Dee becomes FHS’ all-time softball home run hitter

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April 2, 2025

Jenna Dee of Fairbanks rips a home run in this file photo. Dee is now the Lady Panthers’ all-time home run leader. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Dee becomes FHS’ all-time softball home run hitter

By Tim Miller

A new home run queen has been crowned for the Fairbanks High School softball program.

Jenna Dee blasted her 17th career round-tripper during the Lady Panthers’ 13-5 victory at West Liberty-Salem.

Dee passed Sarah Grunert (16) on the program’s all-time home run list.

Dee, who went four-for-five, dro...

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Marysville’s Josie Bumgarner (5) delivers a pitch during the top of the first inning to an opposing batter. The Lady Monarch recorded three strikeouts in the team’s win over Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

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Mason Springs of Marysville heads toward third base during his home run trot against Dublin Jerome. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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By Tim Miller

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