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Summer Softball Camp 2010
In the News...
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[] Cleveland signs with Blue Mountain basketball (7/16/2010)
Cyndal Cleveland, a standout athlete for Mantachie High School and Itawamba Community College, has signed a basketball grant-in-aid with Blue Mountain College.
Cleveland, a 5-8 guard, averaged 19.4 points per game for Mantachie her senior year, along with 8.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 steals.
For the past two years she was a member of the ICC softball team, compiling a .301 batting average in 67 games, with 23 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs and 64 runs batted in.
"Cyndal is obviously an outstanding athlete," said BMC coach Lavon Driskell. "She's had a really good softball career at ICC and was also able to continue working on her basketball skills during her off-season."
"She was a great shooter at Mantachie, both from outside the three-point arc and from the middle range. Cyndal is a very intense player who will add a lot to our program."
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[] ICC softball adds powerful Tennessee all-star (7/13/2010)
ICC softball adds powerful Tennessee all-star
Adam Gore/ICC Sports Information Department
ICC head softball coach Chad Case announced the addition of power-hitter Courtney Dawson of Sequatchie County High School to the North Division Champion Lady Indians' roster on Tuesday.
Dawson pitched and played first for Coach Courtney Stewart and the Sequatchie County Lady Indians.
She was named to the Times Free Press second-team after leading her team with 11 home runs, 39 RBI, and 21 walks during her senior season. She was a three-time All-District selection and was named Best of Preps second team in her final two seasons at Sequatchie County.
The Dunlap, Tennessee native closed out her highly-decorated high school career by being selected to play in the Tennessee-Georgia high school all-star softball game where she picked up the win in Tennessee's 12-2 five-inning victory in the second game of the series.
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[] ICC adds ace from Hertiage Academy (7/2/2010)
Atkins signs with the ICC Lady Indians softball team
Adam Gore/ICC Sports Information Department
ICC head softball coach Chad Case continues to restock the North Division Champion Lady Indians' roster with power as he announced Heritage Academy ace pitcher Kristyn Atkins as the newest member of the team on Friday.
"I'm really excited because this is something I've always wanted and have worked really hard for and glad I finally got it," said Atkins about signing with ICC.
Atkins played two seasons with the New Hope Lady Trojans before transferring to Heritage Academy.
During her two seasons as a Lady Trojan she was a two-time All-District selection, was named Clarion Ledger Player of the Week and finished with a school-record of 24 wins and four loses from the circle as a sophomore.
"I'm going to try to work on improving my speed and get more movement in my pitches," Atkins said about improving her game at ICC next season.
The multi-sport standout was a two-time All-Conference player at Heritage Academy earning Best Offensive and Defensive player awards and batted .383 during her final campaign on the diamond with the Lady Patriots.
"Kristyn is going to add some much needed depth to our pitching staff," said Case. "Being this late in the recruiting process we are very pleased and hope she has an immediate impact on the team."
Kristyn is the daughter of Chris and Carol Atkins of Columbus.
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[] Lindsay Richardson signs with the Lady Indians (6/28/2010)
ICC softball coach Chad Case added more firepower to the defending North Division Champion Lady Indians' roster for next season with the addition of Saltillo High School standout Lindsay Richardson.
"I came to ICC because I got an awesome opportunity to play softball for Coach Case and it's a really good opportunity to open new doors, to meet new friends, and experience college life," said Richardson. "I look forward to helping the team because I can play anywhere they need me and I look forward to being at ICC."
The multi-sport athlete batted .394 with 33 runs scored and 14 driven in on 26 hits with four doubles, three triples, and one home run while leading the Lady Tigers with a .591 slugging percentage and 30 stolen bases for Coach Lee Buse last season.
"We are very fortunate to get a player like Lindsay here at ICC," said Case. "She is someone that can do a lot of things very well. We look forward to her having an immediate impact on our team next season."
Richardson won best offensive and defensive awards in softball while earning spots on the Northeast Mississippi Softball Coaches Association and the Mississippi Association of Coaches all-star teams, but her commitment to excellence isn't limited to the diamond.
Along with softball, Richardson played soccer and was a member of the cheerleader team and despite the full athletic slate she was able to maintain high standards in the classroom to garner numerous leadership and academic honors while at Saltillo High School.
Lindsey is the daughter of Tami and Jody Richardson of Saltillo.
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[] Andrews signs with Iona College in New York (6/3/2010)
Andrews signs with Iona College in New York
Adam Gore/ICC Sports Information Director
Lara Andrews will be taking her game from Fulton to New York next season as the third baseman signed to play for Coach Jaime Wohlbach and the Lady Gaels of Iona College next season.
The New Zealand native batted .264 with nine double, 15 RBI, and 23 runs scored while having a .932 fielding position after starting 50 games at third base for the North Division Champion ICC Lady Indians.
Iona finished 28-26 last season and was second in the Metro Atlantic Athlete Conference with a 13-8 record while earning a berth in the NCAA Regionals in Austin, Texas.
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[] CeCee Ausitn earns All-American status (6/3/2010)
CeCee Austin earns All-American status after two seasons at ICC
Adam Gore/ICC Sports Information Department
CeCee Austin has always proven to be a difficult out throughout her two-year career with the ICC Lady Indians' softball program and her dedication to the sport was justly rewarded when she was selected to the NCJAA Softball All-American Third Team this past Wednesday.
"It feels amazing, I really can't describe how it feels," Austin said about being named an All-American. "I just wanted to work hard and give it my all every time I stepped on the field."
During her freshman year, the former South Pontotoc star had a .450 batting average connecting on 68 hits with 17 going for extra bases and 15 home runs. She drove in 64 runs and scored 58 in 46 games while hoisting a fielding percentage of .928 with only 10 errors on 128 attempts as a pitcher and shortstop.
In her final season at ICC, Austin ripped 75 hits with 16 going for extra bases and 12 home runs for a .452 batting average and .494 on-base percentage. She pushed across 45 runs while scoring 47 more and remained steady defensively with a .912 fielding percentage after starting 50 games at shortstop. She helped lead the Lady Indians to their first-ever North Division Championship and earning North Division MVP honors along the way.
Austin leaves ICC with a .468 career batting averaging with 143 hits, 29 doubles, four triples, 27 home runs, 109 RBI, and 105 runs scored. She ranked amongst the nation's best in every offensive category during her two seasons at ICC. She was a two-time All-State, All-Region, and All-North Division selection.
"This is a goal that CeCee has worked really hard to earn ever since she came to ICC," said ICC head coach Chad Case. "She's leaving us with some tough shoes to fill, but she's also leaving us with the proof of what hard work and dedication can lead you to."
The Class of 2010 ranks as one of the most successful sophomore classes in school history. They were the second team to top the 50-win career mark with 56 victories, setting a school record for most wins in a season as freshman with 30 wins. They qualified for postseason play both seasons to extend the Lady Indians playoff appearances to three-straight years.
"I have so many memories (at ICC)," said Austin. "I'm going to miss the friends I made at ICC and I had a lot of fun playing there the past two years."
CeCee will continue her softball career next season at Belhaven College where she plans to pursue a career in teaching and coaching. She is the daughter of Larry and Kay Ausitn of Randolph and the granddaughter of Punk and Mable Ford of Amory.
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