High School Softball

Sirens and flashing lights declared Lampeter-Strasburg softball team’s state championship victory as police cars, firetrucks and other vehicles paraded through the streets of Strasburg and Lampeter on Thursday night.

The Lampeter-Strasburg community has strongly supported its Pioneers softball team every step of the way over the past season. That undying support will be felt once more.

From a field of more than 400 nominated athletes, the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association (PaHSSBCA) has selected 235 players, across six PIAA classifications, to its 2021 All-State team.

Years from now, when old-timers gather for breakfast at their favorite diner, the conversation may eventually drift to a debate about the greatest local girls softball teams.

Here is the list of Lancaster-Lebanon League softball all-stars for the 2021 season. These selections were made by the L-L coaches.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Cam Byler just wanted to put the ball in play. She put it out of play. Way out.

UNIVERSITY PARK — The look on Chloe Blantz’s face — bless her heart — was priceless.

ALLENTOWN — Things that never get old: A Sinatra tune. Fireflies on a summer night. Lampeter-Strasburg in the state softball championship game.

WEST GROVE — This was the day Keiva Middleton came of age as a pitcher.

BOYERTOWN — See ball. Smash ball.

PINE GROVE — The Pequea Valley Braves were on an historic run.