State Champs

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Photos courtesy of Lori Horne Photos

The Clarendon Hills Little League 10U softball all-stars captured the Illinois state championship with a thrilling extra-inning victory, powered by dominant early scoring and clutch defense. Meanwhile, the 11U all-stars also secured their own Illinois state title in July with a strong tournament performance.

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