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Magdalena freshman shortstop Josiah Candelaria has the ball waiting as Melrose junior Cy Draper is out trying to stretch a first-inning single during Wednesday's Class 1A state quarterfinal matchup at Melrose. Almost everything went the Buffaloes' way, though, including a 3-for-3 game with a two-run homer for Draper, as Melrose advanced to Thursday's semifinals with a 19-0 rout.
MELROSE – There's nothing like getting off to a quick start to take the suspense out of things.
Defending Class 1A champion Melrose did just that on Wednesday, getting a three-run homer from junior catcher Dathan Yeary before anyone had been retired...
