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SYRACUSE — There is no reason to be shocked whenever Wawasee softball’s junior second baseman battles back and swings in a foul ball-infused nine-pitch at-bat.

No reason to question how she’s able to scoop up a grounder and make a routine throw to second for a fielder’s choice.

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