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Left photo: Empire coach Shannon Woolridge gives Kaelyn Smith a high-five after she hit a solo home run during their game against Ironwood Ridge, Friday, April 4, 2014. The Ravens defeated the Nighthawks 4-2. Photo by A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Right photo: Empire pitcher Brittany Woolridge makes the out at first base in the first inning during a game against Tucson High at Cherry Field, Thursday, March 13, 2014. Empire won 6-5. Photo by Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
The father-daughter combination at Empire High School clicked all the way to the state Division III softball championship. Shannon coached the Ravens to a 30-5 record and Brittany, a senior pitcher, was 20-1 with an 0.78 ERA.
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