-6, 10-5 SOL) – 16th in the latest District 1 6A rankings – is scheduled to travel to Council Rock South on Thursday. Council Rock North (12-8, 8-8) closed out its regular season with a 12-8 record, 8-8 in the SOL. The Indians are 15th in the latest power rankings.
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COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 8, HARRY S TRUMAN 1
Julia Scannapieco scattered three hits and allowed no earned runs in the complete game road win, leading the Golden Hawks to another win in league play. She had 11 strikeouts.
“Julia Scannapieco took the mound for us today and had another stellar performance,” Rock South coach Scott Molle said. “Every time we have called on Julia, she has been amazing for us. She has not allowed an earned run for us this year and has been able to make all her pitches count. Julia is an awesome softball player and just so much fun to watch play the game.”
The Golden Hawks scored a pair of runs in the first inning, benefitting from back-to-back singles by Gabby Bloom and Grace Stepp (RBI) as well as a Truman miscue.
In the top of the third, Helen Woloshyn reached base on a one-out single and – after stealing second and third – scored on Stepp’s sacrifice fly for a 3-0 Rock South lead.
Marley Montgomery’s RBI single after a Rock South error put the Tigers on the board.
A two-run double by Bloom highlighted a four-run fourth inning, and the Golden Hawks tacked on a single run in the top of seventh on Scannapieco’s RBI single. Scannapieco closed it out with a 1-2-3 seventh that included back-to-back strikeouts.
“Julia was also big at the plate today, grabbing two hits and an RBI,” Molle said. “Grace Stepp had a hit and two RBIs for us, getting us on the board in the first inning. Gabby Bloom once again came up big for us with two hits and three RBIs. She has been our leader in RBIs all year and continues to do damage at the plate.
“Helen Woloshyn had another two-hit performance and had two stolen bases. Helen gets us going when she’s at the plate and her speed is a tool she knows how to use very well.
“So proud of these kids in this team and how they have played all year. With this being the last week of the season they are looking forward to keep playing well.”
Gabbriella Lavertu had two of Truman’s three hits.
Council Rock South (17-1, 13-1)- the top-seeded team in the latest District 1 6A power rankings – is scheduled to travel to Souderton on Wednesday and then host Pennsbury for its regular season finale on Thursday.
Harry S Truman closed out its season with a 5-15 record, 2-14 in the SOL
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NESHAMINY 16, BENSALEM 4
One day after being no-hit in a 2-0 loss to Alyssa Tooley and her Hatboro-Horsham squad, the Redskins took out any frustration they may have been feeling on the Owls, pounding out 16 hits – eight for extra bases – on their way to the decisive win.
The two teams were deadlocked at 3 after four innings, but the visiting Redskins seized control of the game, scoring 13 runs over the final three innings.
The Redskins took a 3-0 lead in the top of the second. Highlights of the inning included a leadoff double by Zahmira Coppola-Miller, an RBI double by Morgan Leonhauser and a sacrifice fly by Jill Rickhards. They also benefitted from an Owls’ miscue.
Bensalem plated a run in the bottom of the third when Megan Klein, who roped a one-out triple to center field, scored on a sacrifice fly by Abbie Krevolin. The Owls added two more in the fourth, capitalizing on a Redskin error as well as a double by Kayla Clarkson and Gina Oliverio’s RBI single that knotted the score 3-3.
In the top of the fifth, Erica Dalton led off with a single, and Olivia Hughes drew a walk. One out later, Morgan Volgraf smashed a three-run home run to give the Redskins a lead they would not lose.
A four-run sixth was highlighted by doubles from Rickards (2 RBIs) and Lily Mormello (RBI). The Redskins put an exclamation point on the win with six runs in the top of the seventh.
In the bottom of the inning, the Owls tacked on a run when Klein, who singled, scored on a double by Ashlyn Merz.
The Redskins were led by the three-hit efforts of McCafferty (3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBIs, 3R) and Dalton (3-for-4, 2B, 2 RBIs, 2R). Adding two hits each were Volgraf (2-for-4, HR, 4RBIs, 2R), Coppola-Miller (2-for-5, 2B, RBI, R) and Leonhauser (2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBIs 3R).
For the Owls, Klein was 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored while Merz was 2-for-3 with a double and RBI.
Molly Ambrosius notched the win in relief for the Redskins, allowing four hits and one run in 3.1 innings while striking out three and walking one.
