WILLIAMSBURG — The South Laurel Cardinals wasted little time making an early-season statement.
Behind a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching, South Laurel rolled past the Harlan County Black Bears 12-2 Thursday at the University of the Cumberlands to open the season at 1-0.
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