Celaschi no-hits GCC as Cougars roll
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Celaschi no-hits GCC as Cougars roll

By Mon Valley Independent

By LIAM BELAN

lbelan@yourmvi.com

When it comes to the postseason, it’s typically a recipe for success when you’re able to play a clean game.

Not only did No. 6 Charleroi take advantage of three costly errors from No. 11 Greensburg Central Catholic in an 11-0 win during the first round of the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs Tuesday, but it also got a no-hitter from pitcher Sofia Celaschi. 

Put those things together, and you get a five-inning victory in a playoff game. 

“Sofia was incredible,” Charle...

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