Penn Cambria starts season with win against Greater Johnstown

By Team Reports Mar 23, 2024, 7:30pm

Recap: Penn Cambria Panthers vs. Greater Johnstown Trojans

Penn Cambria had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past the Greater Johnstown Trojans 13-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Penn Cambria also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.

Alex Cherico was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Cherico was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Corbin Vinglish was incredible, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Caden Gibbons, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

On Greater Johnstown's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Manny Hill, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Coincidentally, Penn Cambria and Greater Johnstown will both be playing Bishop McCort the next time they take the field. Greater Johnstown will head out to face Bishop McCort at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, while Penn Cambria will host them at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

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