Elyria Softball Returns To State Tournament

AKRON, OH — The Elyria High School Pioneers are back in the state softball tournament, looking to add to their trophy case. The team will play in the state semi-final on Thursday against Gahanna Lincoln. The game will be played at Akron's Firestone Stadium.

Gahanna Lincoln is a budding softball powerhouse. The team is ranked second in the state and compiled a 25-5 record throughout the season. Gahanna Lincoln has been to the state final four five times and finished as runner-ups in 2011.

Elyria, of course, is an established powerhouse. The Pioneers have made 12 trips to the final four and won two state championships in that span. This year's team, coached by Ken Fenik, put together a 20-4 season.

Elyria and Gahanna Lincoln will square off at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

On the other side of the state final four, Lebanon High School (29-3) will square off against North Canton Hoover (21-9). Lebanon is ranked number one in the state and has been averaging 15 runs per game in the tournament.

Those teams will play Thursday at 12:30 p.m.

The state championship will be played Saturday at 10 a.m.

Akron Firestone Stadium is home to the professional softball team the Akron Racers. The stadium was dedicated in 1925 by Harvey Firestone, the founder of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. The facility was donated to the City of Akron in 1988.

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