Elmore County senior pitcher Hailey O’Brien put on a show Tuesday night.
In a 4-0 win over Smiths Station, O’Brien pitched a complete game no-hitter against the opposing Panthers. She struck out 10 batters, walked four, and struck out every single batter that Smiths Station sent to the plate.
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