2017-18 ICC Softball News

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2018 ICC Softball Prospect Camp rescheduled for August 26
2018 ICC Softball Prospect Camp rescheduled for August 26

The one-day event will provide each camper the opportunity to show their skill in all aspects of hitting, fielding, base running and live game situations. Each prospect must bring their own softball equipment, including but not limited to: gloves, bats, helmets, tennis shoes, cleats and any other equipment necessary to compete.

Hannah Williams signs with Blue Mountain College
Hannah Williams signs with Blue Mountain College

The outfielder is coming off her sophomore season that saw her hit .256 with 27 hits, 14 RBI and seven stolen bases in 102 at-bats. She had a pair of doubles and a triple to go along with her .358 on-base percentage and .304 slugging percentage.

Springfield named NJCAA All-American
Springfield named NJCAA All-American

Bailie Springfield (Mantee) added another accolade to cap her outstanding sophomore season when she earned a spot on the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DII Softball All-American team on Wednesday.

ICC Softball duo named NFCA All-Americans
ICC Softball duo named NFCA All-Americans

Itawamba Community College softball standouts Bailie Springfield and Meg Sullivan were named All-American by the  National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) on Wednesday.

Springfield signs with Southern Miss softball
Springfield signs with Southern Miss softball

“The coaches made me feel at home when I went to visit,” said Springfield. “I like the way they are building their program and I hope I can help them continue to get better.”

Five Indians earn NJCAA and NFCA All-Region softball honors
Five Indians earn NJCAA and NFCA All-Region softball honors

Five members of ICC’s softball team have been named All-Region by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and National Fastpitch Coaches Association, Coach Andy Kirk announced on Wednesday.

ICC Softball earns numerous MACJC Postseason Honors
ICC Softball earns numerous MACJC Postseason Honors

Nine members of the Itawamba Community College softball program earned Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-State Honors, the Indian coaches were named Coaching Staff of the Year and Bailie Springfield earned conference Pitcher of the Year.

No. 3 Indians season comes to a close at Region 23 Tournament 
No. 3 Indians season comes to a close at Region 23 Tournament 

Seven late runs by No. 10 East Central ends the No. 3 Indians season with a 12-7 loss in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament.

No. 3 Indians fall in tight battle with No. 2 LSU-Eunice 
No. 3 Indians fall in tight battle with No. 2 LSU-Eunice 

In a battle of two of the top three teams in the nation, the No. 3 Indians were unable to overcome a three run fifth by No. 2 LSU-Eunice, falling 4-2 in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament.

NJCAA Region 23 Tournament Central
NJCAA Region 23 Tournament Central

Itawamba Community College is the site for the 2018 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 23 Softball Tournament May 10-12 at the ICC Softball Complex on the Fulton campus.

No. 3 Indians fall to No. 4 Jones in MACJC Championship
No. 3 Indians fall to No. 4 Jones in MACJC Championship

Even though they earned the MACJC Regular Season Championship, the No. 3 Indians took on No. 4 Jones County in their first ever Tournament Championship game, and earned MACJC runner-up as the Bobcats picked up an 8-0 victory.

No. 3 Indians fall to No. 4 Jones in MACJC Semi-finals
No. 3 Indians fall to No. 4 Jones in MACJC Semi-finals

With a spot in the MACJC Tournament Championship on the line,  the No. 3 Indians picked up six hits but were unable to push across a run, falling to No. 4 Jones County 6-0.

No. 3 Indians defeats No. 10 East Central to advance to tournament champioship
No. 3 Indians defeats No. 10 East Central to advance to tournament champioship

After falling in the MACJC Tournament semi-final game to No. 4 Jones, the No. 3 Indians rebounded with an 11-3 run-rule victory over No. 10 East Central to punch their ticket to the program’s first ever championship game.

Mother Nature delays MACJC Softball Tournament
Mother Nature delays MACJC Softball Tournament

Due to heavy rains, the second round of the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Softball Tournament has been postponed to Sunday on the Fulton campus of Itawamba Community College.

No. 3 Indians' bats heat up late in win over Pearl River
No. 3 Indians' bats heat up late in win over Pearl River

The bats heated up late Friday night to help the No. 3 Indians plate eight runs in the final three innings of their 8-2 victory over Pearl River Community College in the opening game of the MACJC Softball Tournament.

Burns earns second MACJC Pitcher of the Week honor
Burns earns second MACJC Pitcher of the Week honor

For a second time this season, freshman Olivia Burns (Grenada) has been named Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Pitcher of the Week after totaling 27 strikeouts last week against Southwest Tennessee Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College.