Indianola softball coach Stacy Evans was ready for the season to start Tuesday, and apparently so were her Indians.
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Indianola's Brynn Ortlund tries to get the tag on Carlisle's Isabelle Noring who hustled her way to second on an outfield loose ball as Carlisle softball hosted Indianola Tuesday. Indianola won the game 9-1 to kick off the season.
- MARK DAVITT / Independent Advocate
Indianola opens season with win over Carlisle
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Indianola High School's Stacy Evens, head coach, takes a few minutes to talk strategy with her team as Carlisle softball hosted Indianola Tuesday. Indianola won the game 9-1 to kick off the season.
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