Softball loses close one to Champion

Coach Marco Marinucci talks strategy with his team between innings.

Senior pitcher Nicola Gabriele struck out eight and only allowed one run, but suffered her first lost as the Spartans faced Champion on Friday, March 30.

Senior Gianna Marinucci safely steals second as Boardman faced Champion last weekend.

Senior Kayleigh Huck fields a short outfield hit and fires the ball to home plate gunning down the Champion runner. The softball squad worked hard but lost, 1-0.

Junior first baseman Caitlin Cina stretches to make the put out as the Spartans faced Champion last Friday.