2016 LADY DEVILS VARSITY SCHEDULE

BRANDI BENTLEY BECOMES A LADY HAWK

I can not begin to express the gratitude I have towards my family, friends, coaches, and teammates that have helped me get to this very point in my life. Getting to play collegiate softball has been a goal of mine forever. Today, I got the privilege of saying that I have fulfilled that goal by signing with Calhoun. I will be getting the opportunity to play at the next level as a Lady Hawk. 

There's no doubt in my mind that Calhoun is exactly where I am suppose to be for the next 2 years of my life. This is all for me to do something for Him!! God is so very good.

VARSITY BASEBALL SCHEDULE

ELKMONT MOVES TO 3A

The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced the 2016-18 reclassification list this week. The list designates new regions/area alignments for all sports beginning in the fall of 2016. Among the biggest moves in the Athens-Limestone area was Elkmont moving back to Class 3A after spending the past two years in Class 4A. Madison Academy, a longtime 3A program, which won three state championships in baseball, basketball and football during the 2014-15 school year, moved up to Class 4A.

Class 3A, Region 8

Clements

Colbert County

West Morgan
East Lawrence
Elkmont
Colbert Heights
Lauderdale County
Lexington

2015 COACHES ALL-COUNTY BASEBALL TEAM

The 2015 Coaches All-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 this week. 

Shortstop: Jordan Nelson — Nelson had eight RBIs with a .354 batting average and a .890 field percentage.

Outfield: Jared Bailey— The senior finished with a .375 batting average with 16 RBIs. On defense, he recorded a .910 fielding percentage.

Utility: Eli Hobbs — Hobbs had 14 RBIs to accompany a .330 batting average. He finished with a .850 fielding percentage.

Honorable Mention 
Outfield: Aron Moss

LIMESTONE STORM QUALIFIES FOR WORLD SERIES

The 7U Dizzy Dean Limestone Storm baseball team played in the Alabama State tournament last weekend. Several of the coaches and players are from Elkmont. Link to article where you meet the Elkmont players.

A rain soaked Friday afternoon had the Storm playing in the rain and wind to get the its first win, 6-3 over Millbrook.   On Saturday, there was a two hour rain delay with more mud and rain. The Limestone team lost 16-1 to last year's state runner-up, Northport. 

On Sunday, the Storm played P.A.T and won 15-6.  They turned around and played 4 hours later but weren't able to overcome the Walker County Stingers, losing 18-9.  The Limestone Storm finished 8th in the state out of 32 teams. This qualified to play in the World Series, July 17.

  
The team will be on the Jamie Cooper Show Friday morning on WTZT-TV, channel 11 at 6am. It's live. We are going to play a game with Jamie and talk about the road to the World Series.

You can watch Cooper and Company on Charter channel 6; MediaCom channel 7; ATT&T U-verse channel 11; Knology channel 17.104; or Digital antenna 11. Watch on your computer link
 
To help the Limestone Storm fund its trip to the World Series, Applebees will be hosting a fundraiser pancake breakfast this Saturday, July 11 from 8-10 am.  Tickets are $5 and if you don't get a ticket in advance you are welcome to just come on up there. You do not have to have a ticket!!!!

BAILEE GOOCH BECOMES A LADY WAR HAWK

Elkmont High School's Bailee Gooch recently signed a two-year college scholarship to continue her softball career at Calhoun Community College.
Gooch, the Lady Red Devils' lead off batter this season with a .318 batting average, will get a full athletic scholarship to take the diamond for the Lady Warhawks.
  
Bailee said, "I am excited to continue my softball career as a Lady Warhawk. I am hoping to play shortstop but will play anywhere Coach Keenum needs me.  I am planning to go into the nursing program and finish at Calhoun with my RN degree.

Parents:  Ricky & Pam Gooch

Siblings:  Brandi Gooch

College Choice:  Calhoun Community College

College Major:  Pediatric Nursing

Church:  Blackburn Road Baptist Church

Hobbies:  Sports and painting canvases

Clubs/Honors:  Delegate at Girls State, Wendy’s Heisman, HOSA, FCCLA, FCA, Senior Beta, Mu Alpha Theta, Limestone Co Spirit Award Nominee, Voted  Senior Class Most Athletic

 

DECATUR DAILY ALL AREA SOFTBALL TEAM

The Decatur Daily's All-Area Softball Team was released today. The Elkmont Lady Devils made it deep in the playoffs this year.  Several of our players were selected in recognition of their outstanding seasons that helped to make that possible.  

 

FIRST TEAM

 

MIDDLE INFIELDER: Bailee Gooch, Elkmont, Senior
*The Red Devils’ leadoff hitter finished with a .318 batting average with eight RBIs.

THIRD BASE: Dakota McCurley, Elkmont, Junior
*Finished with a .361 batting average with 12 RBIs.

OUTFIELDER: Bekah Inman, Elkmont, Junior 
*Led Elkmont with a .378 batting average with 32 RBIs; helping the Red Devils reach the Class 4A North Regional.

Honorable mention
CATCHER:  Brandi Bentley, Junior

For complete article, Decatur Daily Link

ELKMONT DIAMOND RESULTS - FIRST WEEK OF JUNE

In between the raindrops, a few games were played last week.  This week is looking better for diamonds so send those scores and pictures in.

BASEBALL:
June 2
Senior American Legion Elkmont Post 49 beat Catholic in a double header. 
*Game 1: Win but score hasn't been reported
*Game 2: Elkmont shuts out Catholic, 10-0

7&10 Elkmont 2 beat West, 14-4

SOFTBALL:
June 2
10U Elkmont caged Ardmore 2, 15-4 1 

June 4
So proud of our girls!! 10U Elkmont 2  won 8-6 against Ardmore 3!!! Whoop whoop!!! Had two hit homeruns!!!! Way to go!!!! Proud of each and everyone of them!!!!!

DECATUR DAILY ALL AREA 1A-4A TEAM

The Decatur Daily released its baseball all area 1A-4A team this week.  Elkmont's Jared Bailey made the first team as an outfielder.  His senior season stats were a .351 batting average while hitting three homers. 

Jared Bailey

Honorable Mention:

Bryce Tyler

photos by Down Home Portraits