SLIPPERY ROCK – Despite already clinching a spot in the PIAA playoff bracket, the Sharon Tigers had to play one extra game to determine their seed in the bracket.

They had to face the St. Marys Flying Dutch (15-3), who they beat 3-0 at Slippery Rock University.

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