Lady Canes Are Runner Ups

The 8U Jasper County All-Star Softball Team played in the Dixie Belles Softball State Tournament on June 24-26, earning a second place finish.

The team was lead by coaches Tyson Wilkerson, Danny Chandler, Bubba Williamson and Rory Bowen and consisted of 12 players—Charolette Koho- 1st base, Alexa Barragan- 2nd Base, Laney Thomaston-short stop, Evelyn Fleming-3rd base, Stella Wilkerson-pitcher, Abby Bowen-catcher, Evie Claire Kinard-catcher/left center, Saryiah Collier- left field/catcher, Paisleigh Chandler- right center, Kaelyn Williamson- right field, Jaeda Belcher-right center, and Tori Chandler- right field.

The girls took on Crawford County in the first game with a win of 21-12. They progressed to the second game against Perry with a loss of 17-5. Their third game against Marion County was won 22-11 and they went on to play for state!

The championship game was held June 26th when the Lady Canes took on Perry. The girls played hard but lost 16-5 earning second place in the state tournament.

The girls made great plays with some of the most memorable ones including a double play made at first base by Charolette Koho with an out thrown to home where Abby Bowen got the second out to win the game. Also, Laney Thomaston was a beast at short stop with multiple outs while getting the ball and running two players down at home. Evelyn Fleming hit two in the park home runs and Alexa Barragan hit one. Stella Wilkerson got the game ball from the umpires for an amazing pop fly catch at second where she got the third out.

“To watch these girls play with the passion they have and never give up playing in temps of 100° for three days was the biggest win of all,” said their coach. “We are so proud of every player and parent who made the commitment to the all star team and led them to second place in the state! Way to go 7/8 All Star Lady Canes.”