2014 Combined

Former Lady Rocket inks with JSU

By STEVE SWOGETINSKY Sports Edicor Former Neshoba ..------...., Central Lady Rocket softball standout Ty Buckley has com mitted to play soft ball at Jackson State tiii•••••1 University in the upcoming school year. State," Buckley said. ..I have verbally com mitted to them. I haven't signed yet but we are trying together for that.'" Buckley is coming off two outstand ing seasons as a member of the East Central Community College Lady Warriors. lo her sophomore season with the Lady Warriors, Buckley was named MACJC Player of the Year. Other post season honors included MACJC all-state and she was a nominee to the NJCAA All-American team. Buckley hit 20 homeruns during the 2014 season and led the nation for most hits before finishing tied with two other players. She knocked in 66 runs while batting .408. East Central finished with a 33-16 record. Jackson State competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Lady Tiger made it to the semifinals of the conference tournament last year and Ty Buckley "I'm going to Jackson

Former Neshoba Central and East Central standout Ty Buckley has committed to play softball for Jackson State.

year and I am looking forward to being part of that program." Bast Central Coach Kristen Chaney said she has enjoyed having Buckley as part of her program. "She is one of the greatest to ever come through this program. She defi nitely left her mark at EC and will defi See BUCKLEY, page 28

finished with a 28-29 record. "l really didn't know what to expect when ,I signed with East Central, but I really 'enjoyed my time there,'' Buckley said. "I enjoyed going to school there and playing for the coaches there. "But I am looking forward to going on to Jackson State. They have a good program. We played them my freshman

~JUl 1! 's athletic abili~ and also with her work ethic and personality."

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WINSTON COUNTY JOURNAL

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