HUGHESVILLE — After losing to Otterville five times last season, the Bunceton Lady Dragons have beaten Otterville four times this season, the fourth a 48-35 win on Friday at Northwest to clinch the Class 1, District 8 championship.
“It feels pretty great,” said Bunceton’s Rachel Emde. “We haven’t gotten one in a long time.”
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