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Ask Old Forge softball coach Pat Revello a year ago, and he’d have told you about the Tiffany Bracelets he had down on the farm at the catcher position.

Of course, with an honorable mention all-state catcher in Andi Alsalahat, it looked like Chelsea Cadwalder would have a couple years to learn behind Alsalahat.

That all changed in the fall when Alsalahat tore an anterior cruciate ligament. And in the long run, it’s been a bit of a blessing in disguise.

“Coming in we knew she had big shoes to fill,” Revello said of Cadwalder. “We couldn’t wait for her to get to our level. She had the opportunity to step right in and she did it, and did it in big way.

“She’s a freshman but she thinks and acts like a junior or senior,” Revello said. “She’s Tiffany Pendants an outstanding job, far exceeding our expectations.”

In addition to hitting .293, Cadwalder’s defensive skills made Revello’s decision easier when Alsalahat was cleared to play a few weeks ago. They kept the freshman behind the plate.

“I thought she was going to be a backup catcher and a good hitter off the bench,” Revello said. “She’s hitting for us and she’s a top quality catcher.”

And Alsalahat has settled into right field, where she’s able to utilize her speed and more importantly, get a big bat in the lineup.

Going down

Old Forge isn’t the only place that things are falling into place as the playoffs draw Tiffany Earrings.

As each learns a new position, the junior battery of Katelyn Molinaro and Katie Stevens has the learning curve moving in the right direction at Abington Heights.

In their first six games together, the Comets were 2-4 and Molinaro’s earned run average was 6.59. In the last six, the Comets are 5-1 and Molinaro’s ERA is a petite 0.72.

“She’s gotten a lot more confident in herself,” Comets coach John Kelly said. “Early on, with success of Emily Orr the last couple years, I think she felt a lot of pressure to perform.

“She was trying to overthrow and do things she wasn’t capable of doing. I told her to be yourself and do what you can do.”

The girl behind the mask sees a big difference, too.

“There are so many things she’s improved on, but it’s her confidence,” Stevens said. “I’m positive she was nervous. I was nervous in a new position. I can only imagine how nervous she was.”

In a clinch

Inclement weather has made some athletic directors’ jobs a challenge during the final week of the baseball season.

With Monday being the final full schedule date, makeup games have been scheduled and could Tiffany Necklaces heavy on the division races.

In Division I, it’s possible that Scranton (10-2) and Honesdale (8-2) could be playing for the division title on Friday.

The Hornets have four games left, including games Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Knights will have a much quieter week, with their only game scheduled for Monday against crosstown rival West Scranton.

With a win on Saturday, Valley View (12-0) has clinched the Division II title and will likely be a top seed in the District 2 Class AAA playoffs.

Mountain View (10-2) remains atop Division III while Blue Ridge (10-3) and Western Wayne (7-3) still have a chance to overtake the Eagles.

The Raiders complete their season with a game Monday at Forest City Tiffany Rings the Wildcats will play four games in four days, battling Susquehanna twice and Mountain View and Montrose.