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Softball bats their way to Playoffs
By Staff
The girls softball team had an outstanding regular season, a great playoff run, and had their eye on the prize of making it to states all year. With 12 players and only 1 senior, the team is already looking forward to crushing their opponents next year as well. Senior Caroline Dynka at Short Stop and Junior Katie Armstrong at Pitcher made up a strong infield. A formidable freshman presence, paired with most of the roster playing with travel teams this year made them virtually unstoppable. Junior Abby Larko commented that this year's team had a strong hitting season, and Junior Alanna Miller also commented on their outstanding teamwork at supporting Katie as the pitcher with a strong defense.
The girls ended their regular season with a record of 12-1. In their first playoff game against Belle Vernon, the Lady Bucs scored on a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the 11th inning to advance to WPIAL Semifinals. Katie Armstrong struck out 21 batters for the win. The girls beat Montour 3-1 to place 3rd in the WPIAL and advanced to the PIAA State playoffs. The girls beat Villa Maria Academy 6-0 and advanced to PIAA State Quarterfinals. The Lady Bucs end a fantastic season with a tough loss to defending State Champs Beaver Area Bobcats.
The girls leave the field to take their turn at bat.
Junior Katie Armstrong is winding up to pitch.
The team lines up on the third base line getting ready to wish the other team "Good Game."
Freshman Braelyn Jones watching for the pitch holding her swing on the probably ball.
Junior Abby Larko in her signature shades waiting for the ball to come her way in right field.
Freshman Bralyn Jones returns to third after conferencing with Senior Carolyn Dynka at short stop.
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