Commodores’ Bednar signs with Juniata
February 13, 2023

Commodores’ Bednar signs with Juniata

By Mon Valley Independent

By JASON BLACK

For MVI Sports

Playing softball is something Madison Bednar has learned to cherish, especially after dealing with a couple of tough situations that have robbed of her of playing time in recent seasons. But after losing her freshman season due to the COVID pandemic and not being able to play during her junior season due to injury, Bednar, now a senior at Frazier High School, is certainly excited about getting on the field and competing this spring for the Commodores softball team.

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