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The Div. 3 Ravenna softball team won its first district championship since 2008 with a 9-3 victory over Kent City on Saturday.lsj-fb-logo

Pitcher Madi Broton lifted the Bulldogs in both the title game and the semifinals. Broton struck out six and gave up one earned run in the finals and struck out 11 in the opening 13-0 win over North Muskegon.

The Bulldog’s strong offensive effort was led by Mataya McBride with three hits, while Cassie Wright and Meghan Randolpheach added two hits of their own.

McBride also had a dominant semifinal game with two hits and four RBIs.

The Bulldogs next face Manistee on June 11 at 10 a.m.in the regional semifinals at Lakeview.