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Yorktown falls short, loses in Class 3A softball state final against New Palestine

The Star Press | June 9, 2019

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Yorktown knew the severity of the challenge it faced.

It knew it stood between New Palestine and an Indiana record third-straight Class 3A softball state championship. It knew, while it was ranked seventh in the state, the No. 1 Dragons entered the matchup as the overwhelming favorite.

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And for five innings the Tigers kept up with the reigning champions.

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