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Taylor Statome (5) is congratulated by coach John Shotwell after she scored a run in the 2011 Group A Division 2 state title game. James River won the game to cap Shotwell's final season as the James River softball coach.

The Roanoke Times, File 2011

James River softball coach John Shotwell talks about a drill with his son and assistant coach Andy Shotwell, left, and his granddaughter and player Haley Shotwell, right, during a 2011 practice. John Shotwell died Thursday.

The Roanoke Times, File 2011

MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times

John Shotwell made his mark at James River High School for half a century.

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