Comet Softball

Comets suffer sweep at Durant

West Liberty falls out of most recent rankings

Kohlton Kober

Posted 6/5/24

The West Liberty softball picked up a win to end last week against Tipton after falling in a sweep at Durant.

The Comets now sit at 4-4 on the season and dropped out of the most recent …

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