LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Seventeen teams are poised to compete in the 2020 NFCA NAIA Leadoff Classic on Feb. 28-March 1 at the South Commons Complex in Columbus, Ga., host site of the 2020 NAIA Softball World Series. Highlighting the field are 2019 NAIA Softball World Series participants Georgia Gwinnett College and University of Mobile as well…
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McLaren upgrade delays rooted in pre-season troubles
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