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Former New Richmond High School standout Brooklyn Swanepoel played on Friday, May 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

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Brooklyn Swanepoel

Brooklyn Swanepoel

By Chippewa Valley Times

On Friday, May 16, former New Richmond High School standout Brooklyn Swanepoel’s current collegiate team the UW Eau Claire Blugolds won 8-7 against the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship.

The game took place at SportONE - Parkview Softball Field at 4:05 p.m. and was the second matchup against the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets in the tournament.

The UW Eau Claire Blugolds’ next game will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at SportONE - Parkview Softball Field.

Brooklyn Swanepoel

Shortstop and outfielder

Freshman

5′3″

Hometown: New Richmond

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