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1A PLAYOFFS: Rebels' Pate tosses perfect game against Gates County

By Justin Hayes
Published in Sports on May 17, 2016 1:48 PM

CALYPSO -- Rylee Pate tossed a perfect game as North Duplin silenced Gates County, 3-0, in second round play of the N.C. High School Athletic Association 1-A softball playoffs.

The junior's effort included a staggering 16 strikeouts.

North Duplin (18-3 overall) received two hits from Mikayla Koch and a 1-3 performance at the plate from junior Haley Brogden.

Gates County ended its season with a 12-10 record. The Rebels face the winner of Trask-Manteo next week.