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Emily Orr, former Hillsborough High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

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Villanova Wildcats Coach Bridget Orchard (2024) | Villanova Wildcats

Villanova Wildcats Coach Bridget Orchard (2024) | Villanova Wildcats

Former Hillsborough High School player and current Villanova Wildcats catcher, Emily Orr, will compete in the NCAA D1 Softball Championship Tournament.

There are 64 teams in the tournament, with the final eight teams receiving an invite to Omaha, Nebraska to play for the College World Series title.

The Villanova Wildcats begin the tournament as a number 12 seed and will square off against the 12th seeded Arizona Wildcats.

The first round, Regionals, is double elimination where a team is only eliminated after two losses. From there, 16 teams will make the Super Regionals and play a best-of-three series.

Finally, the eight winners from Super Regionals will head to Omaha for a chance to play for the title of College World Series Champion!

Name: Emily Orr
Position: catcher
Team: Villanova Wildcats
H.S.: Hillsborough High School
Hometown: Hillsborough

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