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Wake Forest-Rolesville shuts out West Johnston in game one

Photojournalist Johnny Johnson's singles from the West Johnston High School and the Wake Forest-Rolesville High School softball game held in Wake Forest, NC, May 24, 2013. Wake Forest won Game 1 of the 4A Eastern regional Championships Series 7-0.

Wake Forest-Rolesville coach Doug Kinsman knew his players were nervous entering Friday’s state semifinal game against West Johnston. He could tell during warmups. The Cougars shook their nerves to go to take a convincing 7-0 win in game one of ...

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PRINCETON HIGH

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SOUTH JOHNSTON HIGH

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RECREATION

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NORTH JOHNSTON HIGH

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PRINCETON HIGH

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