EVELETH — Rock Ridge 18U head coach Boyd Carlbom was wondering how his softball team would fare Monday night in their Arrowhead League doubleheader with Hibbing.
The Thunder were coming off a weekend where they played six games at a tournament in Bemidji, finishing with a record of 5-1. With two more games Monday night against the ‘Jackets, Carlblom thought his team might be a little worn down.
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