Petersburg Claims Ben Merica Classic Title with Dominant Performance
Petersburg wins Ben Merica Classic; Fort Hill, Mtn. Ridge, No. 1 Allegany, East Hardy victors
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Petersburg, ranked No. 4, secured the Ben Merica Classic championship in Hedgesville, West Virginia, with a 12-4 victory over Hedgesville. The Vikings showcased their strength throughout the tournament, finishing with a 5-1 record, highlighted by standout performances from Miley Tingler and Gracie Carpenter.
- 01Petersburg defeated Hedgesville 12-4 to win the Ben Merica Classic.
- 02Miley Tingler had an outstanding championship game, going 4 for 4 with a home run.
- 03Gracie Carpenter pitched a complete game, allowing only 4 runs on 10 hits.
- 04Fort Hill won against Rockwood with a strong third inning performance.
- 05East Hardy achieved a doubleheader sweep over Tygarts Valley, led by Madison Strosnider's pitching.
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Petersburg High School's softball team, ranked No. 4, triumphed in the Ben Merica Classic held in Hedgesville, West Virginia, by defeating Hedgesville 12-4 in the championship game. The Vikings, with a tournament record of 5-1, showcased their skills throughout the event. Miley Tingler led the charge in the final match, going 4 for 4 with a home run, two doubles, and three RBIs. Gracie Carpenter contributed significantly by pitching a complete game, allowing four runs on ten hits. Earlier in the tournament, Petersburg avenged a previous loss to Musselman with a 20-13 victory and also defeated Hampshire 19-0. In other matches, Fort Hill secured an 8-5 win over Rockwood, while Mountain Ridge shut out Hancock 8-0. Allegany, ranked No. 1, continued its winning streak with a 12-1 victory against Rockwood, and East Hardy swept Tygarts Valley, scoring 11-1 and 18-15. The standout performance of the day came from Madison Strosnider of East Hardy, who struck out 18 batters in a seven-inning game.
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The success of Petersburg and other local teams boosts community pride and interest in high school sports.
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