2021-22 ICC Softball News

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Ka'Mya Hampton signs with Tuskegee University
Ka'Mya Hampton signs with Tuskegee University

Hampton signs with Tuskegee University.

McKenzie Patterson selected to NJCAA All-Region 23 Team
McKenzie Patterson selected to NJCAA All-Region 23 Team

ICC sophomore McKenzie Patterson has been selected to the NJCAA All-Region 23 Team.

ICC’s Kara Hays earns NFCA All-American honor
ICC’s Kara Hays earns NFCA All-American honor

Kara Hays was named to the NFCA All-American Second Team as a catcher.

Kara Hays named to NFCA All South Region Second Team
Kara Hays named to NFCA All South Region Second Team

Itawamba Community College sophomore Kara Hays has been named to the All-South Region Second Team by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).

Kelly Beth Ernest named head softball coach at ICC
Kelly Beth Ernest named head softball coach at ICC

“I want to build on the tradition that Coach Kirk has made here,” said Ernest. “ICC is a winning program. I want to build the mentality to refuse to lose and always have one of the best teams in the state of Mississippi.”

Four Indians named to All-MACCC teams
Four Indians named to All-MACCC teams

The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) announced its softball postseason honors Monday, and four Itawamba Community College student-athletes earned All-MACCC honors.

McKenzie Patterson named Softball Player of the Year by the MACCC
McKenzie Patterson named Softball Player of the Year by the MACCC

Itawamba Community College sophomore McKenzie Patterson was named Softball Player of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) earlier today.

No. 6 Indians season ends with loss to No. 8 LSU Eunice at regionals
No. 6 Indians season ends with loss to No. 8 LSU Eunice at regionals

No. 6 Itawamba Community College dropped a 5-3 decision to No. 8 LSU Eunice in a NJCAA Region 23 Tournament elimination game Thursday to end the Indians season.

No. 6 Indians' rally comes up short in Region 23 opener
No. 6 Indians' rally comes up short in Region 23 opener

The Indians' late-game heroics came up short in a 3-2 lost to host Co-Lin in the opening round of the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament. 

No. 6 ICC opens Region Tournament against host No. 5 Co-Lin
No. 6 ICC opens Region Tournament against host No. 5 Co-Lin

ICC's softball program will compete in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament starting Wednesday at Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

No. 6 Indians' rally falls short in extras against Northwest
No. 6 Indians' rally falls short in extras against Northwest

The No. 6 Indians rallied from a 4-0 deficit to force extra innings, but errors in the tenth inning allowed the Northwest Rangers to advance in the MACCC Tournament with an 8-5 win on Friday.

No. 6 Indians fall to No. 5 Co-Lin
No. 6 Indians fall to No. 5 Co-Lin

In a MACCC Tournament quarterfinal game, No. 6 ICC dropped a 5-1 decision to No. 5 Co-Lin Thursday.

No. 6 Indians hold on to defeat East Central in MACCC Tournament opener
No. 6 Indians hold on to defeat East Central in MACCC Tournament opener

No. 6 ICC started the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) Tournament Wednesday with a 6-5 win over East Central.

No. 6 Indians to compete in MACCC Tournament
No. 6 Indians to compete in MACCC Tournament

ICC’s nationally-ranked softball program will compete in the MACCC Tournament starting Wednesday at Jones College.

McKenzie Patterson signs with North Alabama
McKenzie Patterson signs with North Alabama

ICC sophomore centerfielder McKenzie Patterson signed to continue her softball career at the University of North Alabama Monday.

No. 7 Indians sweeps Meridian to close out regular season
No. 7 Indians sweeps Meridian to close out regular season

The Indians closed the final regular season of Coach Andy Kirk’s career with a sweep of Meridian with a pair of run-rule victories.