Prep Softball Elyria Falls After Late Valley Forge Rally
Elyria squandered a lead and lost to Valley Forge in a high school softball game reported on page B4. The recap notes key plays and late offense by Valley Forge that sealed the comeback.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1998
Page
3
Elyria squandered a lead and lost to Valley Forge in a high school softball game reported on page B4. The recap notes key plays and late offense by Valley Forge that sealed the comeback.
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Valley Forge pitcher Jason Glover allowed three hits and one unearned run over 97 pitches as Elyria was limited to one run. Catcher Mark Ferguson homered, and Elyria pitcher Brendan Ryan also pitched well despite a rough first inning. The Pioneers fall to 1-8 while Valley Forge improves, with Glover earning the win and a 2-2 record.
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