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NORWICH – Norwich varsity softball had high hopes coming into the season opener, only to have them dashed by star pitcher from Susquehanna Valley Sophia Pappas.

“They’re pitcher is only a sophomore, but she verbaled to Binghamton last year. She is in my opinion the best in our division,” said Norwich head coach Scott Moore. “We only ended up with one hit, and I told the girls if we play the defense we should be able to play then we can keep it close. Hannah was pitching good, and we had three throwing errors and two were early in the first inning.”