Daniels drives in four to lead Leopards over New Castle

Jeff Helsel / MVI Sports BVA’s Lexi Daniels follows through her swing and watches her two-run home run sail over the center-field fence at Plum High School.

By JOSE NEGRON
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With her team trailing by two runs with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth inning Wednesday evening, Belle Vernon Area junior Lexi Daniels stepped to the plate with a rather large smile on her face. She knew the importance of the moment and how a hit in the crucial situation could change the complexion of the game. Still, she remained confident in what the outcome would be.

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