Neshaminy (13-7, 11-5 SOL) is 13th in the latest District 1 6A power rankings. Bensalem is scheduled to host Gwynedd Mercy in a non-league game Wednesday.
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SOL Colonial Division
NORTH PENN 11, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3
The Knights jumped out to an 8-0 lead after two innings and then scored just three runs the rest of the way, but that was more than enough to earn a win, their 18th of another successful season.
Gianna Cimino set the tone for a five-run first when she lined a solo home run to center field to lead off the bottom of the first. Liv Stevens followed with a single, and two outs later Bella Nunn drew a walk, setting the stage for the Knights’ second round tripper of the inning – a three-run blast to center field by Tallie Smink. Lexi Nyce followed with a solo shot to right field, the third home run of an explosive inning.
The Knights added three more runs in the second. With one out, Stevens, Casey Sokol, Sophia Orth (RBI) and Nunn (RBI) hit consecutive singles that plated a pair of runs. Smink’s groundout brought a third run home, and the Knights led 8-0.
In the third inning, Cimino hit a two-out triple to right field, and she scored when Stevens followed with a single.
The Patriots put a run on the board in the top of the fourth when Sara Camposano, who singled to lead off the inning, scored on Kaylee Masterson’s one-out double to left field.
In the top of the fifth, Maggie Funston, who hit a two-out single, scored on Hailey Helmstetter’s double to left field to make it a 9-2 game.
In the bottom of the fifth, Cimino was given an intentional two-out walk, and Liv Stevens followed with a single. Casey Sokol delivered a two-run double, and the Knights led 11-2.
Olivia Owtscharuk’s RBI single in the sixth plated East’s third run and closed out the scoring for both sides.
Stevens finished the game 4-for-4 with one RBI and two runs scored. Smink’s 3-for-4 game included a double, a team-high four RBIs and a run scored. Cimino was 2-for-3 with a triple and home run, one RBI and three runs scored out of the leadoff spot. Sokol was 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs and Izzy Tubertino was 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Nunn earned the complete game win, allowing four hits and three runs (two earned) while striking out 16 and walking four.
North Penn (18-2, 14-2 SOL) was seeded fourth in the latest District 1 6A power rankings. Central Bucks East closed out its season with a 5-15 record.
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CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 10, PENNRIDGE 0 (5 innings)
The Titans celebrated their two seniors in Tuesday’s final home game with a decisive win over the Rams in the abbreviated contest. Riley Thies allowed just one hit while striking out six and walking one in the five-inning contest.
“Overall, it was an awesome night,” South coach Matt McLaughlin said. “Senior night for two of our girls. 10-0 win.
“(Senior) Steph (Bendziowicz) hit the hardest home run I have seen all season. Jackie Lieberman had a great game as well, especially defensively. It was an amazing night celebrating two wonderful players who dedicated four years to this team. It was sad to see the game end and know that their time on this field was done. Now off to the playoffs we go. I feel like we are heating up at a good time.”
The Titans put a pair of unearned runs on the board in the second and added two more runs in the third. The Titans benefitted from an error, and senior Steph Bendziowicz smashed a two-run home run for a 4-0 lead.
In the fourth, Camryn Lee hit a one-out double to center field and scored on Maddie McClintock’s sacrifice fly. A six-run fifth brought an early end to the game with Maura Fleming’s bunt single pushing the 10th and final run across home plate.
Contributing multiple hit games for the Titans were Fleming (2-for-4, RBI), Bendziowicz (2-for-3, HR, RBI, 2R) and Lee (2-for-3, 2B, RBI, 2R).
Central Bucks South (11-9, 9-7 SOL) is 20th in the latest District 1 6A power rankings. Pennridge (5-14, 3-12) will close out its season on the road at Souderton Thursday.
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SOL Liberty Division
QUAKERTOWN 6, ABINGTON 1
The Panthers defended a title they owned with a win in Tuesday’s regular season finale, and while they will be sharing this year’s crown with Plymouth Whitemarsh, coach Rich Scott wasn’t complaining.
“It’s a great accomplishment,” the Panthers’ coach said. “The girls earned it. PW is a good team too, so there’s no shame in being co-champs with PW.”
The Panthers put two runs on the board in the top of the first. Ava Beal – the Panthers’ catalyst in the leadoff spot – singled to center to lead off the inning and advanced to second on an error. She immediately stole third, and Skyler Williams followed and drew a walk.
