Wellsville vs Avon score, updates from the Section V softball championship game
In Tuesday's semifinals, Wellsville defeated No. 4 LeRoy 7-0 while Avon beat Wayland-Cohocton. Wellsville's reigning state champion Lions are seeking their fifth straight section title. The Silver Hawks of Avon last won sectionals as a Class C team in 2022.
When is the Wellsville vs Avon softball championship game?
The game is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. Thursday.
Where is the Wellsville vs Avon softball championship game?
The matchup will take place at Honeoye Falls-Lima.
What to know about Wellsville softball
Record: 18-2
Section V tournament seed: 1
What to know about Avon softball
Record: 15-3
Section V tournament seed: 3
Wellsville softball photos
— Marquel Slaughter is a journalist for the Democrat and Chronicle, specializing in high school sports and Syracuse University athletics. He's won numerous Associated Press and NYNPA awards for his work in print and broadcasting throughout his 15-year career as a reporter. Follow him @MarquelSports and X and Instagram. You can email him at mslaughter1@gannett.com.
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