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Dear Ol’ State: Softball’s Zac Shaw Begins Chase For Gold

Dear ol' State
Published on 9/12/2024
Dear ol' State
Published on 9/12/2024
Mississippi State softball assistant coach Zac Shaw is about to begin his quest for a gold medal as he's a part of the Team USA roster for the upcoming WBSC Men's World Cup. On the latest Dear Ol' State, Shaw tells Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery all about the men's fastpitch scene, plus gives a little bit of early insight into State softball. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the HailState+ Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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