Leah Schwalm began another productive night at the plate, lining a double to left that plated Beal. Schwalm was thrown out at third on the back end of a double steal that allowed Williams to score the Panthers’ second run.
A three-run third inning began with Beal reaching first on an error and stealing second and third. The speedy leadoff batter scored when Schwalm smacked her second double of the night. Cadence Lewis followed with a line drive double to center field that plated Schwalm, and a third run scored on an Abington miscue, giving the Panthers a 5-0 lead.
In the fourth, Beal reached base on a two-out infield single and advanced to second on an error on the play. She scored when Williams lined a double to right field.
The Ghosts broke up Abbey Wagner’s shutout big when freshman Mia Lucke led off the bottom of the sixth inning with a solo home run to left field.
Wagner notched the complete game win, allowing four hits and one run in seven innings while striking out 11 and walking none.
Schwalm’s 3-for-3 effort with two doubles and two RBIs led the Panthers’ eight-hit attack.
“She just hits the ball,” Scott said of his junior slugger. “She’s a very good hitter, and every time she goes the plate, we know she’s going to hit the ball and hit it hard. She’s a great hitter, a great player.”
Beal has made a welcome return to the lineup after being sidelined with an injury. She certainly made her presence felt at the plate and on the base paths, finishing the game 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs scored.
“That’s huge,” Scott said of Beal’s return. “We won a couple games without her, but she’s our catalyst. She just lifts the whole team up. When you have her in the lineup, you know you’re going to get your leadoff batter on base, and she’s going to steal a base or two and score a run. It just makes everything easier. She’s another great player.”
For the Ghosts, Hailey Hernandez was 2-for-3 out of the leadoff spot.
Quakertown (19-1, 15-1 SOL) – third in the latest District 1 6A power rankings – awaits its final seed at Thursday night’s meeting.
“Everybody is 0-0 to start the second season, and every team in the playoffs – they’re going to be much better, so you have to bring your ‘A’ game every time out,” Scott said.
Abington closed out its season with a 6-12 record overall.
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PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 11, WISSAHICKON 1 (5 innings)
The Colonials – with a share of the SOL Liberty Division title on the line – took care of business in a hurry, scoring five runs in the first on their way to a mercy rule win in Tuesday’s regular season finale.
“We came into today’s game with a playoff mentality and knew it was a must-win for us if we wanted to win or share the league title with Quakertown,” PW coach Mike Perez said. “That has been a goal of ours every season since I got here in 2020, and this is the first time since 2008 that we’ve be able to claim that accomplishment.
“I’m very proud of this group and their commitment to each other and the program. They’ve been putting together a special season and are excited for the playoffs to get started.”
In the top of the first, Caelin Kosvitch singled with one out, and Kalina Childers put runners on second and third when she doubled to center field. Sam Skivo’s single plated Kosvitch, and with two outs, Joslyn Perez doubled to left, plating a pair of runs, and then it was Anna Powel delivering a two-run home run to left field for a 5-0 lead.
“The bats were hot to start the game, including an RBI single by Sam Skivo, a two-run double by Joslyn Perez and a big 2-run home run by Anna Powel,” Perez said.
The Trojans scored a run in the bottom of the inning, thanks to a Reagan Ensminger RBI single, but the rest of the game belonged to the Colonials.
Powel had a monster day at the plate, finishing 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs scored. Childers was 2-for-4 with a home run, double, two RBIs and two runs scored. Her two-run home run to center field in the second inning gave the Colonials a 7-1 lead. Adding two hits each were Marissa Perez (2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R), Skivo (2-for-4, 2 RBIs, R) and Joslyn Perez (2-for-3, 2 2B, 2 RBIs, 2R).
Rian Reed earned the win in the circle, allowing three hits and one run in three innings. She struck out six and walked two. Madison Moran allowed one hit in two shutout innings, striking out five and walking none.
“Now we await the rest of the league to finish for playoff seeding and matchups on Thursday,” Perez said.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (17-3, 15-1 SOL) is sixth in the latest District 1 6A power rankings. Wissahickon closed out its season with a 6-14 record, 4-12 in the SOL.
