Three local MCC softball players named All State

The Mississippi Association of Community/Junior Colleges has announced that three Meridian Community College Lady Eagle softball players have been named to the Central Division All State team.

Whitney Drachenberg and Gabrielle Morgan, both sophomores for MCC, were named to the First Team All State while Lady Eagle freshman, Shanese Hunter was named to the Second Team All State.

Drachenberg, a graduate from Clarkdale, batted .279 with 36 hits, 20 RBI and one home run. As a defensive player, she started every game at catcher all season long for the Lady Eagles.

Morgan, a graduate from Quitman high School, batted .237 with 33 hits, 18 RBI and one home run. As the No. 1 pitcher in the line-up, Morgan won six of MCC’s eight conference games on the mound.

Hunter, a graduate from Philadelphia High School, batted .321 with 43 hits, 29 RBI and 6 home runs. The freshman played infield and pitcher.