Softball

A tough-luck Muscatine split

Lancers are runners-up in the MAC, but top-seed in regional playoff bracket

Ross Shinberg, NSP Sports Editor

Posted 7/2/24

Were it not for the quick reflexes of Muscatine’s Lucy Hoag, the North Scott softball team might be celebrating its first Mississippi Athletic Conference championship in 15 years.

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