BASEBALL: Hatboro-Horsham Falls To North Penn To End Playoff Run

The Hatboro-Horsham High School boys baseball team went into Wednesday’s District 1-AAAA playoff game looking for vengeance against arch-rival North Penn, who had beat them by one run to earn the SOL Continental Conference title the week before.

This time it was not so close, as the North Penn offense exploded for four early runs en-route to a 9-3 victory.

The Hatters were a close knit contingent of graduating seniors that had hoped to extend the season further, but they faced a North Penn offense that’s been on fire.

Winning pitcher James Witner surrendered eight hits but only three runs in 5.1 innings of work for North Penn.

Head coach Peter Moore took to Twitter to express his heartfelt appreciation for the Hatters season.

This was not how or when any of us wanted it to end, but I am so grateful for the ride this group took us on. Thank you to our 16 seniors.

— Hatters Baseball (@hattersbaseball) May 21, 2015

These seniors will be remembered not only for their talent, but more importantly, for their special bond on and off the field. #family

— Hatters Baseball (@hattersbaseball) May 21, 2015

One senior who never saw his name in a box score deserves some recognition. Manager Matt Cummins was more than we could have ever asked for.

— Hatters Baseball (@hattersbaseball) May 21, 2015