Apparently, the number 19 is significant to the St. Mary’s softball team, and one would be at a loss to understand why.It’s an unlikely number. For starters, it’s a prime number (which math teacher Colleen Newbury is quick to point out). Also, since there’s no numerical combination in cribbage that adds up to 19, it is the number used to signify having a “zero” hand.So, for all you numerology aficionados, here’s why.It’s because several key combinations concerning the St. Mary’s team add up to – you guessed it – 19.The season officially started on March 16 (3-16, which equals 19). It ended on June 13 (6/13).Want more?When the season began, there were 16 players and three coaches (that changed later, when JV coach Frank Sarro and Erica Sonia joined the staff).And, finally, in the seventh inning of Saturday’s state championship game, Newbury looked at the scoreboard and, lo and behold, the line running across it ran: 7 7 5 ? as in “seventh inning, seven runs for St. Mary’s, five for Monty Tech).If you do the math, you’ll see where that leads.”I was almost sorry we scored our eighth run,” she said.
