Malia Clemens hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the top of the seventh and winning pitcher Brianna Banner struck out 16 to lead Gateway to a 6-3 win over McKeesport in Section 2-5A softball Monday, earning its first section win since 2019.
Savannah Boden doubled twice and Ryley Beavin had two hits and two RBIs for the Gators (2-4, 1-4). Kendal Bercik homered for McKeesport (1-4, 0-4).
Allderdice 16, Bishop Canevin 15 – Lital Friedman went 3 for 5 with three RBIs, Gracie Whitt tripled and drove in two runs and Madison Hultz doubled and drove in two runs to lead Allderdice (3-0) to a nonsection win. Macie McClain hit a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to bring Bishop Canevin (2-4) within a run, but the comeback bid ended there…