HS BASE: Notre Dame's Lowe commits to Pepperdine

Ranny Lowe, a top returning shortstop for Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks, has committed to Pepperdine, where he'll join fellow Knights' returning infielder Kelly Dugan.

As a junior, Lowe batted .289 with 21 runs to help Notre Dame to the Southern Section Div. III championship. Lowe transferred to Notre Dame from Montclair Prep.

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