CALIFORNIA, Pa — The Mohawk High softball team capped off the WPIAL championships and made history in the process on Friday.
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Eric Sccicchitano covers Harrisburg and other state issues for CNHI newspapers in New Castle, Sharon, Meadville, Johnstown and Sunbury. Follow him on Twitter @ericshick11. Email him at erics@cnhi.com.