EF chucks Punxsy out of PIAA tourney
June 4, 2019

EF chucks Punxsy out of PIAA tourney

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

Scratch off the second box on the redemption list of the Elizabeth Forward softball team.

First came winning the WPIAL championship on Friday.

On Monday, the Warriors advanced in the PIAA state tournament, returning the favor to Punxsutawney.

Last season, the Chucks eliminated EF, this year was a bit of a different story for the Warriors’ seniors.

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