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Richards Softball Coach Julie Folliard Earns 700th Career Win

Richards Softball Coach Julie Folliard becomes the 8th coach in Illinois history to rack up 700 wins.

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Richards softball coach Julie Folliard earns 700th career victory. (Richards High School)
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Richards softball coach Julie Folliard earns 700th career victory. (Richards High School)
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Richards softball coach Julie Folliard earns 700th career victory. (Richards High School)
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Richards softball coach Julie Folliard earns 700th career victory. (Richards High School)

OAK LAWN, IL The varsity softball team from Richards High School defeated Mother McAuley by a score of 6-5 in the IHSA Regional semifinal on Wednesday, May 22.

With the win, Richards coach Julie Folliard became the eighth high school softball coach in Illinois history to reach 700 career victories. Folliard, who graduated from Richards, celebrated with players and fellow coaches afterward.

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