Local Triumph: Wallace State Softball Clinches 4th Consecutive District Title

Wallace State Community College's softball team won their fourth consecutive conference title at the 2024 NJCAA Division I ACCC South District Softball Tournament. The event was held at Veterans Park in Alabaster, AL, where the Lions secured their 16th title by sweeping through the competition. This victory prepares them for the National Junior College Conference Division I Softball World Series.

Katie Simon from Athens was named the tournament MVP, playing a crucial role in the team's success. She pitched all six innings in the first round against Northwest-Shoals Community College, striking out 11 batters and leading the Lions to an 11-2 win. Laura Leigh Wheeler and Jessie Taylor also contributed significantly, with Wheeler hitting a grand slam and Taylor driving in key runs.

In the second round, the Lions defeated Snead State 5-3. Pitchers Lily Boswell and Emily Simon were key to this victory, with Boswell earning the win and Simon the save. Jadyn Foster and Tessa Word supported the team with home runs, pushing the team to the final round.

In the championship game, Wallace State won 3-0 against Southern Union. Katie Simon pitched a complete game shutout, and Jessie Taylor and Bayleigh Rouse provided the offensive support needed to secure the win. Several players, including Simon, Cartron, Word, and Wheeler, were named to the All-Tournament Team.

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