Good for a Girl

NAMPA -- When it comes to playing baseball, Cassie Thompson isn't just good "for a girl."

The only female player in Nampa's Babe Ruth baseball league prep division excels in the traditionally boys-only sport. This season she was hitting .321, 13 games into the season and had an on-base percentage of .457.

Coach Curt Sukeena said the South Middle School student is just plain good.

"Cassie is an outstanding player," Sukeena said. "She is our starting second baseman, and is -- in my opinion -- the best second baseman in the league. She rarely makes an error and has started at least four double plays."

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