Marple Newtown’s season was dead in the water just four weeks ago. Mired at 7-9, including 4-6 in a Central League that was mediocre at best, the Tigers’ hopes of a District One playoff bid were looking slim, unless something changed. Six consecutive wins later, and the No. 31 seed has gotten its second life, entering as a major underdog with no pressure on its shoulders.
For Marple (13-9), matching up with No. 2 seed Methacton (21-3) will be no treat. But even in the face of the Pac-10 champions, Marple has little to fear.
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