Adena Beats Unioto For First SVC Softball Crown Since 2011

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The Adena Lady Warriors didn’t let the school’s SVC Softball title drought bother them as they fought back from a shaky start for a 6-2 championship win over defending champ Unioto, Friday in Frankfort. The title is Adena Softball’s first since 2011.

The Lady Shermans struck first in the contest, thanks to a Morgan Daniels’ single followed by an Abbie Marshall two-run homer for the early 2-0 lead.

Abbie Marshall two-run homer gives Unioto 2-0 first inning lead at Adena. pic.twitter.com/p7l0AhdRE5
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But that’s where the Unioto offensive highlights ended, managing to gain only one other base hit the rest of the game.

Unioto’s Hannah Hull at the plate vs Adena: Litter Media/Mike Smith

Adena scored one run in the bottom of the first inning on this RBI fielder’s choice by Greenlee Bossert.

Adena scores one run in B1 with bases loaded fielders choice by Greenlee Bossert to score Kierra Williams. Unioto 2-1 after one inning. pic.twitter.com/GKJfno9uAi
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The Lady Warriors tied the game 2-2 in the bottom of the second inning when Sophie Cheesebrew singled, was sacrificed to second by Adelynn Nelson, then scored on Guarnieri’s RBI single.

Adriana Guarnieri of Adena softball: Litter Media/Mike Smith

Adena had a break-out third inning, scoring twice. Emma Garrison walked, Caelan Miner was hit by a pitch, then Bossert’s fielder’s choice scored Garrison for a 3-2 lead. Miner later scored on a passed ball for a 4-2 lead.

Adena made it 5-2 in the bottom of the fourth inning when Kiera Williams doubled, stole third then scored when the attempt to throw her out at third went into left field.

The final sixth run was added in the fifth inning when Bossert reached on an infield single, was sacrificed to second by Maddie Halcomb, then scored on a Caroline Corcoran RBI single to shallow right field. It was ruled a base hit due to the difficult play for the Unioto fielder.

Caroline Corcoran drives in Adena’s 6th run on mishandled ball in right field. 6-2 Adena pic.twitter.com/sYInV60jy9
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Unioto threatened with only their third hit of the game on a one-out single in the top of the seventh inning, before Bossert retired the last two batters on a sacrifice and a game-ending strike out.

Greenlee Bossert fans final Unioto batter for 6-2 win and first SVC Softball title since 2011. pic.twitter.com/WSm3nnBLOR
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Adriana Guarnieri, Kiera Williams and Caroline Corcoran each has two hits for Adena.
Winning pitcher Greenlee Bossert spoke with Litter Media’s Mike Smith after the game…

Greenlee Bossert’s three-hitter aided Adena to a 6-2 SVC softball title win over Unioto Friday. Litter Media’s Mike Smith talked to her after the game. Presented by Tomlinson Insurance. pic.twitter.com/y88mz0NnPv
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Litter Media also caught up with Adena Coach Brad Jadwin.

Adena Softball Coach Brad Jadwin talks with Litter Media’s Mike Smith following their SVC title win over his former school. Presented by Tomlinson Insurance. pic.twitter.com/O4DqaUtmzT
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Adena scored 6 runs on 8 hits, no errors and left 5 runner on base. Unioto scored 2 runs on three hits, committed 2 errors and left 4 on base.

The Lady Warriors win the SVC title, finishing conference play at (13-1) and (20-3) overall. Top 10 D-2 state ranked Unioto concludes SVC play as runner-up with a (12-2) mark and (20-3) overall. Tournament play opens next week.