A very young, but talented Italy (284-2) softball team, were turned away, 17-2, on Thursday in Whitney by the juggernaut that is No. 1 ranked and defending state champion Crawford. Bouncing back on Saturday will require winning back-to-back games to the Pirates, who are 31-2 this spring.
HC Tina Richards, whose team has twice met Crawford in the playoffs in recent years, have their nemesis in their…
