Colts Advance to District AA Final
The Marian Colts surged to a 9‑2 victory over Williams Valley in the District 11 Class AA semifinals, securing a berth in the championship game.
Rocco Griguoli ignited the offense with a three‑run homer in the opening inning, finishing 3‑for‑4 with three RBI and driving in crucial runs early.
Roman Bednarek delivered a complete‑game effort, limiting the Vikings to three hits, striking out five and walking two, while also contributing an RBI double in the second frame.
The Colts broke the game open in the fifth with a five‑run rally, highlighted by key hits from Brayden Grant and Cole Defrancisco that pushed the lead to double digits.
Marian’s defense remained flawless, turning a double play to end the contest, while the team drew several walks, including three by Danny Lemus, and maintained disciplined pitching throughout.
The championship showdown is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Fountain Springs, where the Colts will meet Tri‑Valley in a bid for their first district title since 2017, a victory that would also send the winner to the PIAA tournament.