Coral Springs Charter leans on pitching depth, tops Western to win BCAA Big 8 softball title

POMPANO BEACH — With starting ace Sophia Bertorelli likely lost for the season with a shoulder injury, Coral Springs Charter turned to freshman pitcher Courtney Wahlbrink, and she’s delivered all year.

Wahlbrink (21-3) tossed a three-hitter with 10 strikeouts as the defending-champion Panthers topped Western 10-3 Thursday night for the BCAA Big 8 softball championship at Four-Fields Complex. She was named tournament MVP after going 3-0 with 26 strikeouts.

“It’s definitely big shoes to fill,” said Wahlbrink...