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Photo gallery: Ritchie County blanks Petersburg for spot in Class A final

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chloe Elliott tossed a complete game shutout and drove in the game’s only run, allowing Ritchie County to defeat Petersburg 1-0 Wednesday in a Class A elimination game at Little Creek Park’s Craft Field.

The Rebels (23-6) will face Wahama in the Class A final, needing to beat the White Falcons twice before losing once.

The Vikings season came to an end at 22-7.

(Photos by Eddie Ferrari)





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