Frontier Softball Secures Ohio Valley Athletic Conference 2A Championship with Pitching Prowess and Key Hits.

The Frontier softball team emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Caldwell to secure the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference 2A championship at J.B. Chambers I-470 Complex in Wheeling, W.Va. The Cougars managed to score the only run of the game in the opening inning, with Gracie Mendenhall scoring on Kate Congleton’s RBI single. Berentz was exceptional on the mound, allowing just one hit and striking out 12 batters in the game. Despite a strong effort from the Caldwell team, Frontier’s pitching and defense proved too much to overcome.

The upcoming tournament will see Frontier take on Tuscarawas Central Catholic in the sectional semifinals, with their sights set on further success following their championship win. The team’s strong performance in the final will undoubtedly boost their confidence heading into the next phase of competition. Berentz was outstanding, delivering an impressive pitching performance that helped lead her team to victory. Evelyn Armstrong also contributed with hits, but could not add to their tally against Caldwell’s Makayla Mumaw, who tallied 10 strikeouts.

With their OVAC titles dethroned by Frontier in this matchup, Caldwell will prepare for their next challenge ahead of them before heading into sectional play next week. Kaycee Berentz delivered an outstanding pitching performance that supported by Kate Congleton’s key hit in the first inning which enabled Frontier to emerge victorious with a 1-0 win over Caldwell and securing Ohio Valley Athletic Conference 2A Championship title at J.B Chambers I-470 Complex in Wheeling WV