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Elena Ritchey signs with Youngstown State for Division I softball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

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Elena Ritchey, a senior at Berlin Brothersvalley, signed to play softball at Youngstown State University on November 12, 2026. Having excelled as a pitcher and hitter with the Indiana Magic Gold this summer, Ritchey attracted attention from NCAA Division I coaches and committed in August. She is believed to be the first player from her school to join a Division I program. Ritchey led her high school team to historic titles in 2025 and 2026, setting several personal performance records. She plans to major in civil engineering or accounting and aims to support the state police after college.

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•Ritchey joins Youngstown State, a Horizon League member.
•She led her team to District 5 titles in 2025 and 2026.
•Ritchey hit.544 with 10 home runs in 2026.
•She is a three-time all-state selection in Pennsylvania.
•Her college goals include civil engineering and public service.

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11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Berlin Brothersvalley senior Elena Ritchey signs to play softball at Youngstown State

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BERLIN, Pa. – Berlin Brothersvalley senior Elena Ritchey challenged herself this summer by joining the Indiana Magic Gold softball team. She faced high-level players throughout the summer circuit, and proved she can compete with some of the better players across the country. NCAA Division I coaches took notice as the two-way standout received plenty of interest from colleges. She committed to ...
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