Softball Recap: Ligonier Valley Comes Up Short

Ligonier Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Deer Lakes Lancers. The Rams were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lancers earlier this season, when they won 12-5.

Ligonier Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Deer Lakes, they pushed their record up to 9-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home.

Ligonier Valley and Deer Lakes could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Rams (ranked 357th) will meet Elizabeth Forward (ranked 65th) at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Deer Lakes will face off against Fox Chapel at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (304 vs. 66).