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WIAA DIV. 4 SOFTBALL SECTIONAL - Thorp gets on offensive roll, ends Rib Lake’s season with 12-2 win

Thorp gets on offensive roll, ends Rib Lake’s season with 12-2 win
Rib Lake infielder Lily Butler makes a throw during the team’s season-ending 12-2 sectional semifinal loss at Thorp June 4. ROSS PATTERMANN/THORP COURIER
Thorp gets on offensive roll, ends Rib Lake’s season with 12-2 win
Rib Lake infielder Lily Butler makes a throw during the team’s season-ending 12-2 sectional semifinal loss at Thorp June 4. ROSS PATTERMANN/THORP COURIER

A couple of early bounces went against Rib Lake early, but Thorp’s constant offensive pressure was relentless and the Cardinals ultimately were the better team in a WIAA Division 5 softball secti...

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