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Prep softball: Granite Falls 12, Coupeville 3

COUPEVILLE — Lauren Harding struck out nine, including eight batters in a row, to lead Granite Falls over Coupeville in a Cascade Conference league matchup. Sophomore Kelsey Bechtholdt and junior Caitlinn Santiesteban both homered for the Tigers. Hailey Hammer went 1-for-3 with three RBI to lead the Wolves.

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Lauren Harding, Kasey Bergan (5) and Dannica West. McKayla Bailey, and Bree Mesner. WP—Harding (6-1). LP—Bailey (1-3). 2B—Kelsey Bechtholdt (GF), Harding (GF). 3B—Taylor Arndt (GF). HR—Bechtholdt (GF), Caitlinn Santiesteban (GF). Records—Granite Falls 6-0 league, 6-1 overall. Coupeville 1-3, 1-3.

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