The 2A Conference Northland Prep Spartans powered their way past Central Region foe and softball rival Sedona, 15-3, for a mercy-rule win in five innings on Tuesday in Sedona.
Gianna Strube came up a home run short of the cycle for the No. 22 Spartans, who handed the No. 35 Scorpions their second straight loss. The Northland Prep senior finished her 3-for-4 day with three RBIs.
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