ELKMONT RESULTS THIS WEEK

One of the characteristics of a small high school is that athletes are recycled from sport to sport.  Our baseball and softball team is no exception.  They are hanging up the basketball shoes and dusting off the gloves and bats as they started their seasons this week.  Best of luck to our Diamond Red Devils.

FEBRUARY

BASEBALL
20 Varsity @ Elkmont

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
ATHN	10	0	3	6	0	X	X	19	13	2
ELK	0	2	0	0	1	X	X	3	3	3

Athens Bible 19, Elkmont 3
It was all Athens Bible in the season opener with a 10-run top of the first inning. Hunter Pittman had a double, a walk and two RBIs for Elkmont.

GAME PHOTOS LINK - DOWN HOME PORTRAITS

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Varsity @ Rogers 

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
ELK	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	3	4	4
RGRS	0	0	1	3	1	0	X	5	3	0

Rogers 5, Elkmont 3
Brian Rios doubled, drove in a run and scored a run for Elkmont. Preston Robinson had a hit and two RBIs.  Jaevan Jackson had one hit. Hunter Pitman and Jordan Fielding each picked up a walk. Brett Parker pitched 4 innings, with 13 first pitch strikes and 3 strikeouts. Clay Hunt finished up the game with 2 innings, 5 first pitch strikes.

JV @ Rogers 
Elkmont 5, Rogers 2 

SOFTBALL 
VARSITY

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ELKMONT EARLY BIRD TOURNAMENT

Elkmont Red Devil Varsity Softball's Two Pitchers Combine In No-Hitter to Defeat Decatur Heritage Christian Academy

Elkmont 4, Decatur Heritage 0

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
DCTR	0	0	0	0	X	X	X	0	0	3
ELKM	1	2	1	0	X	X	X	4	7	1

Elkmont 15, Shoals Christian 0

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
ELKM	5	10	X	X	X	X	X	15	11	0
SHLC	0	0	X	X	X	X	X	0	2	1

Haven Kirby led Elkmont with three doubles, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base. Hannah Usery added two hits and four RBIs.

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ELKMONT EARLY BIRD TOURNAMENT

Elkmont Red Devil Varsity Softball Wins in Perfect Game Pitched By Davis Over Tanner 

Elkmont 10, Tanner 0

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
TNR	0	0	0	X	X	X	X	0	0	2
ELKM	6	0	4	X	X	X	X	10	10	0

Lady Devils Burning Through Field
Elkmont 9, Whitesburg 3

1  2  3  4  5  6  7    R   H   E ELKM  4  5  X  X  X  X  X    9    8    1 WHTS  1  2  X  X  X  X  X    3    3    0

EARLY BIRD TOURNAMENT GAME PHOTOS LINK: 
DOWN HOME PORTRAITS

DAKOTA'S BIG DAY

Elkmont has a softball program that regularly has players move on to the next level.  Several are at Calhoun Community College; one is Dakota McCurley.  Elkmont native Dakota McCurley had a big day as Calhoun Community College moved to 4-0 on the season with a sweep of four-year college Martin Methodist's junior varsity team February 16. McCurley totaled four hits, including a home run, to lead the Eagles to the sweep. Calhoun won the first game 8-3; in the opener, McCurley led the offensive attack with two hits and three RBI's.  McCurley picked up two more hits and a home run in the second game to help pave the way for 7-5 win.

ATHENS NEWS COURIER ARTICLE LINK

LOVE ELKMONT BASEBALL?

Elkmont Varsity baseball will be scored live on GameChanger and here's the LINK if you are interested in following the team or any player. 

To join the baseball remind text @elkmontba to 81010

ELKMONT RED DEVILS RECOGNIZED

The 2017 All Limestone County Baseball Team has been released. Several of our Elkmont Red Devils made this team. You can get a hard copy for your scrapbooks from the Athens News Courier office until Monday. 

FIRST TEAM:Jackson Cook

Pitcher/Third Base

*7.5 record with 3.01 ERA in 70 innings pitched, 45 strikeouts and four saves. .345 batting average, 34 RBIs, 32 runs scored and six stolen bases.

Brady Garris

Catcher

*.338 batting average, 37 RBIs, 20 runs scored and four stolen bases.

HONORABLE MENTION:
Hunter Pitman - Short Stop

Brett Parker - Pitcher

Bryce Tyler - Infielder

WHAT ABOUT FALL DIAMONDS?

