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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Travel Basketball Season Ends
Monique had the great opportunity to play travel basketball this spring with Franklin County. The team was very successful and was made up of players from all over the area. They traveled to Florence, Tuscaloosa, Mars Hill, Booneville, and other places winning a large percentage of their games. The point was to get time on the court against some of the best teams in Alabama, some being much older and more experienced than Franklin County; however, the team meshed well and fought hard, making their fans very proud.
Here are a few photos from the Northeast Mississippi Community College tournament in Booneville, Mississippi as the team closed out their season to begin tryouts and camps at their respective schools.
Here are a few photos from the Northeast Mississippi Community College tournament in Booneville, Mississippi as the team closed out their season to begin tryouts and camps at their respective schools.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Franklin County Times Article by Scot Beard
Below is an article published by Scot Beard at the Franklin County Times on the Regional Tournament last week. To read the entire article go to: http://www.franklincountytimes.com/2011/05/18/red-bay-falls-in-regional-tournament/
VESTAVIA HILLS — For the third season in a row the Red Bay varsity softball team came close to clinching a spot in the state tournament, but could not earn the needed victory to punch its ticket to Montgomery.
The Lady Tigers started the Class 2A North Central Tournament with a pair of wins to reach the finals of the Winners’ Bracket. They dropped that game against Sumiton Christian 8-2 and later lost to Ranburne 8-4 in an elimination game during the Losers’ Bracket finals with a chance to earn a trip to state.
In both losses, Red Bay fell behind early and could not rally. Against Sumiton Christian the Lady Tiger trailed 2-0 heading into the third inning, but allowed the top-ranked Lady Eagles to score three runs in that inning to pull away for good.
Red Bay cut into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning when Whitney Sharp led off the inning with a solo home run. Hannah Sharp singled with two outs in the inning and scored on a double by Monique Dulaney.
Whitney Sharp, Lexy Lindsey and Mariah Horton all singled for the Lady Tigers.
Ranburne scored four runs in the first inning to take control early and added an insurance run in the second inning.
Red Bay looked ready to seize control of the game in the third inning when Kelly Ballard scored on a Whitney Sharp single and the Lady Tigers had runners at first and second with no outs.
Unfortunately, the next two batters could not get the ball out of the infield and two runners were retired heading to third base. Lindsey later scored on a single by Hannah Sharp, but a line out by Dulaney ended the threat, leaving Red Bay trailing 5-2.
Red Bay had another golden opportunity in the fourth when it loaded the bases with no outs, but the runner on third was retired when Lauren Pacetti reached on a fielder’s choice. Two batters later Ballard hit into a double play to end the inning with Red Bay scoring only one run.
Ranburne made a Red Bay rally seem impossible in the bottom of the inning when it scored three more runs to extend its advantage to 8-3.
Pacetti singled in the sixth inning for Red Bay and scored on a double by Whitney Sharp, but that was the most offense the Lady Tigers would come up with for the rest of the game.
Whitney Sharp led the Lady Tigers with a double and two singles while Hannah Sharp and Pacetti each hit a pair of singles. Dulaney, Horton and Ballard hit one single each.
READ MORE at the Franklin County Times website
VESTAVIA HILLS — For the third season in a row the Red Bay varsity softball team came close to clinching a spot in the state tournament, but could not earn the needed victory to punch its ticket to Montgomery.
The Lady Tigers started the Class 2A North Central Tournament with a pair of wins to reach the finals of the Winners’ Bracket. They dropped that game against Sumiton Christian 8-2 and later lost to Ranburne 8-4 in an elimination game during the Losers’ Bracket finals with a chance to earn a trip to state.
In both losses, Red Bay fell behind early and could not rally. Against Sumiton Christian the Lady Tiger trailed 2-0 heading into the third inning, but allowed the top-ranked Lady Eagles to score three runs in that inning to pull away for good.
Red Bay cut into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning when Whitney Sharp led off the inning with a solo home run. Hannah Sharp singled with two outs in the inning and scored on a double by Monique Dulaney.
Whitney Sharp, Lexy Lindsey and Mariah Horton all singled for the Lady Tigers.
Ranburne scored four runs in the first inning to take control early and added an insurance run in the second inning.
Red Bay looked ready to seize control of the game in the third inning when Kelly Ballard scored on a Whitney Sharp single and the Lady Tigers had runners at first and second with no outs.
