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Duke Softball's Historic WCWS Run Led by Resilient Coach Marissa Young

Marissa Young's journey to the Women's College World Series includes overcoming personal and professional challenges.

  • Duke softball reaches its first Women's College World Series under coach Marissa Young.
  • Young balances coaching with caring for her husband, who underwent major surgeries last year.
  • The Blue Devils' rapid rise since the program's inception in 2015 is marked by significant achievements.
  • Players and fans celebrate Duke's unprecedented success and community support.
  • Young becomes the first Black head coach to lead a team to the WCWS in Oklahoma City.
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