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The state-ranked Holton softball team plowed its way to a championship in its own invitational tournament on Saturday.

The Red Devils defeated Montabella 12-2 and Benzie Central 4-3 in preliminary action, then downed Three Oaks River Valley, another state-ranked team, 5-2 in the tournament championship game.

Morgan Murat led Holton on the day with two home runs, including a three-run shot in the championship game.