Marple Newtown enjoyed its best and toughest win of the season Wednesday afternoon, capturing the District 1 Class 5A championship via a 4-2 win over fourth-seeded West Chester East.
Rebecca Opperman allowed just one baserunner, a first inning triple from Madison Parisi, as the 4th seeded Vikings upset top seeded Unionville to advance to the District 1 Class 5A finals for the first time since 2021. Caelyn Rodriguez, was 3-4 with two doubles and a triple for the Vikings, scoring twice and knocking in a pair.
EAST MARLBOROUGH >> West Chester East starter Rebecca Opperman threw about as good a game as one could ask, allowing just one baserunner all game as the No. 4 Vikings upset top-seeded Unionville 8-0 Friday afternoon in the District 1, Class 5A semifinals.With the win, West Chester East (18-4) returns to the District 1 championship […]
Caroline Rudderow hit a bases clearning double in the sixth to lift West Chester East past Unionville. Rebecca Opperman picked up the win with seven strong innings in the circle