Ephrata vs. Solanco - District 3 Class 5A softball quarterfinals [photos]
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Solanco’s Josie Janssen (2) gets past Ephrata catcher Kaylee Walters (12) for a score during fifth inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Solanco’s Kira Roark (4) is tagged out at the plate by Ephrata pitcher Ellie Meier (9) after trying to steal home ona past ball during third inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Solanco’s Kira Roark, right, gets a high five from teammate Josie Janssen (2) after she hit a home run against Ephrata during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer

Solanco’s Josie Janssen (2) steals second base as Ephrata shortstop Ali Williams (6) is late with the tag during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
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Solanco’s Josie Janssen (2) gets past Ephrata catcher Kaylee Walters (12) for a score during fifth inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata pitcher Ellie Meier (9) catches an infield pop up by Solanco during fourth inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Solanco’s Anna Sexton (32) hits a single against Ephrata during fourth inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Solanco’s Kira Roark (4) is tagged out at the plate by Ephrata pitcher Ellie Meier (9) after trying to steal home ona past ball during third inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Solanco’s Kira Roark, right, gets a high five from teammate Josie Janssen (2) after she hit a home run against Ephrata during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Solanco’s Kira Roark (4) is all smiles after hitting a home run against Ephrata during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
A beautiful day to watch a game as Solanco takes on Ephrata in a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
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Solanco shortstop Ava Fedoruk (15) makes the throw to first base against Ephrata during fifth inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata’s Kaliana Auchey (27) hits a single against Solanco during fourth inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Solanco left fielder Zoey Evans (3) tracks down a fly ball by Ephrata during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata pitcher Ellie Meier (9) fires one across the plate against Solanco during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Solanco pitcher Anna Sexton (32) fires one across the plate against Ephrata during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Solanco’s Josie Janssen (2) steals second base as Ephrata shortstop Ali Williams (6) is late with the tag during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
Ephrata left fielder lanie Reinhold (22) can't get to a hit by Solanco during first inning action of a District 3 5A softball quarterfinal game at Solanco High School in Quarryville Thursday May 25, 2023.
- CHRIS KNIGHT | Staff Photographer
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