Last summer, members of the New Albany-based Graceland Spirit 10-and-under softball team had a memorable season. The Spirit won the 10-and-under Babe Ruth state and regional championships before claiming the ultimate prize — the World Series national championship.
Last week, the Spirit players began their quest to match last year’s success. Only this time, it is in the 12-and-under division.
Graceland won three games by a combined score of 27-8 to capture the Babe Ruth District 5 tournament in Corydon. The Spirit started the tournament with a 4-0 shutout victory over the host team last Thursday. That was followed by a 12-2 trouncing of Salem last Saturday.
Graceland carried that momentum into last Sunday’s championship game with an 11-6 triumph over Corydon. The Spirit will vie for a 12-and-under state championship later this week as they play in the Indiana state tournament Thursday through Sunday in Hope.
Graceland players are the following: Whitney Atkins, Krista Boesing, Lauren Camm, Bailey Crouch, McKenzie Gill, Ali Hornung, Jacquie Hornung, Marissa Hornung, Lillian Hughes, Cassidy Mansfield, Hannah Meriwether and Danielle Williamson. Thad Atkins is the Spirit’s head coach, with his assistants being Keith Meriwether and Robby Vanover.
Clark County Sports
YOUTH SOFTBALL: Spirit takes first step to duplicating 2008 success
Graceland squad captures 12-and-under district crown
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CLARK-FLOYD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Parkview wins eighth-grade title game; Highland Hills takes seventh-grade crown
Highland Hills’ seventh-grade boys and Parkview’s eighth-graders each won Clark-Floyd Tournament championships Thursday at Silver Creek Middle School.
The Highland Hills’ seventh-graders outscored Parkview 12-3 in the final 2:42 for a 34-31 victory. Parkview’s eighth-graders also earned a come-from-behind triumph with a 21-5 fourth quarter to avenge their only loss of the season, 63-50 over Silver Creek. -
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Jeff claims a share of HHC title at Jennings, 57-55
The Jeffersonville boys’ basketball team captured a piece of its first Hoosier Hills Conference championship since the 2005-06 season on Thursday night, winning at Jennings County 57-55.
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BOYS' BASKETBALL: Pirates take down North Harrison, 64-47
Being out of contention for a Mid-Southern Conference title, the Charlestown Pirates took a big step in preparation for sectional play on Thursday with a 64-47 victory over visiting North Harrison.
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CLASS 3A SECTIONAL: Silver Creek, Charlestown fall in opening round
It was a rough night for Clark County teams at the Class 3A Charlestown Sectional Wednesday night. The host Pirates put up a gallant fight in Game 1 before falling to Class 3A No. 8 Brownstown Central, 45-37, while defending sectional champion Silver Creek was upset by Corydon Central in Game 2, 50-44.
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POOLSIDE: Local accomplishment the focus at state
The likelihood of a local girl bringing home a state championship at the IHSAA State Swimming Championship meet in Indianapolis this Friday and Saturday is incredibly slim.
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BOYS' BASKETBALL: Clarksville cruises past Trinity Lutheran
Aidan McEwen scored 22 points and pulled down eight rebounds to power Clarksville past Trinity Lutheran at home on Wednesday, 59-33.
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CLASS 4A SECTIONAL: Highlanders lose in double OT to Seymour; Jeff falls to BNL
It was a heartbreaking night for the Clark-Floyd area in the first round of the Class 4A Seymour Sectional.
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CLASS 2A SECTIONAL: Providence guts out win over Henryville, 40-31
The Providence girls’ basketball squad advanced to the Class 2A Eastern Sectional semifinal against Paoli with a gritty, 40-31 win over Henryville Tuesday.
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CLASS A SECTIONAL: Borden cruises through first round
Defending Class A Sectional champion Borden rode a fast start and stellar defense to a first-round, 47-21 sectional win over Christian Academy of Indiana Tuesday night.
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