Thursday, July 20, 2017

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

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

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.


Monday, June 19, 2017

DECATUR DAILY ALL AREA SOFTBALL TEAM 1A-4A

Photo provided by Down Home Portraits

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.  

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

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

Sunday, June 11, 2017

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.

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

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.

Monday, June 5, 2017

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

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

IT"S TOURNAMENT WEEK


Our youth teams are starting their county tournaments.  

SOFTBALL:
12U
TUESDAY
In their first game of the tournament, the Elkmont Lady Devils beat Clements, 7-2! Way to go girls!

FRIDAY 
We going to the championship! Elkmont beat Clements, 12-3! 

Elkmont 12u came in 2nd tonight! We lost 9-0 to ABS! I could not be prouder of our girls! They played hard and never gave up!


8U
TUESDAY
She Devils (Elkmont 1) burned through Clements, 15-2 in their first tournament game. The next game is tomorrow at 7 pm. 


THURSDAY 
She Devils lost to Johnson 1 in their first game of the night.  Regrouped for the second game against West, winning 16-2.  Next game is Friday vs Ardmore 2. 

FRIDAY
Super proud of my She Devils. They played GREAT tonight. We finished 3rd in the tournament. Love this group of girls I coached.

6U
Diamond Divas lost 12-10 against Ardmore 1. Play again Thursday at 5:30 at Johnson

Elkmont 2 won 12-2 against West and lost to Johnson, 12-13.  Best of luck to our youngest Lady Devils when they play again Thursday night at 5:30.

THURSDAY 
So proud of the Elkmont 2 Lady Devils! Second day of tournament and they were making plays and hitting balls! They played Lindsey Lane and swept past with a 14-2 win. Elkmont 1 was next on the list.  The Elkmont teams matched up in a high scoring game. Elkmont 2 came out on top with a final score, 16-12. They play again Friday at Johnson, 5:30!

VIDEO LINK



BASEBALL 
7&8
TUESDAY
Elkmont 1 won 10 to 4 last night against West. The Red Devils play again Thursday night against Tanner.

THURSDAY
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I am so proud of our boys. We didn't get the win tonight but we played a heck of a game. Against one of the best. But we live to fight another day. Got Owens Friday, then on to Saturday. Great job guys. Y'all fought hard, I think we will see that team again.

FRIDAY
I hate that we got sent home tonight. It was a hard defeat. I just want to say thank you to all the parents and especially the kids. I love every one of them and hope to have them next year. I'm grateful for all the help I had. It was a lot of fun. Now on to football..

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

YOUTH BALL TOURNAMENT WEEK

The league tournaments start this week.  However, Monday had a few regular season games to report.  Best of luck to all of our young players.  Hoping for some league championships to come home to the Hilltop.

12U
So proud of our boys tonight! Beat East, 14-6. Bryson Miller went 2-4 at the plate. He pitched 2 2/3 innings giving up 1 hit and struck out 3. Now let the tournament begin!

Saturday, May 20, 2017

YOUTH BALL RESULTS THIS WEEK

We are close to the end of spring youth ball.  This is how our teams are doing this week as the season winds down.


MONDAY
12U 
Lady Devils beat Lindsay Lane, 11-3! I'm so proud of all of you!!!

TUESDAY
8U
She Devils won, 14-9 

THURSDAY
6U
Elkmont 1

Great job, Diamond Divas on your 10-4 win over East 1.  The girls never gave up and played through a monsoon. 

Elkmont 2


The little Lady Devils won against West, 9-3 

BASEBALL
7&8
So proud of our boys tonight. Put up 21 runs for the win was fantastic.   

SATURDAY
BASEBALL 
11&12
Red Devils beat Ardmore 1, 11-7. Bryson came in and pitched the last 1 1/2 innings and did great. He ended it with a strikeout and double play hit back at him!

7&8
Another awesome game with 24 runs, 12 out of 13 players scored. Every boy did a great job, even the ones not mentioned. It was hits a plenty today. Proud of all 13 players; just look at this. 
Jonathan Bergquist, 4 for 4, HR 4 runs 
Brandon Doss, 3 for 4, HR, 3 runs
Kannen Lewis, 4 for 4, HR, 4 runs
Jaxsen Thornton, 3 for 4, 3 runs
Ben Broadway, 4 for 4, HR, 2 runs
Hagen Mashburn, 3 for 3, 3 runs
Brentley Miller, 3 for 3, 2 runs
Eli Newborn 2 for 3
Kagan Tucker, 2 for 3
Bradyn Pugh, 2 for 3

Great job guys. Every boy did a great job, even the ones not mentioned. It was hits a plenty today. Proud of all 13

SOFTBALL 
6U
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Congrats to the Diamond Divas on their 22-6 win over Elkmont 2. Both teams played well. 
Home Run Link 

They silly stringed Billy Ray Morris afterwards for his birthday and then both teams enjoyed cookie cake. Good luck to both teams in the tournament.

8U
Another win for the She Devils

12U 
Elkmont beats Clements, 16-4. The girls came to win and played tough bringing the W home.