Unfortunately, the next two batters could not get the ball out of the infield and two runners were retired heading to third base. Lindsey later scored on a single by Hannah Sharp, but a line out by Dulaney ended the threat, leaving Red Bay trailing 5-2.
Red Bay had another golden opportunity in the fourth when it loaded the bases with no outs, but the runner on third was retired when Lauren Pacetti reached on a fielder’s choice. Two batters later Ballard hit into a double play to end the inning with Red Bay scoring only one run.
Ranburne made a Red Bay rally seem impossible in the bottom of the inning when it scored three more runs to extend its advantage to 8-3.
Pacetti singled in the sixth inning for Red Bay and scored on a double by Whitney Sharp, but that was the most offense the Lady Tigers would come up with for the rest of the game.
Whitney Sharp led the Lady Tigers with a double and two singles while Hannah Sharp and Pacetti each hit a pair of singles. Dulaney, Horton and Ballard hit one single each.
READ MORE at the Franklin County Times website
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Fastpitch Softball Done - On to Basketball
The 2011 softball season is over. Over the weekend Monique traveled to Birmingham as a 9th grader with the Red Bay Lady Tigers fastpitch softball team to compete in the Regional Championships. On Friday they played two games and won both decisively, 11-1 and 8-1. Neek played right field and had a number of good catches and batted 1 for 4 at bats, no strikouts but had a couple of line drives that got her thrown out at first. She had an RBI, scoring Emily Cox off of a double.
Saturday the Lady Tigers lost two close games which ended their season. This bunch of girls have some tremendous talent and many of them are headed to play college ball. Emily Cox and Whitney Sharp have already committed to schools in Alabama. We wish them the absolute best and know they are going to be a great asset to their respective teams.
The highlight of the JV and Varsity seasons for us was Monique's pitching 342 pitches during the County JV Tournament. Of those, 234 were strikes (69%) and 108 were balls (31%). We are proud that she hung in there so long. Then during the varsity area tournament she hit at least two triples and had great at-bats throughout the tournament, one at bat producing a drive that hit the center field fence. Another couple of feet and it would have been outta there. Great job Neek!
Saturday the Lady Tigers lost two close games which ended their season. This bunch of girls have some tremendous talent and many of them are headed to play college ball. Emily Cox and Whitney Sharp have already committed to schools in Alabama. We wish them the absolute best and know they are going to be a great asset to their respective teams.
The highlight of the JV and Varsity seasons for us was Monique's pitching 342 pitches during the County JV Tournament. Of those, 234 were strikes (69%) and 108 were balls (31%). We are proud that she hung in there so long. Then during the varsity area tournament she hit at least two triples and had great at-bats throughout the tournament, one at bat producing a drive that hit the center field fence. Another couple of feet and it would have been outta there. Great job Neek!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Interview with Coach Cox - WRMG with Jack Ivy
This interview was done before the area tournament. Coach Cox introduces the 2011 lady tigers with Jack Ivy. Jack and Coach Cox also discuss briefly how the tornadoes affected the team and the area. We continue to pray for Phil Campbell, Hackleburg, Smithville and all the other areas hit by the storms. We love all of you and will continue to help you rebuild. God bless you all.
Jack Ivy FACEBOOK page. Scroll down to view videos and this interview.
Jack Ivy FACEBOOK page. Scroll down to view videos and this interview.
Don't Miss "Jack Ivy LIVE"
One of our biggest supporters at Red Bay is Jack Ivy. He does a phenomenal job of recording and broadcasting all local sports. You can catch Jack on Facebook or at www.wrmgradio.com. We love Jack and thank him for all the hard work he does to keep us up to date!
Here is a link to the game between the varsity Red Bay Lady Tigers and Sulligent, AL at the 2011 area tournament. Red Bay won the tournament and Monique had a great game too.
WRMG Lady Tigers Softball
Here is a link to the game between the varsity Red Bay Lady Tigers and Sulligent, AL at the 2011 area tournament. Red Bay won the tournament and Monique had a great game too.
WRMG Lady Tigers Softball
Friday, May 6, 2011
Two run triple! Lady Tigers Win Area Tournament - on to Birmingham!
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| Monique & Mom after Area Champioships |
Last night the Red Bay Lady Tigers Varsity Fastpitch Softball team won the Area Tournament.
