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Lady Mustangs win home opener

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The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs opened the 2026 softball season on a strong note Feb. 17, earning an 11–8 victory over the Yorktown Kittycats in their home opener. The win marked a successful debut for first-year head coach and Nixon-Smiley alumna Kendra Smith, who begins her tenure leading the program with momentum and excitement. The Lady Mustangs showcased timely hitting and solid effort throughout the game, building early confidence as they held off a late Yorktown push to secure the season’s first win. Nixon-Smiley’s offense produced consistently at the plate, while the defense made key plays when it mattered most to...

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