Ruperto shines as Laurel earns BI Championship title
Ruperto overcame nerves to power Laurel to the BI Championship with a two run homer after a rain delay postponed the game. She also struck out two while retiring Frazier to start the inning, and Mackenzie Latess praised her clutch defense and bat. Latess noted Ruperto did not play with the team the last two years, making the win especially meaningful.
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Laurel's Youthful Battery Shines In Title Run
Ruperto, a senior, saw first extended action since freshman year while Valenti, a freshman, delivered beyond her experience. Becka, making her first appearance, handled nerves well as she contributed on defense and catching. Daddy praised their game smarts, athleticism, and coachability throughout the season.
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Wilson shines for Horizon League javelin title and NCAA bid
Wilson won the Horizon League Outdoor javelin title and set a school record 66.98m. He qualified for the 2019 NCAA East Preliminaries, finishing 13th in his flight and 41st overall with a 57.94m final attempt, with top 12 advancing to the NCAA meet. Dom Westbay, Shenango graduate, fouled out in the shot.
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Bell delivers historic May as Pirates top Brewers
Josh Bell tied franchise records with a 12 home runs and 12 doubles in May, driving 31 RBIs and 94 total bases to cap one of the Pirates’ finest months. He went 2 for 4 with two singles as Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee 9 4, while Starling Marte and Kevin Newman contributed three and two hits respectively.
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Kaymer tied for lead at Memorial
Martin Kaymer shares the Memorial lead at 9 under after a 68 with birdies on all par 5s and a 10-foot tee shot to a dangerous 12th pin. Troy Merritt and Kyoung-Hoon Lee also sit at 9 under with Jordan Spieth one stroke back, while Tiger Woods struggles to a 72.
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Laurel wins district title in pitching duel with Hartman
Laurel defeated Frazier 9 3 to claim the district crown as pitcher Ruperto and slugger Latess led a fast start. Lombardo and Atkins fueled a 7 0 early lead with key hits and runs, while Hartman kept the Commodores in check until late. Laurel advances to the PIAA Class 2A playoffs facing Wilmington at North Allegheny High School.
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