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Tabitha Baggett retires as Leroy’s coach after Bears fall in finals
OXFORD, Ala. — That Leroy lost a softball game and a possible state championship Wednesday night was far less important than accepting the fact that the one person who made it all possible is fighting for her life while showing her players how to “B Strong,” as their uniforms proclaimed.
Olivia Treece, No. 1 Skyline shut down Leroy in Class 1A championship game
There are times that a special relationship exists between a catcher and a pitcher. Skyline’s Jayla Ross and Olivia Treece are a shining example of what chemistry and friendship can produce on the playing field. “She’s my best friend,” Treece said of Ross. “On the field, off the field,...
Leroy softball off to good start at state and Baggett likes Bears’ chances despite first loss
OXFORD, Ala. — Leroy has a history of falling into the frying pan right away in the state softball tournament but on Tuesday the No. 3-ranked Bears whacked Hackleburg upside the head with it, hot grease and all, and might be poised to make some new history. Mariah Barnes...
Softball Game Recap: Leroy Find Success
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Leroy had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They skirted past the Hackleburg Panthers 4-3. The win was nothing new for Leroy as they're now sitting on three straight. For Hackleburg's part, Ellie Nichols was cooking...
Baseball Game Recap: LeRoy Comes Up Short
LeRoy lost against Deer Creek-Mackinaw back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The LeRoy Panthers took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs. LeRoy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Deer Creek-Mackinaw's...
Baseball Recap: St. Stephens' loss ends four-game winning streak on the road
St. Stephens and East Rowan squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but St. Stephens had to settle for second. They lost 9-3 to the East Rowan Mustangs. St. Stephens' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak. For East Rowan's part, the team relied heavily on Harrison...
Baseball Recap: Hoopeston has no trouble against LeRoy
In what's become a running theme this season, Hoopeston gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on the LeRoy Panthers with a sharp 17-3 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Hoopeston considering their one-run performance the match before. Ethan Steiner...
Trial in chlorine leak lawsuit filed by over 100 McIntosh residents delayed
A trial in a lawsuit filed by more than 100 residents of McIntosh against Olin Corporation, a chlorine manufacturer with a plant in the town, will be delayed until next year. “There’s wrongdoing going on, and it’s been going on, and we’re trying to stop it,” said Joseph “Mac” McCorquodale, an attorney with McCorquodale Law Firm in Jackson and one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
Softball Game Preview: LeRoy Heads Out
LeRoy has enjoyed a six-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. LeRoy will head into Tuesday's game out to bounce back: they won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They lost 6-0 to Tremont.
Update: Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Alabama Saturday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 10:21 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11:15 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington and Clarke counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 10:20 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a...
Citronelle dispute turns into shotgun shooting; Suspect arrested, victim critical
CITRONELLE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, on Friday, May 3, 2024, MCSO responded to 13105 Boothtown Road for a shooting. MCSO Deputies arrived on the scene to find Jeremy Kelley was shot to the upper left bicep with a shotgun by a known adult suspect, Autry Reed.
Softball Recap: Leroy takes down Hackleburg in a playoff battle
Leroy extended their postseason success on Tuesday against Hackleburg. They blew past the Hackleburg Panthers 11-1. Leroy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 17 contests by six runs or more this season. For Hackleburg's part, they saw five different players step up and record...
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