Dealers win Cotton States title

Led by two former local prep players and former Water Valley assistant coach John Walker, the North Delta Dealers defeated the Golden Triangle Jets 15-3 to win the Cotton States Baseball League title on Sunday. (more…) (July 25, 2011, Page 7)

Continuing to get better; Area players progressing on the diamond

NEW ALBANY — Lightning may have ended the Cotton States Baseball League game between the Golden Triangle Jets and the North Delta Dealers a little early Tuesday night, but the results gained during the summer have been far from stormy for area baseball players. (more…) (July 13, 2011, Page 9)

Shawn headed to Hinds C.C.

A strong senior season behind the plate has earned Oxford resident (North Delta) Derrick Shawn an opportunity to showcase his skills at the next level. Shawn, who started his prep career at OHS, is headed to Hinds Community College to play for coach Sam Temple. (July 13, 2011, Page 9)

Judon having a bounce-back summer

NEW ALBANY — Ole Miss’ Jimel Judon looks like a completely different batter on the diamond of the New Albany Sportsplex this summer.

Judon’s stance is the same, but his production certainly is not.

After recording just two hits in 36 at-bats last summer for the Tallahatchie Rascals of the Cotton States Baseball League, the former Myrtle standout is hitting .400 — good enough for third amongst league regulars — through nine games this season. (more…) (June 27, 2011, Page 6)