Stage set for softball showdown of state title hopefuls

Newport senior catcher Emma Paranto is well on her way to becoming a second straight first-team all-state selection. She will lead the Lady Cubs in a key Oregon West Conference game Friday at home against Yamhill-Carlton.
A showdown of two of the best softball teams in the state vying for first place in the Oregon West Conference was solidified Wednesday when 17-1 Newport defeated North Marion and 16-2 Yamhill-Carlton downed Philomath.
The teams, both ranked in the top five in Oregon’s Class 4A ranks, will put their unbeaten 8-0 league records on the line when they meet at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Yaquina Elementary School.
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