Solanco vs. South Western - District 3 Class 5A softball championship [photos]
- MARK PALCZEWSKI | Correspondent Photographer

Emily Sims (left) of Solanco tries in vain to catch a South Western pop-up but it is caught by Holly Grube in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Sarah DeFrancesco (26) of Solanco celebrates after her RBI double to give the Golden Mules a 1-0 against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Sarah DeFrancesco (26) of Solanco watches her hit fall for an RBI double to give the Golden Mules a 1-0 against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Ava Martin (14) of Solanco gets set to throw to Emily SIms (11) after fielding a South Western hit into left field in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Emily Sims (left) of Solanco tries in vain to catch a South Western pop-up but it is caught by Holly Grube (6) in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Delaney Gote (30) of Solanco celebrates after scoring a run in the top of the second inning against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Delaney Gote (30) of Solanco celebrates after hitting a triple in the second inning against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Ella Sensenig (8) of Solanco throws the ball into the infield after a South Western hit into right field in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Emily Sims of Solanco gets set to throw to home after fielding a South Western grounder in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Josie Janssen (left) of Solanco throws the ball into the infield after a hit by South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Sarah DeFrancesco (26) and Kira Roak have a discussion at the mound against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski

Josie Janssen (left) of Solanco fields a ball hit by South Western into right-center field in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
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Emily Sims (left) of Solanco tries in vain to catch a South Western pop-up but it is caught by Holly Grube in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Emily Sims (11) of Solanco makes contact on a South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Sarah DeFrancesco (26) of Solanco celebrates after her RBI double to give the Golden Mules a 1-0 against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Sarah DeFrancesco (26) of Solanco watches her hit fall for an RBI double to give the Golden Mules a 1-0 against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Ava Martin (14) of Solanco gets set to throw to Emily SIms (11) after fielding a South Western hit into left field in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Emily Sims (left) of Solanco tries in vain to catch a South Western pop-up but it is caught by Holly Grube (6) in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Delaney Gote (30) of Solanco celebrates after scoring a run in the top of the second inning against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Delaney Gote (30) of Solanco smacks a triple against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Delaney Gote (30) of Solanco celebrates after hitting a triple in the second inning against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Ella Sensenig (8) of Solanco throws the ball into the infield after a South Western hit into right field in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Ava Fedoruk (15) of Solanco is safe at second against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Solanco poses with their silver medals in District 3 Class 5A softball championship against South Western at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Solanco players appluad South Western when they receive their medals in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Solanco catcher Sarah DeFrancesco gets set to catch a low pitch against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Sarah DeFrancesco (right) of Solanco receives her silver medal from her coach in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Emily Sims of Solanco runs to first base against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Ava Fedoruk of Solanco makes contact on a South Western pitch in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Josie Janssen of Solanco fields a SOuth Western hit in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Emily Sims of Solanco throws to home after fielding a South Western grounder in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Emily Sims (11) of Solanco makes contact on a South Western pitch in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Kira Roark of Solanco pitches against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Emily Sims of Solanco gets set to throw to home after fielding a South Western grounder in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Ava Fedoruk of Solanco watches the batter while on first base against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Kira Roark of Solanco pitches against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Josie Janssen (left) of Solanco throws the ball into the infield after a hit by South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Ella Sensenig (8) of Solanco catches a South Western fly ball in right field in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Sarah DeFrancesco (26) and Kira Roak have a discussion at the mound against South Western in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
Josie Janssen (left) of Solanco fields a ball hit by South Western into right-center field in District 3 Class 5A softball championship action at Millersville University’s Seaber Softball Stadium in Millersville on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
- Mark Palczewski
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