Carrollton’s Ava Porciello hit three home runs to lead the Lady Trojans to an 11-5 district championship victory over the Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs Monday.
Porciello’s first came in the first inning.
Harrisburg’s Brette Ackman got that run back in the top of the second.
Beverly Molloy hit a home run for Carrollton in the bottom half. Harrisburg tied again in the third when Isabelle DeMuth scored on a passed ball. Starter Camryn Gray retired eight straight before allowing a walk with one out in the fifth. Carrollton starter Kate Edwards helped herself with a two-run home run, then Porciello followed up.
Harrisburg’s Jillian Stidham entered the game to get the final two outs then the Lady Bulldogs offense again answered. Beth Creamer led off the sixth with a double and scored on an error. Later, with two outs and the bases loaded, Gray’s bat came through.
In the bottom of the sixth, Gray re-entered the circle after Carrollton’s first three batters reached. Taylor Pierson walked and the Lady Trojans added another run with an error. Porciello delivered the dagger.
Porciello was named Freeman Financial and Insurance Outstanding Player of the Game.
Harrisburg ends one of its winningest seasons in program history at 26-10.
Harrisburg coach Kendra Murphy Postgame:
