Claire Helring leads Holy Cross to PIAA Class 1A softball final

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Summary

Claire Helring continues her standout performance for the Holy Cross softball team during the PIAA Class 1A playoffs. In five playoff games, Helring has compiled nine hits in 17 at-bats, including three RBIs, raising her average to.409. Holy Cross, with a record of 21-3, is set to face Union Area, the defending state champion, at Penn State University for the title. Helring's contributions have been crucial in helping her team reach the finals for the first time in school history. Coach Joe Ross commends her resilience and ability to handle pressure situations.

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  • Claire Helring is batting.529 in postseason play.
  • Holy Cross reached the finals by defeating Claysburg Kimmel and Tri-Valley.
  • The championship game is scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m.
  • Union Area enters the final as the defending state champion.
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Claire Helring has been swinging a hot bat during the postseason for the Holy Cross softball team. In five playoff games, the junior is 9 for 17 (.529) with eight runs and three RBIs, raising her season average to .409 (27 for 66) with two doubles, six home runs, 23 runs and 19 RBIs. She has helped the Lady Crusaders reach the state final for the first time. On Thursday at 4 p.m., District 2 ...

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