1999

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ECCC Softball Team Begins Season at Holmes

batted .440 and was the only freshman pitcher selected m All-Region 23 squad. In addition to Mapp and Mitchell, other returnees mclude infielders Dana Misso of Louisville and Boosie Carter of 1\oxapater, and outfielder Ginger Moore, also of • 'oxapater. Freshman team members include outfielders Lacey Johnson of Carthage, Leanne Stampley and Lebreeska Chesney, both of Newton County Academy; Brooke Manigold of Louisville anA Tonya Moncrief of Newton; infielders Arletha Moncrief of Newton and Allison Bailey and Bridgette Stamper, both of Newton County; and ~a tcher Mandy lvey and pircher Amanda Harris, both of Newton County. The Lady Diamond Warriors are coached by Mike AndersQn who returns for his seventh season.

Another talent-laden softball team is set to take the field at East Central Commuruty CcJege where the ~999 campatgn 0 ets t:nderway m Tuesday, Feb!'"..!.ai)' .23. The Lac~ Diaman:i \\'arricrs open the roan at Holmes Commuruty CC ege W1 a ouole-header ~ at 3 p.m. in ~-.ersfrOm the 1997-98 tea~ which placed thud in the regiOn and state tournaments en rout to an overall 32-25 mark. Infielder Wendy Mapp, a product of Newton County High School, posted a .500 batting werage and was named All– American, All-Region and All– State. She was the top vote– getter on last year's All-Region squad. Also expected to have another outstanding season is Ragan Mitchell

Ecce End regular season by taking two\ teams from Crowley's Ridge Community

homestanding Warriors.

With the victories, the East

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College located in Paragould, Central women closed out season Arkansas. Coach Sammy Pace play with a 21-3 overall mark . led his Lady Warriors to an and a 10-2 division record, and Corm. LllUty easy 76-43 victory, followed by the Warriors finished at ll-14

East Central

College basketball teams ended an 89-78 decision by Jay Bowen's and 2-10.

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