CUMBERLAND – The defending 3A state champs are heading back to Pearl to compete for a 2A state title this year as East Webster completed a series sweep over Hamilton with a 6-2 win on Saturday.
“This team has exceeded our expectations,” East Webster coach Blake Hutchison said. “They’ve been so good all year, and just when you think they’re down for the count, they find a way. It’s something about these kids from Webster County. They’re gritty, tough and never out of it.”
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