The Diamond Wildcats have battled adversity this season after losing two players early in the year and losing a couple seniors in the late stages of the campaign.
They found a way to win 13 games and still earn the No. 2 seed in the Class 3 District 11 tournament. On Tuesday night, No. 3 Pierce City ended its season in a 15-7 offensive battle.
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