MURFREESBORO — The Volunteer Lady Falcons’ historic season came to an end on Wednesday at the TSSAA Class 3A state softball tournament with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Crockett County in a lengthy eight-inning battle at McKnight Park.
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