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Wyoming East Advances to State Tournament

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NEW RICHMOND -

Wyoming East is back in the state tournament after defeating Shady Spring, 3-0 in the regional final.

The Warriors were the Class AA runners up last season.

Pitcher Derek Thorton threw the complete-game shut out.

The only runs came in the first inning, when Zach Whitten drove in three runs with a triple.

The Warriors improve to 27-5, while Shady Spring ends its season with a 17-16 mark.

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