Chartiers-Houston carried a 4-0 lead to the bottom of the fifth but committed three errors in the inning, allowing Carmichaels to tie the state semifinal. The Mikes’ Carys McConnell stroked a walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the seventh, clinching a trip to Thursday’s state championship game.
Thomas Jefferson, Elizabeth-Forward & Neshannock softball teams all clinched berths in the state finals. Avonworth, Eden Christian and Indiana won baseball semifinals to advance as well. PIAA Brackets: Softball Baseball
Monday, June 10
PIAA Softball Semifinals
1A Carmichaels 5, Chartiers-Houston 4
4A Elizabeth-Forward 8, Arch. Wood 0
2A Neshannock 1, Laurel 0
5A Thomas Jefferson 9, Central Mountain 8
PIAA Baseball Semifinals
1A Eden Christian 7, Saegertown 5
4A Indiana 10, Fleetwood 3
3A Avonworth 5, Punxsutawney 3