This is a very impressive group of young ladies. Every one had great plays and contributed in a major way to this win. BIG props to Coaches Steve Cox and Doug Sharp who have worked so hard with these girls. Coach Donnie Roberts does a fantastic job with them as well and treated the girls to a steak cookout afterwards.
And let's not forget the wives that keep the coaches out of trouble and do so much to make this club a successful one. Yolanda and Deanette are a couple of the hardest working women in softball if you ask us.
We were completely surprised that Monique was selected as an "All Area" winner. We are extremely proud of her as it is her second award in this sport this year; however, it can be honestly said that every girl on this team deserves that award as well. Oh yeah, the two run triple Monique hit to put Red Bay on the board early was an exciting moment for us in a big way. Great job Neek!
Congratulation to the Lady Tigers who are on their way to Birmingham to compete in Regionals!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Area Games Today at Red Bay Softball Fields
Earlier this month and after the JV season was over, Monique was pulled up to the Red Bay Lady Tigers Varsity softball team to play out the rest of the year. She had to make a tough decision because she had also committed to a travel basketball team and their season had begun. Neek had played a number of games with them but the school's varsity team needed her complete attention according to the coaches. So she hit the field to hopefully help the softball team get to state.
This team is filled with talented young ladies. Whitney Sharp and Emily Cox lead the team as super talented pitchers who have already been selected by Alabama colleges after they graduate. Monique is excited to play with this great bunch of girls and coaches. Since she can play any position on the field with relative ease, she gets to participate in a meaningful way in whatever way the team needs, even if it means she is fetching water or cheering for them, which rarely happens.
We hope that the Lady Tigers can run through their games today and head to regionals this weekend with a lot of momentum. The tornados that struck the South last week destroyed two of our area schools so they are having to play a lot to get all the games in. Our thoughts and prayers are continuous for Phil Campbell, Hackelburg and Smithville as well as the other areas hit. This was a bad event for the Southeastern USA but we will recover. Please remember to pray for those affected by the flood waters that continue to rise.
Read about the Lady Tigers at The Franklin County Times - http://www.franklincountytimes.com
GO LADY TIGERS!!!!!!
This team is filled with talented young ladies. Whitney Sharp and Emily Cox lead the team as super talented pitchers who have already been selected by Alabama colleges after they graduate. Monique is excited to play with this great bunch of girls and coaches. Since she can play any position on the field with relative ease, she gets to participate in a meaningful way in whatever way the team needs, even if it means she is fetching water or cheering for them, which rarely happens.
We hope that the Lady Tigers can run through their games today and head to regionals this weekend with a lot of momentum. The tornados that struck the South last week destroyed two of our area schools so they are having to play a lot to get all the games in. Our thoughts and prayers are continuous for Phil Campbell, Hackelburg and Smithville as well as the other areas hit. This was a bad event for the Southeastern USA but we will recover. Please remember to pray for those affected by the flood waters that continue to rise.
Read about the Lady Tigers at The Franklin County Times - http://www.franklincountytimes.com
GO LADY TIGERS!!!!!!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Photos
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| Beauty Pagent 2010 |
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| Monique with Pro MMA Heavyweight Fighter Goldman Butler |
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| Monique Pitching in 2011 - Red Bay Tigers |
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| Red Bay Lady Tigers JV Basketball Team |
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| All-County winners 2011 JV |
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| Monique Pitching - 2011 |
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| Monique and North Alabama Magic 16U Fastpitch Softball Team - 2009 |
Monique Dulaney - Sports standout
Monique Dulaney works hard to develop her skills in sports. She is a stand out in fastpitch softball for the Red Bay Tigers, in basketball for the same team and plays travel ball for numerous teams at different times. She was recently awarded the All-County award for her leadership and skill during the Franklin County Tournament in April 2011 which added to her multiple past awards and MVP awards.
Monique pitched 342 pitches that day, with 193 strikes, 108 balls, and 41 hits Saturday alone.
Monique has been playing softball and basketball since age 6. From the beginning, coaches saw something special in this kid. Her team spirit and coachability are impressive to say the least. Monique doesn't complain, she just gets the job done. Her coaches agree that they don't have to ask her to perform on the court or on the field. She loves to win but when faced with a loss, she accepts it graciously and with a professionalism that many professional ball players could learn from.
Monique cares for her teammates. She is always the first one to pick someone up when they are down and shows a strength and character seldom witnessed in team sports today. She is serious about her team and about winning, but it doesn't consume her. Monique's heart is what makes her different. Her work ethic is incredible.
