WACO – Pirate softball has sailed into unchartered waters.
For the first time in school history they’ll compete in fifth round of the playoffs.
Waiting in the Class 6A Region II finals is Klein Collins in a best-of-three series at Getterman Stadium.
The field is on the University of Baylor in Waco campus.
Game one is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23 and second is 6 p.m. Friday, May 24.
For the full story, see the May 22 issue or subscribe online.
By David Jenkins • [email protected]
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