Mayhem at The Plex: Saturday Morning 16U Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Day 2 of Mayhem at The Plex kicked off Saturday with a full slate of games played from morning to evening. Everyone in the 16U bracket hit the floor running at Lake Dallas High School with some dominant outings and nail-biting finishes. 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