Southern Columbia ends Marian Catholic's PIAA playoff run with 5-3 victory

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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In the PIAA Class AA state quarterfinals on June 4, Southern Columbia defeated Marian Catholic 5-3 in Fountain Springs. Southern Columbia built an early lead with five runs in the first two innings, with Kole Myers and Ayden Hockenbroch contributing key hits. Despite a late rally from Marian Catholic, scoring three runs in the fourth inning, Southern Columbia's Levi Everitt pitched a complete game to secure the win. The Tigers now advance to the semifinals set for June 8 against the winner of Halifax and Faith Christian Academy.

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  • Southern Columbia scored five runs in the first two innings.
  • Kole Myers had two hits and drove in two runs.
  • Levi Everitt pitched a complete game for Southern Columbia.
  • Marian Catholic scored three runs in the fourth inning.
  • Southern Columbia will face Halifax or Faith Christian Academy next.
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FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — The magic ride came to an end for Marian Catholic in the PIAA Class AA state quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon. Marian Catholic (20-5) served up five runs to Southern Columbia (17-4) in the first two innings of a 5-3 loss to end the miraculous playoff run. “They’re one of the top teams in the state and we just happened to run into two of them in the last three games,” ...

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