JV softball squad wins Akron tourney

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Neighbors | Submitted.The Poland junior varsity softball team won a Flight Championship at the Akron Racer’s JV Jamboree at Firestone Stadium on April 7. Team members are, from left, (front) Brielle Nocera, Jenna Schettler, Ally Deemer, Dani Rutana, Aleah Hughes; (back) Nick Olesko Jr. (coach), Chloe Bush, Bridget Bobby, Jessica Rutana, Kasie Serich, Maddie Rowe, Megan Katchmer, Arlia Duarte and Nick Olesko Sr. (coach). Not pictured is Sydney Smaldino.

Poland Seminary High School’s junior varsity softball team started the season 11-0, including wins against Mentor, Aurora and Niles en route to a Flight Championship at the Akron Racer’s JV Jamboree at Firestone Stadium on April 7.

The Lady Bulldogs have been led by pitchers Kasie Serich (6-0), Ally Deemer (2-0) and Aleah Hughes (2-0). Offensively, the team has battered opponents with a balanced attack, sporting six players with a batting average over .400.

The team, featuring two juniors, three sophomores and eight freshmen, have outscored opponents 113-11 this season, despite playing several Division I opponents, The schedule includes Austintown Fitch, Mentor, Brunswick and perennial Pennsylvania AAAA powerhouse Shaler Area.

The Lady Bulldogs are also undefeated in AAC play, defeating Canfield on April 16-17.