Prep baseball: Altoona, McDonell hope to stay hot in state semifinals

Sam Janssen, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
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Jun. 12—Two area baseball teams will be taking the field in the WIAA state tournament at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute this week.

The Altoona Rails (23-4) are the No. 3 seed in the Division 2 field, and the McDonell Central Catholic Macks (9-10) are the No. 4 seed in the Division 4 field.

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