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Hill fires one-hit shutout in opener as Dale sweeps Preston

By Brian Johnson Sports Editor bjohnson@news-star.com DALE – Kinsley Hill fired a one-hit shutout, struck out 17 and allowed just two base runners Tuesday as the Dale Lady Pirates eked out a 1-0 victory over the Preston Lady Pirates Tuesday in the first game of a district doubleheader. Dale completed the sweep with a 13-1 rout in five innings in the second game.

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Tapley twins triumphant at Bethel

BETHEL ACRES - There might just be a youth movement running through Bethel athletics right now and leading that charge are a set of twins that bring a lot of hope to both girls and boys programs. Insert the Tapley twins, Bryce and Baylee, who are sophomores this year and are not just great multisport athletes but students as well.

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