CONFIDENT THEY’LL COMPETE
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Medford senior Lydia Pernsteiner tries to split defenders Laurissa Klapatauskas (l.) and Bryn Fronk during some five-on-five work in Monday’s practice at Raider Hall. An experienced Raiders team opens its new season Tuesday night at Merrill.
Late 2021 run brings belief to the new season
While it’s tough to carry momentum from last year’s season-ending run to sectionals