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Randall sparks Clinton to another strong season, repeats as county Player of the Year

The junior shortstop’s ability to get things going helped the Redskins win league, district and regional titles and reach the Division 3 state semifinals for the second straight season. It also helped Clinton to a county-best 37-4 record. Continue reading

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Tierney Nelson avoids sophomore jinx, repeats as county’s Pitcher of Year

Immediately following her dominant freshman season, Tierney Nelson wanted to know how she could stay successful.

The riseball pitcher had heard of the so-called sophomore jinx and approached Clinton coach Al Roberts about avoiding one. Continue reading

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Jordan Randall gets things started for Clinton softball team

She’s the one that gets things started.

She does things with power and speed and is the spark plug of an offense that has outscored opponents 36-6 during the state tournament. Continue reading

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Kristin Espinoza making mark in this year’s tournament run

A year ago, she was in the background.

This year that hasn’t been the case. Continue reading

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Espinoza lifts top-ranked Clinton past Kalamazoo Christian

With all the talent on the Clinton High School softball team, Kristin Espinoza hasn’t been needed to make offensive contributions.

On Tuesday, however, the Division 3 top-ranked Redskins needed her bat.

The senior pitcher delivered in a big way. Continue reading

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Felkey heating up at right time for Tecumseh softball team

Melissa Felkey has been a run-producing machine for the Tecumseh High School softball team during the state tournament.

The junior first baseman’s offensive contributions have been a large reason behind the Indians’ success through the first two rounds of the Division 2 state tournament. Continue reading

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Top-ranked Clinton softball team squeezes past Onsted in Division 3 district final

By Brian Calloway Daily Telegram Sports Editor ONSTED, Mich. — None of the  buttons coach Al Roberts pushed seemed to work for the Clinton High School softball team for most of Saturday’s Division 3 district final against Onsted. A squeeze … Continue reading

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Abi Clark in a groove offensively for Clinton softball team

Clark has been one of the hottest hitters in Lenawee County over the second half of the season. The sophomore outfielder has boosted her average more than 100 points in the past few weeks as she helped the Redskins (30-3) secure their third consecutive Tri-County Conference crown and claim the title at a Lakeland Tournament that featured numerous Division 1 schools. Continue reading

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Healthy Dani Bailey eyes strong final season for Siena Heights softball team

Throughout her five years in the program she’s battled through injuries, been through the tough Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference schedule and seen the Saints make progress before taking a step backwards last spring.

Now senior pitcher Dani Bailey — a Blissfield High School graduate — is hoping to utilize her experience as she looks to conclude her collegiate career on a positive note and help the Saints to an improved season. Continue reading

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