Solanco APRIL 22, 2026
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Softball Team Invites Fans to Community Night BY GEORGE DEIBEL
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when I was growing up. There were tournaments in Quarryville, at the Buck, and in Willow Street almost every weekend. People came out See Softball pg 5
Solanco Track & Field Hall of Fame to Induct Honorees The Solanco Cross Country & Track Alumni Association will host a Solanco Track & Field Alumni Night on Monday, May 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Art Harrington Track Complex at Solanco High School, 585 Solanco Road, Quarryville. The event will coincide with the Solanco and Lampeter-Strasburg varsity track meet. It will feature banner presentations for the 2026 Track Hall of Fame induction class. See Hall of Fame pg 2
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he Solanco softball program is running it back. Its second annual Community Night will be held Friday, A pr il 24, at Memor ial Park , 297 Park Ave., Quarryville. The Mules will host Conestoga Valley. The junior varsity game will begin at 4:30 p.m. Players from the Solanco Girls Softball Association will be recognized at 6:45 p.m., and the first pitch of the varsity game is scheduled for 7 p.m. “Last year’s event was successful, with a lot of community support,” Solanco assistant coach Jeff McCardell said. “We got lots of positive reviews, so we thought we would do it again.” Solanco senior Delaney Goté added, “The Community Night last year (drew) a big crowd, and there was a lot of spirit from the fans and teams.” The 22bbq food truck will be on