Centerville defeated Jackson 8-4 in an OHSAA Division I state semifinal.

The game featured a combined 22 hits with no fielding errors. Only two Centerville batters struck out.

Freshman Caitlyn Belcher pitched a complete game and had five RBIs for Centerville.

Jackson loses five seniors that set out to change the culture of the team as well as produce results on the field.

AKRON — Jackson and Centerville both came into their Division I OHSAA state semifinal softball game with the reputation of being able to swing the bat. Both teams lived up to that billing at Firestone Stadium on June 7.

The Polar Bears and Elks combined for 22 hits, no fielding errors and just two strikeouts. Unfortunately for Jackson, the timing on the hits for Centerville was slightly better. That was the determ

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