Slamming Into The Playoffs

  • Slamming Into The Playoffs
    Slamming Into The Playoffs
  • Slamming Into The Playoffs
    Slamming Into The Playoffs
  • The Lady Cubs celebrate clinching a Class 3A playoff berth with an 18-8 victory over Maypearl last Friday (top left); Clifton starting pitcher Laylah Gaona (8) delivers the pitch from the circle against the Lady Panthers (above left), Alyssa Santillan (4) charges to come up with a ground ball against Maypearl (above right). Photos courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
    The Lady Cubs celebrate clinching a Class 3A playoff berth with an 18-8 victory over Maypearl last Friday (top left); Clifton starting pitcher Laylah Gaona (8) delivers the pitch from the circle against the Lady Panthers (above left), Alyssa Santillan (4) charges to come up with a ground ball against Maypearl (above right). Photos courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
Under the direction of a new head coach and a different style of play, the Clifton softball program began the season as diamonds in the rough on a learning curve. But with only two District 17-3A games remaining in the 2023 Texas high school baseball season last week, the Lady Cubs stood on the verge of a postseason berth. And Clifton sealed the deal with a comefrom- behind, yet dominating 18-8…

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