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York Student Helps Team Win In Junior Olympic Cup

Local softball player plans to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Lauren Derkowski, a York High School senior, helped her team, TN Mojo, win in Spartanburg, S.C.
Lauren Derkowski, a York High School senior, helped her team, TN Mojo, win in Spartanburg, S.C. (Courtesy of Michelle Derkowski)

ELMHURST, IL — York High School student Lauren Derkowski recently helped her team, TN Mojo, win the USA Softball Junior Olympic Cup in Spartanburg, S.C. The game was covered by the MLB Network.

Derkowski's softball journey started in Elmhurst with the Elmhurst Emeralds. She plans to continue at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in fall 2021. She is going to be a York senior.

This is the link to the game, with it starting in the 29th minute.

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