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ADDISON COUNTY INDEPENDENT

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ScoreBOARD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Lacrosse D-­I Boys’ Playoffs 6/10  #1  CVU  vs.  #5  MUHS  ....................16-­6 Softball D-­II Girls 6/10  #5  OV  vs.  #1  Lyndon  .....................24-­5 6/11  #3  Fairfax  at  #2  VUHS  ...................Late

Schedule

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Softball D-­II Girls’ Final at Poultney 6/13  or  14  OV  vs.  VUHS  or  Fairfax   ......TBA Spectators  are  advised  to  consult  school  websites  for  the  latest  schedule  updates. Â

ANDY KIRKALDY

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