We look forward to bringing you more news on this up and coming star and we wish Monique the best of luck in her career. We are, to say the very least, extremely proud of our girl.
Here is a story written about the Red Bay Tigers JV team in April of 2011.
Monique pitched 342 pitches that day, with 193 strikes, 108 balls, and 41 hits Saturday alone.
Monique has been playing softball and basketball since age 6. From the beginning, coaches saw something special in this kid. Her team spirit and coachability are impressive to say the least. Monique doesn't complain, she just gets the job done. Her coaches agree that they don't have to ask her to perform on the court or on the field. She loves to win but when faced with a loss, she accepts it graciously and with a professionalism that many professional ball players could learn from.
Monique cares for her teammates. She is always the first one to pick someone up when they are down and shows a strength and character seldom witnessed in team sports today. She is serious about her team and about winning, but it doesn't consume her. Monique's heart is what makes her different. Her work ethic is incredible.
We look forward to bringing you more news on this up and coming star and we wish Monique the best of luck in her career. We are, to say the very least, extremely proud of our girl.
Here is a story written about the Red Bay Tigers JV team in April of 2011.
An unlikely success story
The Red Bay Lady Tigers JV fastpitch softball team traveled to Tharpetown on Friday and Saturday, April 1st and 2nd to compete in the Franklin County tournament for 2011. The Lady Tigers had met Tharpetown earlier in the year and lost a close game.
Fans of the young team understood going in to this tournament that the team was the underdog. Coaches Roberts, Cox, and Sharp had worked hard all year to build a new team to continue the winning ways of the varsity girls fastpitch team. Girls that had very little experience “stepped up to the plate” early in the year and committed to the team. They worked through every game during the season but had only won one game going into the tournament.
It is very understandable when you have young ladies with very little experience, that they would not have a good chance to win a championship. Parents and fans watched in each game as the team got progressively better and began to grow into a cohesive unit and belief in the young team grew. It was clear that the coaches saw something in this group of young ladies. The coaches were right.
The Lady Tigers began the tournament with a loss on Friday night to undefeated Tharpetown. Other teams might have lost heart. Some fans thought it would be a short tournament as the Lady Tigers geared up Saturday morning to play in a “do or die” game with Belgreen. It was a long shot for the young team to play five games in one day and come out on top. But someone forgot to tell this group of scrappy young Tigers.
Belgreen played a great game and threatened to send the Lady Tigers home early but when the dust settled the Lady Tigers were on top 5 to 2. Monique Dulaney as pitcher and Jade Faulkner as catcher, handled 58 pitches, 45 of them strikes, to start off the day.
The second game pitted Red Bay against Vina. Vina had no intention of going down without a real fight. Impressive pitching and even more impressive hind catching played a big part in their attack. Both teams showed real class as they battled out who would advance. Red Bay again came out ahead. Dulaney pitched 89 pitches, 64 of them strikes and Faulkner was dirty from head to toe as a result of her dedication behind the plate.
Late in the day Phil Campbell took the field with intentions much like that of the other teams and they met the same resistance from Red Bay. The Lady Tigers squeaked by a tough game and won their third game of the day 7 to 5. Dulaney threw another 81 pitches, 49 strikes, and Faulkner stayed in the trenches with her.
As the sun began to set the little Red Bay team was worn out, battered and bruised. They had fought their way to face the undefeated Tharpetown team who looked fresh. Red Bay would have to beat Tharpetown twice to win the Franklin County Championship. Who could muster the energy to play two more games after having put so much heart into getting through such a long tournament. Again, someone forgot to tell Red Bay to just call it a day.
Every girl on the team took the field with an expectation of winning. Every at bat, every pitch, every throw was at 100%; however Tharpetown proved to be too much, to fresh and too talented to overcome. They took advantage of every situation and played with the skill that had brought them to the tournament undefeated and they handed Red Bay a 14 to 1 loss which ended the Lady Tigers tournament. Dulaney was relieved for an inning but still ended up pitching 114 pitches which meant that all total she and Faulkner had handled over 342 pitches that day, with 193 strikes, 108 balls, and 41 hits Saturday alone.
Someone yelled during the last game as Red Bay took the field, “This is where heart comes to the game.” It can be honestly said that on this day, on this field in Alabama, that heart was the one thing that the Lady Tigers had plenty of. They set the example that we all hope to see in a sporting event and they played with style and poise rarely seen today.
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