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Lakeland Blanks Milford to Win District Championship
The Lakeland softball team moves ahead in post season play after clinching a district championship.
The Lakeland lady Eagles blanked Milford 7-0 to win the district softball championship Saturday afternoon. Pitchers Selena Hicks and Anika Wiesinger combined on a one hitter for the Eagles.
Karissa Gawronski banged out three hits for the Eagles while Madison Burgess and Kelly Merkle had two hits. Merkle had two RBI's for Lakeland.
Hicks had a no hitter until the sixth inning when Milford pitcher Rachel Morrin smacked a single up the middle. The Eagle defense was airtight throughout the game.
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With the win, Lakeland celebrates its eight district title in the last nine years. The lady Eagles also celebrate four titles this year, to this point: a KLAA Divsion Championship, KLAA Conference Championship, KLAA Association Championship and a MHSAA District Championship.
The Eagles have a week to prepare for there first round regional game next Saturday against Troy Athens. The game starts at 10 a.m. in Hartland.