ELGIN \u2013 Kinsley Haferkamp already has several big pitching performances this summer for the Washington County Minor Division softball all-stars.<\/p>\n
Tuesday\u2019s effort in the Texas East Section 1 tournament opener, though, was her brightest gem of all.<\/p>\n
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