The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Riley Frizell
Hit .462 (6-for-13) with two home runs, seven runs and seven RBI. In the circle, allowed one earned run and struck out 28 to go 3-0. Favorite food is her mother’s pasta, “especially eating it with my family.”
Monica Toma
Went 2-0 in games against Beaumont, Bedford and Laurel. Allowed two earned runs and struck out 27 batters in 17 innings. Lyndhurst resident’s nicknames include “Holy Mon” and “Moni.”
Emma Gurley
Painesville resident’s favorite subject is English. Favorite food is Chipotle.
Elizabeth Smith
Batted .684 (13-for19) with two doubles, a triple, eight RBI and 12 runs in a 4-1 week for the Vikings. “Liz” has completed two half-marathons. Cleveland resident’s favorite subject is math. Favorite food is watermelon.
Alyssa Rose
Hit .500 with a home run, three doubles, and seven RBI in three games against Mayfield and South. Threw a no-hitter and gave up three earned runs in 16 innings. “Lyss” loves spending time with friends, teaching her sister Cam how to play softball and having a ribeye steak after a big game.
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