Hempfield’s Orischak commits to St. Francis (Pa.)
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 9:21 PM
Hempfield’s Ashley Orischak drives in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in front of Latrobe catcher Makayla Munchinski during their game Monday, April 23, 2018, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Another Hempfield softball player has committed early to a Division I college.
Standout sophomore Ashley Orischak, a key designated hitter for the Spartans last season during their run to a third straight PIAA title and a WPIAL four-peat, gave a verbal commitment to St. Francis (Pa.).
There, she plans to join current teammate Emma Hoffner, the Spartans’ star catcher who also pledged to play for the Red Flash as a freshman.
“I liked the way their program was run and the team mentality, as well as the school itself,” Orischak said. “It had a lot of majors that I’m interested in and is a good fit in terms of location and financially for my family and I.”
Orischak hit .418 last season with 23 RBIs and 21 runs scored.
She hit three home runs and delivered eight doubles for Hempfield (24-3), the first team to win three consecutive softball state titles.
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