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Senator Chris Caughman and Representative Noah Sanford presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 567 to, Adam Evans, Head Coach of the Simpson County Academy “Lady Cougars” softball team for an award winning season.
The Simpson Academy “Lady Cougars” softball team was honored by Senator Chris Caughman on Friday, March 22, 2019, with Senate Concurrent Resolution 567 for ending the 2018 softball season with a record of 19-10, being AAAA DII District 3 Champions and becoming the AAAA DII State Champions.
The Lady Cougars defeated Washington School 6-0 on September 24, 2018, in the opening round to get the tournament started. The Lady Cougars played Magnolia Heights School in the quarterfinals and won 9-7. In the semifinals Simpson defeated East Rankin Academy 6-1. In the championship game against Copiah Academy, the Lady Cougars took a 5-0 lead and never looked back, defeating Copiah Academy 5-1. Getting hits for Simpson were Abigail Carter with a single; Morgan Griffith a double and an RBI; Maddie Moody a single and 2 RBIs; Allison Richardson a single and two RBIs; and Ma’Nia Womack a single. Pitching seven innings for Simpson was Bella Lucky. The win improved Simpson’s record to 19-10 on the season.
The Lady Cougars’ Championship Softball Team Roster is: Sydney Kate Russell, Paige Vanderford, Marlee Dampeer, Abigail Carter, Hailey Roberts, Avery Crain, Allison Richardson, Gracie Giordano, Anna Claire Walker, Bella Luckey, Clara Grace Jenson, Maddie Moody, Chloe Peterson, Carson Smith, Leah Beth Luckey, Kristin Busby, Anna Rogers, Morgan Griffith, Olivia Hodum, Avery Vanderford, Anna Joy Blain, Emma Grace Wallace, Katie Beth Kennedy, Kinsley Welch, Natalie Styron and Ma’Nia Womack; Head Coach: Adam Evans; and Assistant Coaches: Bart Carter, Layce Evans and Jeff Wedgeworth.
