Bucs take pair of blowout wins from postseason opponent

KYLE TURK, Grand Haven Tribune, Mich.
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May 11—GRAND HAVEN TWP. — With Grand Haven's softball team scheduled to take on Reeths-Puffer in pre-district play early next month, the Buccaneers got their first look at the Rockets on Monday.

After a pair of dominating wins, the Rockets may not be looking forward to seeing the Bucs again.

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