Liberty County sweeps Franklin County in Rural Region Final
BRISTOL, Fla. (WMBB) – The Liberty County softball team defeated Franklin County 9-0 in the Rural Class Region Final.
The Liberty County Bulldogs improved to 21-3 and will face Northview in the state semifinal on Tuesday, May 20.
The Franklin County Seahawks concluded their season with a record of 18-8.
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