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‘It’s all worth it’ — Ross outlasts Franklin in eight innings to grab third straight outright SWBL title

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Ross High School's Josi Alvis rounds third base after hitting a home run May 8, 2026, during a Southwestern Buckeye League Southwestern Division softball game against Franklin at Franklin Community Park. Ross won 7-6 in eight innings. RICK CASSANO/STAFF

FRANKLIN — All the nerve-jangling moments led to a gleeful celebration, so Paige Baker was fine with all of it.

Ross High School’s softball team survived a dramatic slugfest with Franklin on Friday at Franklin Community Park, pulling off a 7-6 victory in eight innings to secure the Rams’ third

 
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