Not long after falling to Mount Paran in the Class A Private state finals, Strong Rock Christian’s 12 softball players and three coaches posted for a post-tournament photo with their runner-up medals. Everyone sported a large smile.
It wasn’t a championship-winning day in Columbus, but it was hard for anyone to be disappointed by a memorable season and exciting state tournament.
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