BERLIN, Pa. \u2013 Berlin Brothersvalley High School senior Sydney Walker was determined to play college softball throughout her career.<\/p>\n
Her first visit to Washington & Jefferson College attracted her to the NCAA Division III program. The Presidents\u2019 coaching staff was sold on Walker after watching her multiple times this summer with the Nitro travel team.<\/p>\n
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