With a field change, a spontaneous anthem, and a walk-off win, Valley View’s state quarterfinal was packed with heart. Abbi Call and Ashlyn Palickar delivered in the biggest moments to send the Cougars to the 4A semifinals.

SportzWire will provide live audio broadcasts of Monday’s PIAA softball semifinals, featuring Valley View vs. Northwestern Lehigh and Mid Valley vs. Pine Grove Area. Tony Sibilla of Penn Sports Radio will call the Valley View game, while Nate Johns and Paul Bo will cover Mid Valley. All four teams fall within SportzWire’s coverage area. Listen live at SportzWire.com. Tickets are available now at PIAA.org.

With the game on the line and the bases loaded, Zoie Krupovich made a sliding catch in center to halt a North Schuylkill rally and preserve the lead—earning the SportzWire Play of the Game. Add in a triple from Ashlyn Palickar and a complete game from Taylor Cawley, and Valley View was on its way to the state quarterfinals with a 6-2 win.

The scoreboard closed the chapter, but North Pocono’s story this season was one of pride, perseverance, and a program on the rise. The Lady Trojans walk away with memories, momentum — and their heads held high.

From the mound to the batter’s box to shortstop, Valley View found a way. Taylor Cawley’s solo homer and Kalli Karwowski’s highlight-reel play secured a 1-0 win and kept the Cougars dancing into the quarterfinals.

Two homers. Four RBIs. Five strong innings. Taylor Cawley’s dominance on both sides of the ball lifted Valley View to a 7-3 win over Tunkhannock and the District 2 4A championship.

Ava Hazelton struck out 13 and Mid Valley rallied in the 6th to take down Lake-Lehman 6-4 in a back-and-forth playoff thriller. Cortazar tripled, Larson drove in two, and the Spartanettes move on.

Mary Lombardi’s four-hit game and Anne Carter’s 11 strikeouts helped Holy Redeemer erase an early deficit and secure an 8-4 postseason win over Elk Lake.

Alyssa Lynch’s bat and Areilla Bell’s arm proved to be the winning combination as North Pocono edged Abington Heights 5-4 in a back-and-forth battle.

Elk Lake flexed its offensive muscle Saturday with a rare feat—four home runs by players from four different grade levels—as the Lady Warriors rolled to an 18-3 mercy-rule win over Montrose.

With bases loaded and the pressure mounting, Coach Mia shouted from third, “There is no one better here.” Emily Moyles didn’t flinch — she launched the next pitch deep to center for a grand slam that sent Valley View surging into the title game.

Lila Kolcharno and Claire Helring powered a 14-run first inning as Holy Cross steamrolled Susquehanna 16-0 in the District 2 Single-A semifinal.

Carolyn Comitz was unstoppable, driving in six runs including a three-run homer that marked her 100th career hit, while Nina Barrouk fired a one-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts as Dallas blanked Berwick 10-0.

Abington Heights sophomore Adrianna Condrad has been recognized as one of the top young softball talents in the nation, earning the No. 10 pitcher ranking in the Class of 2027 for the Northeast region and No. 59 nationally by Extra Inning Softball. A standout left-handed pitcher and offensive force, Condrad continues to impress with her dominance in the circle and her ability to produce at the plate, solidifying her status as a rising star in the sport.

In an exciting game, the Lancers defeated Holy Redeemer at home with a score of 6-2, highlighting their perseverance and collaboration.