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Annika Monte isn’t a traditional left-handed batter who stays planted in the box.

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Annika Monte Oregon — **Monte**
Courtesy of Scott Mirkes

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Verona catcher Emma VanDeventer makes contact while running out of the box against Middleton on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
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Verona catcher Emma VanDeventer runs up in the box to hit the ball against Middleton on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Verona Area High School in Verona, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
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