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Hempfield’s Maggie Howard takes off her helmet after the Lady Spartans’ 1-0 loss to North Penn in the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Penn State.

After title game loss, Hempfield vows to ‘come out on fire next year’

June 16, 2023

UNIVERSITY PARK — As Hempfield players made their way through the outfield and back to their waiting charter bus early Thursday evening, they took one last panorama of Beard Field at Nittany Lion Softball Park.

North Penn’s Sophia Orth celebrates next to Hempfield shortstop Allison Cervola after driving in the game’s only run during the PIAA Class 6A state championship game on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Penn State.

Hempfield can’t crack North Penn ace in 1-0 PIAA championship game loss

June 15, 2023

UNIVERSITY PARK — Walled off by a gifted pitcher and unable to manufacture offense with runners on base, Hempfield lost a state softball championship for the first time.

North Penn pitcher Julia Shearer throws against Chambersburg during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Millersville University.

Hempfield to face state’s most dominant ace: North Penn lefty Julia Shearer

June 14, 2023

A forbidding challenge awaits Hempfield with unbeaten North Penn (27-0), the District 1 champion that features senior ace pitcher Julia Shearer and her ridiculous numbers: 27-0 record, 0.23 ERA, 346 strikeouts and 13 walks in 159 innings.

Hempfield pitcher Riley Miller celebrates an out with Emily Griffith during their PIAA Class 6A state semifinal against Cumberland Valley on Monday.

PIAA Class 6A softball championship preview: Hempfield vs. North Penn

PIAA softball playoffs

Hempfield freshman Lauren Howard touches first base after hitting a home run in the third inning of a PIAA Class 6A quarterfinal against Downingtown East on June 8.

Hempfield softball notebook: Freshman Lauren Howard scoring runs at record pace

Lauren Howard is as promising a freshman as any Hempfield has put in the starting lineup.

Hempfield pitcher Riley Miller hugs catcher Ella Berkebile after the Spartans defeated Cumberland Valley in the PIAA Class 6A semifinals Monday.

Battery power fuels Hempfield softball on electric run to state finals

If Hempfield wins a fifth PIAA softball championship Thursday at Penn State, it will likely happen in an electric atmosphere. But a win will probably be battery powered.

Hempfield coach Tina Madison celebrates with Lauren Howard after her RBI triple during the first inning against Cumberland Valley in the PIAA Class 6A semifinals Monday.

Unflappable Hempfield looks to add to softball program’s championship legacy

June 13, 2023

Tina Madison looked pensive and anxious as her team hit softballs into nets in a light drizzle Monday at St. Francis (Pa.) University.

Hempfield’s Allison Cervola celebrates with Lauren Howard after defeating Cumberland Valley in their PIAA Class 6A state semifinal on Monday, June 12, 2023, at St. Francis.

Hempfield softball surges past Cumberland Valley, advances to Class 6A state final

June 12, 2023

LORETTO — Hempfield asked for the pregame music to be turned off while it took infield practice Monday after a half-hour rain delay.

Hempfield’s Sarah Podkul scores against Mifflin County during PIAA Class 6A softball first-round playoff action June 5.

PIAA softball playoff capsule: Class 6A semifinal, Monday, June 12, 2023

June 11, 2023

PIAA softball playoffs

Hempfield’s Sarah Podkul makes a running catch in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.

Hempfield softball team wins with stifling defense

June 10, 2023

In the PIAA softball playoffs, every team can hit. Short game or long, small ball or power shots.

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