Berlin Brothersvalley senior Elena Ritchey verbally committed to play softball at NCAA Division I Youngstown State University Thursday morning on X.

“I am beyond excited and grateful to announce that I have verbally committed to @YSUSoftball to continue my academic and athletic career!” Ritchey posted.

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