NORTON — Case head softball coach Shannon Silva had to devise something in the offseason after the graduation of four key starters on her 2023 Division 4 state champion team.
When the start of the season began in March, Silva wasn't sure how her plan would work after she plugged in five different starters, including moving outfielder Skye Dupre to second and first baseman Breanna Fontes behind the plate to fill the void of her daughter — South Coast Conference All-Star catcher and Herald News Player of the Year Olivia Silva.
On Friday after the defending Division 4 state champion Cardinals mercy-ruled Division 3 opponent Norton (ranked fourth in power rankings) 14-1 for their 12th straight win, it seemed clear Silva has done her homework quite well.
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