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.