The team of talented girls, representing California, won 9-2 against Pitt County, the host team and North Carolina representative.
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La Verne scored nine runs on seven hits while star pitcher Katie Coldiron limited Pitt County to two runs in the opening-round game played in Greenville.
La Verne traveled all the way to North Carolina to make their first appearance in the tournament.
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La Verne softball team heading to Little League World Series in North Carolina
La Verne plays again Wednesday at 4 p.m. against the southeast region representative, Chesterfield, Virginia.
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