On Tuesday, March 4, former Blacksburg High School standout MaKayla Dowdy’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III softball game

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On Tuesday, March 4, former Blacksburg High School standout MaKayla Dowdy’s college team lost in an NCAA Division III softball game
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Mar 5, 2025
ByNew River Valley Times
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On Tuesday, March 4, former Blacksburg High School standout MaKayla Dowdy’s current college team, the Emory & Henry Wasps, lost 4-0 in their NCAA Division III softball game against the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters.

The game took place at Dorothy Neely Softball Complex. This was their first matchup against the Railsplitters this season.

The Wasps’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 at 3 p.m. at Dorothy Neely Softball Complex against Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters.

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