TOWER CITY - Williams Valley's softball team began working to defend its 2013 PIAA Class A championship Monday on the first day of PIAA spring sports practices.
Unveiling a new batting cage in the school gymnasium, the Vikings are one of several region teams coming off successful postseasons.
Tamaqua won the Schuylkill League and District 11 Class AAA titles in baseball, while Tri-Valley won the District 11 Class A championship.
This year, practices will lead up to the first playing date on Friday, March 21.
The Republican-Herald will publish its annual spring sports preview tab Thursday, April 3.