NWE 16U Girls Win Babe Ruth State Championship

July 9, 2012

Northwest Escambia brought home the state title Sunday from the 16A State Babe Ruth Softball Tournament in Brewton — the first ever softball state championship for NWE.

NWE defeated Brewton 11-5 for the state championship Sunday afternoon.  On the way to the state crown, NWE defeated Brewton Friday night 11-6 and knocked off Atmore 20-2 Saturday night.

Members of NWE’s 16u softball team are: Cheyenne Schoonover, Kristen Byrd, Courtney Peebles, Penny Banda, Addy Lee, Danielle Steadham , Kyndall Hall, Kendal Cobb, Liberty Peebles, Peyton Dortch; Ally Edwards, coachesJill Lee and Jarod Peebles, and manager is Ronald Peebles.

NWE 11, Brewton 5

Courtney Peebles pitched seven with five strikeouts while allowing one walk. Runs included: Byrd 2, L. Peebles 1, C.Peebles 1, Schoonover 1, Banda 1, Lee 1, Dortch 1, Cobb 1, Steadham 1 and Hall 1.

NWE 20, Atmore 2

Courtney Peebles pitched five innings  with four strikeouts and two walks. Runs included:  Steadham 3, Hall 3, Lee 3, Schoonover 3, Banda 2, Cobb 2, Peebles 2, Dortch 1,  Byrd 1.

NWE 11, Brewton 6

Courtney Peebles allowed one walk in seven innings. Runs included: Byrd 3, Banda 2, C.Peebles 2, Lee 1, Steadham 1, Cobb 1, and Dortch 1.

Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

9 Responses to “NWE 16U Girls Win Babe Ruth State Championship”

  1. JHeath on August 5th, 2012 12:06 pm

    Way to go Addie Lee and team..! Thank you for being our “Shining Star”….!

  2. Kevin Bryan on July 11th, 2012 6:44 pm

    Good Job Girls we’re proud of you!

  3. Linda Marinin on July 10th, 2012 8:17 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU:)

  4. mrs. Hollilngsworth on July 10th, 2012 10:34 am

    Great Job girls. Proud of all of ya.

  5. Nan on July 9th, 2012 5:41 pm

    GOOD JOB GIRLS !!! SO PROUD OF ADDY LEE !!!!

  6. #1Fan on July 9th, 2012 9:08 am

    So proud of each and everryone of you girls, ya’ll all played with determination, and brought this title back!! Great jobs girls, Great coaching,

    WE LOVE YOU COURTNEY, YOU DONE SOME AWESOME PITCHING!! #88

  7. jj on July 9th, 2012 8:25 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!!!!!!

  8. julie lowery on July 9th, 2012 7:32 am

    Congratulations!!!!!!!

  9. J. D. on July 9th, 2012 5:46 am

    Great job girls. I know you worked hard and deserve it. Addy we are proud of you.

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