Dynamic Dixie Belles

Fresh from the district championship in Marianna last week, the Franklin County All-Stars Dixie Belles girls softball team, for ages 13 to 15, is at this week's state tourney in Brooksville. The Franklin County team lost to the Marianne Belles Monday night, June 22 16-6 and then roared back for consecutive wins, 17-15 on June 23 and 17-7 June 24 in five innings, securing their title as 2009 District  2 Dixie Softball Belles Champions.

Coaches include Jim and Pat Mcwhinnie, Link Carroll and Barbara Mathis. Players are Ashley Carroll, Devon Young, Marilyn Lee, Jece Hatfield, Savannah Boone, Haleigh Ming, Christina Collins, Anne Lee, Bailey Lee, Rebecca Prickett, Ashley Moore and Meagan McClain

The state championship will be held in Brooksville on Thursday, July 2. The team still needs to come up with at least $800 more in order to cover the cost of the tournament. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please call coach Link Carroll at 653-6240. - Photo by Tim Whitehead