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HATBORO-HORSHAM 7, UPPER DUBLIN 6 (9 innings)
Alyssa Tooley’s line drive out to center field in the top of the ninth allowed Maya Ravi – who singled to lead off the inning – to tag and score from third base with a run that turned out to be the game-winner.
The hard-earned win came in a contest that saw the Hatters jump out to a 6-0 lead in the first but then did not score again until the ninth inning.
“This was a great game to get both teams ready for some postseason play,” Hatters’ coach Jen Tooley said. “The Cardinals never gave up, they chipped away at our early lead.”
In the top of the first, Ravi led off with a single, and Cara Neeld followed with a bunt single. Both runners scored on Tooley’s line drive triple to right field. Adriana DeLeon singled home Tooley, and Kennedy Conn followed with a single, setting the stage for a three-run home run to center field by Ryleigh White to give the Hatters a 6-0 lead.
The Cardinals answered with two runs in the bottom of the first, which included an RBI double by Madden Reilly. The Cards added a run in the second, and that 6-3 score stood until the fifth when UD added a pair to pull to within one.
In the bottom of the sixth, Kyla Garrison delivered an RBI double to center, knotting the score and setting the stage for extra innings.
Ravi’s 2-for-5 effort included two runs scored and was the only multi-hit effort for the Hatters.
“We had some more varsity firsts,” Tooley said. “Ryleigh White with her first varsity home run. Adrianna DeLeon twisted her ankle in the first inning, so we put Molly Harrington in the game. This was Molly’s first varsity appearance. We are so happy for her getting her first hit and playing some solid defense.
“We had two defensive miscues that our team was able to turn around for positive results. Not giving up and making the plays is what helped us get the win today.”
Conn earned the win in relief, allowing five hits and three runs (two earned) in five innings. She struck out three and walked four. Tooley – coming off a complete game no-hitter one day earlier – threw the first four innings and allowed one earned run.
For the Cardinals, Maddie Small was 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored, and Reilly was 2-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI. Bella Fiore was 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Hatboro-Horsham (12-6, 11-5 SOL) – sixth in the latest District 1 5A power rankings – is scheduled to travel to Bristol for a non-league game Wednesday. Upper Dublin (9-11, 6-10) is 11th in the latest District 1 5A power rankings in what will be a 12-team field.
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SOL Freedom Division
UPPER MORELAND 9, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 3
Talk about dramatic finishes – this was it.
The Golden Bears – needing a win to earn a share of the division title – trailed 3-0 heading into the top of the seventh inning when they staged a rally, scoring nine runs to put the game out of reach. With the win, the Golden Bears share the title with New Hope and William Tennent.
“Today our players were locked in from the moment they stepped onto the bus – losing today was not an option for them,” UM coach Melanie Martino said. “I have to tip my hat to New Hope – they played a great game and had the lead the whole game going into the seventh.”
UM’s nine-run seventh included a little of everything – some clutch hits, two walks, a hit batter and dropped third strikes. Makenzie Leo set the tone when she led off with a single to center. Kelly Bates had the big hit in the inning – a three-run triple. Joslyn McCellan and Erin Distel both had singles in the inning, and Kaylee Brown had another one of the inning’s key hits when she lined a two-run single to center field.
“Our seniors led the huddle before the seventh, and they set the tone for the team’s mindset and kept them there the whole inning,” Martino said. “Kelly Bates came up big today at the plate with the go ahead triple with three RBIs.”
Freshman Delaney Stout earned the complete game win, scattering 10 hits and allowing three runs (one earned) while striking out eight and walking two.
“Delaney Stout did a fantastic job for us in the circle and did a remarkable job staying composed even while throwing in the rain in such a high pressure game,” Martino said. “Kaylee Brown did a great job behind the plate for us making some key plays to control the game.”
The Lions, who held a 10-6 advantage in hits, were led by the 3-for-4 effort at the plate of Elena Shire which included two runs scored. Adding two hits each were Mabel Klossner (2-for-4, 2B, RBI) and Dagny Mobley (2-for-4)
Upper Moreland (14-5, 11-5 SOL) is fifth in the latest District 1 5A power rankings. New Hope-Solebury (12-6, 11-5) will travel to South Hunterdon for a non-league game under the lights on Thursday at 6 p.m.
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WILLIAM TENNENT 18, LOWER MORELAND 0
The Panthers locked up a share of the SOL Freedom Division title with Tuesday’s decisive win at Lower Moreland. Tennent, Upper Moreland and New Hope-Solebury finished the league season with identical 11-5 records and will share the division crown.
