Wednesday Kahok softball game postponed
The Kahok softball game scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday against Breese Mater Dei has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced. Heavy rain overnight and throughout the day Wednesday, along with lightening, prompted the postponement.
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