2001

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SYKES IXKS ;·. ITH ECCC- Newton High School baseball standout Stephan· Sykes IS shown signing a national letter of intent to continue his athletic career at East Central ~o~unit} C~llege in Decatur. Sykes, a 5-11, 157-pound mflelder/outfielder, batted .368 during the Tigers' 2001 campaign. In recognition of his outstanding season, Sykes was named to the All-District squad. In addition, he has twice received the team s hustle award. Shown with the futur~ Diamond Warrior during the recent signing c~remony are h1s parents, Grady and Tonya Sykes, and (standing from left) Jake Yarborough, ECCC Assistant baseball coach and Eddy Pierce, 1\t'HS head baseball coach. (EC Photo)

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