Tri-Village wins program's first state title
Emma Greet led the way at the plate for the Patriots, going 2-3 with an RBI base hit.
Elizabeth Poling tossed a dime for Tri-Village, pitching the complete-game shutout with just three hits given up and striking out three.
Tri-Village finished its state championship season with a perfect 30-0 record.
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