After a tough two games against Southmont, the Western Boone softball team finished off the regular season on a high note on Friday night against Lebanon.

Behind strong pitching performance from Mickey Burns, the Stars topped Lebanon 1-0 in a game shortened to five innings due to rain and slick field conditions.

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Will Willems is the Sports Editor of the Lebanon Reporter. Follow him on Twitter @Will_Willems.