POLAND MAKES THE LONG TRIP WORTH IT

JEFFERSON OH –  Poland Seminary Lady Bulldogs improved to 7-1 on the season with a 6-0 defeat of Northeast 8 rival Jefferson Falcons.  The Lady Bulldogs improved to 5-0 in conference play.  Katie McDonald picked-up her 7th win of the season fanning 7 batters and scattering 4 hits over seven innings for the shutout.

Poland’s offense was led by junior shortstop Mary Brant who went 2-2 with a triple and an RBI.  Freshman catcher Leanna Boccieri added two hits including a double and an RBI.  Katie McDonald also doubled to help her cause on the mound.
For Jefferson Sammie Speakman collected the loss on the mound scattering 10 hits and 7 strikeouts over seven innings.  Allison Hill hit a double to lead the Falcon’s offense.
The two conference foes battle tomorrow at 5pm at Poland Seminary’s new softball complex.
*Contributed By John Boccieri