Lady Astros Win The Firecracker Classic

July 3, 2014

The Lady Astros softball team won the  Firecracker Classic tournament at Exchange Park recently, topping about a dozen other teams from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

The Lady Astros  got off to a rough start, dropping a couple in pool play, but came back to sweep five in row.

Coach Donnie Nicholson said the team was at their best both offensively and defensively, along with top notch pitching. The tournament team batting average came in around .450, scoring 47 runs while holding opposing teams to 17 runs.

Team members are from Jay, West Florida, Pine Forest, Gulf Breeze and Northview High Schools. They include:  Briana Morgan, Jibrasha Moore, Gracie Kilcrease, Farrah Nicholas, Megan Freemon, Sydney Wright,  Brooke Lauber, Dana Blackmon, Emily Loring, Briana Rogers, Rebecca Mejia, Kaley Workmon and Hannah Ging. Coaches are Nicholson and Kathy Blackmon.

Pictured: The Lady Astros (top, L-R) Briana Morgan, Jibrasha Moore, Gracie Kilcrease, Farrah Nicholas, Megan Freemon and Sydney Wright, (bottom, L-R) Brooke Lauber, Dana Blackmon, Emily Loring, Briana Rogers and Rebecca Mejia. Not Pictured are Kaley Workmon and Hannah Ging, and coaches Donnie Nicholson and Kathy Blackmon. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

3 Responses to “Lady Astros Win The Firecracker Classic”

  1. Barbara Luker on July 3rd, 2014 9:48 am

    Go Ging!!!

  2. Former Lady Astros Player - Ronni on July 3rd, 2014 9:29 am

    Way to go ladies! Feels great to see the Astros are still just as amazing as always! Coach Donnie is one heck of a coach. Cherish these days they don’t last and you’ll miss making all the memories. Keep it up Lady Astros!!!!

  3. Lady Astro's Alumni~Crystal on July 3rd, 2014 7:54 am

    Congrats on another win girls! ! I sure do miss those times!!

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