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Lady Patriots advance with ouster of defending champs
Lincoln guard Jessica Upchurch has her eye on the basket after stealing the ball from Casey’s Jamie Wesley. Upchurch didn’t get the layup but she did go to the foul line for two of her 14 points. (Photo by Nancy Leedy)
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