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One swing was all it took.<\/p>\n

Before Oologah could even settle in, Mac West had already called game, launching a 3-run home run in the first inning that set the tone Tuesday night for a dominant 17-2 District 4A-7 road victory for Verdigris.<\/p>\n

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