The Herald, Sharon, Pa.

June 10, 2010

Wilmington girls take on Valley today in PIAA softball playoffs


Herald staff

WESTERN PENNYLVANIA — District 10 champion Wilmington High’s  Lady Hounds are making their second run in PIAA interdistrict softball action and today they’ll face a familiar foe:  Valley High’s Lady Vikings.

In 2007, the Lady Hounds of coach Paul Smargiasso dropped a 2-0 decision to Valley. And while Wilmington is out to avenge that loss, this Valley is a big hill to climb. Valley is a perfect 22-0 and wears the crown as WPIAL Class AA champion.

One of the biggest obstacles for the Lady Hounds (22-1) in the 1 p.m. game at Slippery Rock University is Valley pitcher Caitlin Nealer.

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