Cassie Smeltzer steals second for the Panthers. (Paula Roberts photo)
Medomak Valley softball opened their season with a 9-5 win over Poland in a non-league game on April 20. Poland, coached by Kayla Vannah, former Medomak pitcher and daughter of Medomak coach Richard Vannah, jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning. The Panthers answered with three in the home half of the inning. Medomak took the lead for good with two runs in the second.
Gabby DePatsy collected the win. Addie Jameson hit a triple and two singles (2 RBI), Hallie Kunesh a double and single, Cassie Smeltzer, Josie Jameson and Lydia Simmons two singles each and Sadie Cohen a homerun to lead Meodmak at the plate.