Katie LaPlaunt tossed a complete game two-hit shutout, striking out four and walking one in seven innings. She needed just 75 pitches.
Tennent took the suspense out of this one in a hurry, plating five first-inning runs. Morgan Kocher led off the inning with a double, and Sammi Wood followed and drew a walk. Kocher stole third and scored on Chloe Hostetler’s sacrifice bunt. Wood scored on a steal of home, and then Sydney Teufel singled and moved up to second on a passed ball. Victoria Colagreco’s double plated Teufel, and Colagreco, who advanced to third on a wild pitch, scored on Jamie Green’s sacrifice fly to center field. Rylie O’Toole drew a walk, and Lexi Weidner’s single plated the fifth run of the inning.
Chloe Hostetler’s two-run home run in the second gave Tennent a 7-0 lead, and the Panthers added two more runs in the fourth to go on top 9-0 but did not score again until a nine-run seventh.
Colagreco’s 4-for-4 effort with two doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored led the Panthers. Contributing three-hit games were Kocher (3-for-5, 2 2B, HR, 2 RBIs, 3R) and Weidner (3-for-5, 2 RBIs, R). Hostetler was 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs and three runs.
William Tennent (14-6, 11-5 SOL) is 18th in the latest District 1 6A power rankings. Lower Moreland (3-15, 3-13) is scheduled to travel to Villa Joseph Marie for a non-league game Wednesday to close out its season.
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SPRINGFIELD TWP 12, CHELTENHAM 2 (5 innings)
The Spartans bounced back from a lopsided mercy rule non-league loss to Gwynedd Mercy Academy 24 hours earlier, and this time it was the Spartans doing the damage at the plate, collecting 13 hits and 12 runs for the mercy rule win.
In the bottom of the first, Joce Davis and Norah Conlin both had RBI singles as the Spartans opened up a 3-0 lead. In a four-run fourth, McKayla McKeever doubled home Juju Cooney, who led off the inning with a single. Jordyn Serrao had a two-run single, and Conlin – in her second trip to the plate – singled home a run that put the Spartans on top 7-0.
Cheltenham scored an unearned run in the third, but the Spartans answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning on their way to the win in the abbreviated contest.
Cooney was 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs and three runs scored. Her two-run home run highlighted a three-run fourth. Serrao was also 3-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Contributing two hits each were McKeever (2-for-2, 2B, RBI, 3R) and Conlin (2-for-3, 2 RBIs).
Julia Mathews went the distance to earn the win in the circle, allowing three hits and two runs (one earned) while striking out three and walking one.
Springfield Twp (6-13, 5-11 SOL) is scheduled to host Harriton for its season finale on Wednesday. Cheltenham closed out its season with an 0-17 record.
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SOL Liberty/Freedom crossover
ABINGTON 12, CHELTENHAM 2 (5 innings)
The Ghosts celebrated Senior Night with a decisive win over the Lady Panthers.
“We celebrated our six seniors in our game Monday night, and each made a significant impact,” Abington coach Tina Hesdon said. “I was proud of Natalie Broskley for finishing the season strong with an inside-the-park
home run. She has been through a lot, so it was great to see her season end on such a high note.
“Liz Hippel has been solid at second base, and Kaitlyn Ellison and Charlotte Marasheski had a great night hitting. Hannah Nash and Grace McCracken contributed, going 1-3. We will miss our seniors and wish them well in the future.
“It was a fun night.”
Appropriately, the seniors stepped up in starring roles. Charlotte Marasheski was a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored while senior Natalie Broskley was 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBIs and two runs scored. Her two-run home run was the big blow in the Ghosts’ seven-run second inning. Senior Liz Hippel was 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
Senior Grace McCracken was 1-for-3 with an RBI and run scored, and senior Kaitlyn Ellison was 1-for-1 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Senior Hannah Nash was 1-for-3 as all the seniors contributed.
Also for the Ghosts, junior Mallory Beal was 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored. Hailey Hernadez was 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored out of the leadoff spot.
Junior Sam Wenhold earned the win in the circle, allowing one hit in two shutout innings, striking out five and walking one. Wenhold was also 1-for-2 with an RBI. Danica Santiago threw three innings, allowing three hits and two runs while striking out seven and walking one.
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