2007

\1embers of the 2007 East Central Community College fastpitch softball team from '\fenton County are, from left\ outfielders/pitchers Lindsey Little and Lindse~ Stc"ens, both of Newton County High 'chool, and outfielder Loren Ken ned~, infielder/pitcher Chasity Yatc , and catcher Tiffan)' T homas, all of Lnion. The Lad~ Diamond Warriors are led b~· fourth-year head coach Scott Hill. (EC Photo) ECCC looks for another good year

With only one starter returning from last ~car·~ championship squad that also set a ~chool record for wins. fourth-year head coach Scon Hill ...aid a return to post-season play will

Freshman team members arc outfielders Sondreia Hillie of Ncshoba Central and Andie Easom of Sebastopol; infieldcr/patcher Chasity Yates of Umon: outfielders patchers I mdsey Steven:, and Lindsey Lartle. both >I Ne\\ton County: outfielders pttchcrs Whitnce \\ htte of t\eshoba Central and Kimbo Seale of Clarkdale: pitcher. outfielder Kady Chandler of Ncshoba Central; and infielders Shcniquc Brass of Phibdelphia and Laura Smith of Ncshoba (. Clltl J J lillie rcceaved All-State, All-Dt!-.lrJct and 1\ll-Star honors and ''"" the reciptent of Lady Rocket best defensive pl,tycr und hu!>tle awards. 1:-.asom was selected \II District and received her team's hustle and be:,t offensive player awards. Yates. a six-year letter-winner. \\

depend on hO\\ quickly this )eaT·~ \ersion of East Central Communi!~ College fustpitch softball can come together as a

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team But afthe pa ... t j., an indicator for success. thc Uld} Da.llll nd \\ mor ''til be celebratmg, a fomth- traaght \\Jnnmg campai!,rn m 2007. Outfielder l oren Kennedy of Union is the lone tarter from the 2006 ~quad. which cap– tu ed a ccond-,traight 1\.lACJC Central Oi\ , on utlc ''hale al ...o posting a record 41 \ ctones aga n t ju...t ...i\. defeats. I add uon to Kennedy who wa a second A 1-Central Oa\ i... ion selection last year er returnee.. .. " ho sa\\ significant playing ~ m~lud~ mlicldcr Amanda Schmadt of _e and c.tt.::hcr fitTany Thomas ofUnaon. hr-. t'Xpcrienccd );\cllar <.'areers at their •ql-,.;,,.u\C h1gh ,dmub. Kmned) rcccl\cd All-State and All-District recognu on and twace rcccavcd team MVP hon– tn addition to bemg named best offensive ~er and n:ceanng the YeiiO\\jacket Award chmidt \\a named All-District and rec~iYed team MVP, best offensive player and best infielder a\\ard~.

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