Edna Karr beats Breaux Bridge to win Darrel Mitchell Holiday Classic

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by: Karaski Melvin

Posted: Dec 29, 2021 / 10:51 PM CST / Updated: Dec 29, 2021 / 10:51 PM CST

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ST MARTINVILLE, La. (KLFY) – St. Martinville was the site for the 2021 Darrel Mitchell Holiday Classic.

The finals pitted Breaux Bridge and Edna Karr.

Edna Karr would win 44-35.

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