NEPA Storm Sweeps Weekend in New York, Advances to USSSA Fall State Championship

By: Brad Loff | SportzWire | October 20, 2025 | Photo courtesy Team

The Mid Valley based NEPA Storm 10U softball team continued its dominant fall season in Apalachin, New York, going 2-0 on the weekend with wins over Eyota Travel Softball and the Southern Tier Thunder.

In Game 1, the Storm defeated Eyota 6-1 behind stellar pitching from Nora Piercy and Grace Eboli, who combined for 11 strikeouts. Offensively, Grace Whitling blasted a home run and drove in three runs to lead the lineup. Arya Ameika collected two hits, while Liliana Smargiassi added a double and several players contributed on the basepaths. For Eyota, Madison P. had a hit and RBI.