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2,2014 Buckley eads ECCC to doubleheader sweep

Hi.;-- School in Kennedy, Ala., an_ Makayla Kelly, of 'ederland (Texas) High School, singles each. Beard, Stephens and Kelly were also credited \\1th an RBI each. Kendra Wilson went the dis tance on the mound to earn the victor). She allowed four hits. fanned three batters and walked four in the six-inning matcbup. In the second contest, aiple and single; Kelly, double und ::.mgle; Stephens , two sin- \tles: and Turner, Beard and Simmons, singles each. Twner and Hobonback were also cred ited with an RBI each. Kelly went the distance on I.he mound to claim the victory. ~ She allowed seven bits and ~ fanned five in the seven-inning battle. Next up for the Lad~ \ Duunond Warriors is a ~ble header with Marion Militar · ·,...._. Buckle) blasted a two-run ~..,_Ull homer in helping lead the offense. Other sluggers were Porter,

scheduled Thursday Game times are 1 and 3 p.rn. on the Marion, Ala., campus. The non division matchups were origi nally scheduled for Feb. 11 but were moved to Thursday due to

the weather. East

Wmning WB)::. continue for East Central Commurucy College's fast-pitch softball team following a double-header sweep of Alabama them Communit) College ) on the Monroe,ilJe. Ala. pus. The Lad) Diamond Warriors claimed an 8-0 shutout ID the opener and followed 1lh a --2 decision in the ru.:htcap to unprove to 4-0 unck:r :sooood year bead coach Kristin Ol3.ney Ty Buckley belted two home runs, a single and collected four RBis in leading EC' offense ID the opener. She also scored four runs. Buckle), a sophomore infielder. iii a product of Neshoba Central High School Other hitters were Morgan Porter of Enterpru , double and single; and Ka) lin H~ of Louisville, Lindse) Beard of Clarkdale. Hayle) teptrru of Union, Sk") ler unmons. a prod uct of Bob J :mes High School m Madison, Ala, Karoline Hobonb o th Lamar

Central hosts Mississippi Delta Community College Friday, Feb. 14. Doubleheader action begins at 2 pm. on the Decatur campus.

Special recognition was given to the late Bobby Addy of Decatur during pre-game activ ities of East Central Community College's softball season opener held Thursday, Feb. 6 on the Decatur campus. Family members of the longtime Lady Warrior s oftball program and ECCC supporter are shown following the ceremony. From left are former Lady Di amond Warrior Lindsey Blount (granddaughter), who delivered the ceremonial first pitch and her husband, Jody Blount; Pat Addy (Bobby's widow); son, David Addy and daughter, Brooks Stevens, who are shown with Kristin Chaney, ECCC head softball coach. "Mr. Bobby attended every home game," said Coach Chaney. ''He was either grilllng hamburgers or sausage dogs; or handing out gw-. ~ . .......- .. , Jfohh.~~ ways be remembered...and he will always .be_p~ ~! ~~eJ" "" · '-

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