Fall Baseball and Softball is just around the corner. There are sign ups going on now for fall baseball in Limstone County which will be held at Elkmont again... sign up fee is $35.00 per player... kids will play in the age group that they will be moving to in the spring... Fall ball signups are Thursday night at the Elkmont concession stand 6-8. This will be the last opportunity for signups. Sign up forms can be found at the Elkmont concession stand.

DECATUR DAILY ALL AREA SOFTBALL TEAM 1A-4A

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The Decatur Daily's Class 1A-4A All Area Softball Team was released June 16.  Elkmont had one player recognized with a spot on the team. Haven Kirby was selected as a honorable mention this year.  

Article Link

DECATUR DAILY ALL AREA 1A-4A TEAM RELEASED

Elkmont’s Zac Standridge is The Daily’s Class 1A-4A baseball coach of the year. He led the Red Devils to the program’s first Class 3A quarterfinal appearance.

Jackson Cook was listed as one of the two utility players (a utility player is one who can play several positions well) recognized on the All Area team. Hit .345 with 34 RBIs. He also was the Red Devils’ pitching ace.

Jackson is the son of Scott & Christie Cook and the brother of Anna Grace.  He has played basketball for 4 years and baseball for 6.  Jackson is a pitcher, third baseman and short stop.  He is a member of First Baptist Church in Athens.  Jackson will be attending Jacksonville State University this fall to become a nurse practitioner.

HONORABLE MENTION:

 Brady Garris

Brady is the son of Garth & Allison Garris.  He is a member of Locks Cross Roads Church of Christ.  Brady has played basketball for 6 years and baseball for 6 years for EHS.  Brady is our starting catcher. He will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall majoring in Management Information Systems.

To read complete article: Click on Decatur Daily Link

JACKSON COOK HONORED

The 3A All State team has been released. Our baseball team made it to the Elite Eight in the Alabama 3A State Playoffs.  One of our players was recognized with an honorable mention.  Jackson Cook's outstanding season at third base was noticed by the selection committee. 

 

# 5 – JACKSON COOK: 
 Jackson is the son of Scott & Christie Cook and the brother of Anna Grace. He has played basketball for 4 years and baseball for 6. Jackson is a pitcher, third baseman and short stop. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Athens. Jackson will be attending Jacksonville State University this fall to become a nurse practitioner.

9 &10 CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY COMES TO THE HILLTOP

Elkmont beat East 1, 6-0 to win the 9&10 county championship. 

Team: standing: Jake Guthrie, JJ Roper, Keaton Wallace, Oakley Vining, Jacob Pendergrass, Jake Hargrove kneeling: Cason Pack, Gabe Bailey, Landon Smith, Cameron Watkins and Luke Jones 

Coaches are Jason Pendergrass, Heath Guthrie, Clint Vining, and Eric Smith.

GOODBYE TO OUR SOFTBALL SENIORS

Each year, Elkmont says goodbye to its seniors.  The Lady Devils Softball program said goodbye to three young ladies that have been a part of this softball program for the past six years.  They have performed at every level of softball play at Elkmont High School.  They may be small in number but big in their leadership roles.  These ladies have represented our school, their teams, and their families well, and we want to recognize them at this time.

Gracen Clinard

Gracen is the daughter of Lynn and Tammy Clinard.  She is a member of Senior BETA Club, Mu Alpha Theta, FCCLA, and Limestone Gifted Program.  Gracen has served as senior class vice president this year.  She was also a member of the volleyball team.  She volunteers with the Dalton Scott Memorial Ride and works the Limestone County Special Needs Rodeo every year.  Gracen is a member of First Union Baptist Church and plans to attend Calhoun in the fall.  

 

Leigha Smith

Leigha is the daughter of Kenney and Tavvy Smith.   Leigha is Secretary of the Senior Class.  Leigha played volleyball and is a member of the FFA Chapter on campus where she has served as Vice-President this year.  Leigha attends Pettusville Church of Christ. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She plans to attend Calhoun in the fall.

Leah Seibert

Leah is the daughter of Wade and Kay Loggins.  She has been a member of the cheerleading squad for the past 6 years.  Leah is a member of the Senior Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, and serves as a FFA Student Advisor.  Leah was chosen as Most Friendliest by her senior class peers.  She was Limestone County’s Spirit Award Winner.  On April 10, Leah was honored at the AHSAA Awards Banquet for being the recipient of the Class 3A Bryant-Jordan Foundation Award.  Leah is a member of the Elkmont Church of Christ.  In the fall, Leah plans to attend Calhoun.

photos by Robby Newport