Sarah Mitchell signs to plat softball at Midway College

Mason County senior Sarah Mitchell signed today to play softball at Midway College. Mitchell has played every position for the Lady Royals expect for catcher. She had three hits and two RBI in the Lady Royals' win over St. Patrick in the 39th District Tournament Monday and was named to the All Tournament Team.

Mason County Coach Meredith Fraysure says Mitchell is a leader on the field and off.

"Often times, she's the very first person at practice, she's the very last person at practice," Fraysure said. "I can always rely on her to get things set. She gets her teammates moving. Playing-wise, I would say her strongest suit is her defense."

Midway College Coach Leigh Oakley says Mitchell will be one of 14 new players for the Eagles next season and everybody is going to be competing for playing time.

(In the photo, Mitchell is flanked by her parents, Lynn and Tim Mitchell. Back row: Mason County Coach Meredith Fraysure (left) and Midway College Coach Leigh Oakley)

Lady Saints advance via a forfeit, Lady Royals turn a triple play

The St. Patrick Lady Saints advanced to the semifinals of the 10th Region All "A" Classic fast-pitch softball tournament when Calvary Christian forfeited the quarterfinal round game Wednesday. The Lady Saints play the Bracken County Lady Bears tonight at 6:30 at Paris. Bishop Brossart and Nicholas County meet in the first semifinal at 5 p.m.
The Mason County Lady Royals turned a triple play in the second inning of an 8-4 loss to the Bath County Lady Wildcats. First baseman Sarah Mitchell caught a line drive for the first out. The runners at first and second had taken off on contact. Mitchell stepped on first base for the second out and threw to shortstop Jessica Hay at second base to complete the triple play.
The Lady Royals play at Bourbon County today at 5 p.m.