2001

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for t High School, has signed o national lette1 of intent to ,....- "'--- n Decatur: Thomas, a 5-8, 165-pot d pit.:her/shortstop,

posted a 4 l mark on the mound and had 5 ERA for the 200 1 Diwnond Bearcots who advanced to the second round of the State Class 3A Playofn before ending season a'"hon with an 18-9 record. Thomas was also effective at the plate, as her posted a 3A8 ba 109 average. In recognition of his outstanding season, Thomas was named to the All-State AI-Ds and County teams. In addition, l,e was selected to the Meridian Star's All-Area Team. He was a so chosen Bee cots' most valuablr play,-.r. The new Diamond W01 rior is shown during a recent singmg ceremony on the EC.CC campus with his mother, ledora Benton, and his mece, Onah Cross and (standing from left) Allan Atkison FHS head baseball coach, and Jake Yarborough, ECCC assistant baseball coach

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