Wallace to play for Lake Land
By TERRY LIDY
Senior outfielder Kimberlin Wallace has signed to play collegiate softball next year at Lake Land College. Wallace a three time All Apollo team selection will play for Coach Nic Nelson. Nelson said, "I have known Kimberlin for several years. She is a great kid and will add speed and a good bat to our team. We need more speed and Kimberlin will provide that as she patrols centerfield for the Lakers. Kimberlin played for me in summer ball so I have a good background of her ability."
Likewise, Wallace picked Lake Land because of Coach Nelson. "They have a great softball program and I can also work on my studies in respiratory therapy."
Wallace has been a big part of the success of the Lady Eagles during her NCHS career. "Kimberlin has been instrumental in leading us to three straight Apollo titles. Kimberlin will fit in great at Lake Land. Kimberlin will greatly be missed and the NCHS softball team would like to congratulate Kimberlin on her signing and wish her all the luck in the future along with her parents, Stan and Linda," commented NCHS Coach Sara Beam.
Wallace has also played a big part in the success of the NCHS volleyball program having been selected on three All Apollo teams and guiding the Lady Eagles to the Elite Eight. Wallace, however, will concentrate her efforts only on softball while at Lake Land.
Lady Eagles win five team
By TERRY LIDY
The NCHS Lady Eagles won a five team track meet at Robinson last Thursday with 103 points followed by Neoga 93, Altamont 65, Marshall 63 and Robinson 41.
Megan Jansen broke the school's pole vault record with a 9'7" vault to win. Also Calla Niebrugge won the long jump at 14'71/4". Maura Cummins won the high jump at 5'5". Jackie Michl won the 400 in 1:05.1 minutes.
The Lady Eagles also won the 400 and 1600 relays. The 400 team won in 54.87 seconds. The 1600 team won in 4:27.13 minutes.
Lady Eagles Blank Stew-Stras
By TERRY LIDY
Behind the one hit pitching of Amber Shedelbower, along with her bat and added support by Kimberlin Wallace, the NCHS Lady Eagles improved to 6-4 with a 12-0 whitewashing of the visiting Stew-Stras Lady Comets last Thursday.
Shedelbower, who has signed to play for Wabash Valley next year, walked none and fanned nine in the five-inning game. Shedelbower was also productive at the plate with three doubles in three trips. Kimberlin Wallace, who recently signed with Lake Land, also was 3 for 3, all singles. Jazmin Arnold added an inside the park home run.
In other Lady Eagles' games, junior Brianna Nail tossed a five hitter and defeated Vandalia last Tuesday 8-3. Nail went the distance with one walk and three strikeouts. Whitney Koebele had a triple, while Kimberlin Wallace had a single and a triple.
Last Monday, Keidrah Hardiek scattered nine hits as the Lady Eagles edged Oblong 4-2. Whitney Koebele had the big blow a two-run homer over the centerfield fence.
