CONWAY — The Mount Washington Valley Eagles U14 and U16 softball teams wrapped up the summer season on a positive note last weekend with both squads going 3-1 to finish as runner-ups in a tournament held at the Nick in Wolfeboro.
Coaches Ed Alkalay, Dave Caputo, Chris Kroski and Larry Meader were pleased with how the hometown flocks played.
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