July 7, 2023

Eagles’ Malandra named Player of the Year

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

The Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association released its All-State teams for 2023 and a number of local players find themselves honored. The highest honor went to Serra Catholic slugger Caroline Malandra. A Bridgewater College commit, Malandra was named the Class 2A Player of the Year.

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