Samantha Horner, Gate City High School senior has signed a letter of intent to play softball with the Lady Cobras of Virginia Intermont College. Horner lettered three years at Gate City High School in softball and four years in basketball while maintaining a 3.6 grade point average. Coach Eric Senter states, “We are real pleased to have Samantha and we feel that she will come in and give us a lot of help and she will be a nice fit for our team.” Samantha stated, “I’ve really been looking forward to the opportunity of playing ball at the next level. I am eager to get started. I know the competition will be a lot tougher, but I will work hard. I think I will be able to get a good education at VI. They have several different areas that I could pursue that will prepare me for the future.”
 Nikita Belcher is the fourth addition to the 2008-09 Lady Cobras softball class. Nakita is a senior at John S. Battle High School in Bristol, VA. Nakita has obtained several awards during her high school career including the state record for most homeruns in a single game (3), second highest homeruns in a season (10) and second highest number of RBIs (43). Coach Senter states," We are thrilled to have Nakita join our Cobra family. She will be an asset to the softball team as well as the campus community."
Softball Alumni come to campus Although the weather kept the alumni off of the field today, they met in the Athletic department team room for a time of food, drink and reminiscing of old times. Those in attendance were, Erica Eno, Celia Henline, Nikki Stewart, Barbara Kiser, Dusty Tucker, Brandi Owens, Andrea McQueen, Jill Rutledge, Tasha Higgenbothin, Tracey Crabtree, Tara Stascavage, Amanda Charles, Melissa Belcher.
VI Softball Inks Recruit Coach Eric Senter inks another addition to the Lady Cobras Softball team. Natasha Carlucci is from Yorktown, VA where she is a senior at Grafton High School. Natasha is a catcher and an infielder. "Natasha brings her talent as well as lots of enthusiasm and a good work ethic to the Cobras. We are very excited to have her join us," stated Coach Senter.
New addition to the Lady Cobras
Saturday, March 8th., Brittany Marie Lewis from Fluvanna County High School in Palmyra, VA signed a letter of intent to play softball for the Cobras. She is a pitcher, catcher and utility player. In 2007 while playing for Fluvanna County High School, Brittany was named to the 1st team All Jefferson District Team, 2nd team All-District Jefferson County Pitcher, Central Virginia 1st team Utility and she was also named as her team's MVP. " We are pleased that Brittany will be joining us for the 2009 season, she hits the ball hard, can play anywhere and is a delightfull young lady. She will be an asset to the team," stated Coach Senter.
2007-08
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Date
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Opponent
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Location
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Time |
Result
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2/11
|
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Away
|
2 pm
|
|
|
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University of Cumberlands
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|
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L 1-7/W 3-0
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| 2/18 |
|
Away |
2 pm |
L 3-13/L4-16 |
| 2/22 |
West VA Tech |
Home |
1 pm |
postponed |
| 2/23 |
Lincoln Memorial University |
Away |
1 pm |
L 0-8/L 0-7 |
| 3/2 |
Pikeville College |
Away |
1 pm |
L 1-8/L 1-2 |
| 3/1 |
Brevard College |
Home |
1 pm |
rained out |
| 3/5 |
Emory & Henry College |
Away |
1 pm |
rained out |
| 3/8 |
Lees McRae College |
Home |
1 pm |
rained out |
|
|
Walter State CC (Scrimmage)
Lincoln Memorial University
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|
|
L 2-7/W 4-3L 1-2/L 7-12
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| 3/17 |
Pikeville College |
Home |
2 pm |
L 2-4/W 5-0 |
| 3/18 |
UVA @Wise* |
Away |
4 pm |
L 2-0/W 6-5 |
| 3/25 |
Tennessee Wesleyan College* |
Away |
2 pm |
L 6-0/L 5-0 |
| 3/28 |
Emory & Henry College |
Away |
2 pm |
L4-5/L8-9 |
| 4/21 |
Bluefield College* |
Home |
2 pm |
W 9-1/W 7-5 |
| 4/1 |
Mountain State University
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Away |
4 pm |
cancelled |
| 4/2 |
Milligan College* |
Home |
2 pm |
L 5-0/L 5-1 |
| 4/8 |
Covenant College* |
Away |
2 pm |
L 6-5/L1-0(8innings) |
| 4/10 |
King College* |
Away |
3 pm |
L 6-8/W 2-1 |
|
4/12
4/13
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Lees McRae College
Brevard College
|
|
|
|
| 4/15 |
Tusculum College |
Away |
2pm |
L 2-7/L 1-5 |
| 4/16 |
Montreat College* |
Home |
2 pm |
W 1-0/W 5-2 |
| 4/19 |
Union College* Senior Day |
Home |
2 pm |
L 0-8/L 5-7 |
| 4/22 |
Stateline Classic
King College
Milligan College
|
Away |
2 pm
4 pm
|
|
| 4/30-5/2 |
AAC Tournament |
TBA |
TBA |
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Seniors: Katie Poredos, Lindsay Smith, Kristen Norman, Sheena Malone
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Head CoachAssistant Coach
2008 Lady Cobras
| No. |
Player |
Yr |
Position |
B/T |
Hometown |
|
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
11
12
13
15
22
24
23
32
28
|
Heather Odle
Michelle Kidd
Megan Branson
Amanda Welch
Melissa Hudgins
Kayla Mitchell
Lindsey Smith
Sheena Malone
Autumn Arney
Mycah Arnold
Katie Poredos
Kristen Norman
Katie Bowles
Morghan Arnold
Haley Odle
Kristen Dyer
|
FR
JR
JR
JR
FR
SO
SR
SR
JR
JR
SR
SR
FR
SO
FR
FR
|
P/IF
IF
P
P
P
C
IF
C
IF/OF
IF
OF
IF
IF/OF
IF
C
P
|
R/R
R/R
R/R
R/R
R/R
R/R
L/R
R/R
R/R
R/R
R/R
R/R
R/R
L/L
R/R
R/R
|
Gate City, VA
Niceville, FL
Bristol, VA
Beltsville, MD
Mathews, VA
Abingdon, VA
Bluff City, TN
Bluff City, TN
Castlewood, VA
Church Hill, TN
Ontario, Canada
Marion, VA
Roanoke, VA
Church Hill, TN
Gate City, VA
Rogersville, TN
|
 Michelle Kidd
Junior
Infielder
Niceville, FL
Megan Branson
Junior
Pitcher
Bristol, VA
Amanda Welch
Junior
Pitcher/OF
Beltsville, MD
Melissa Hudgins
Freshman
Pitcher
Mathews, VA
Kayla Mitchell
Sophomore
Catcher
Abingdon, VA
Lindsay Smith
Senior
Infield
Piney Flats, TN
Sheena Malone
Senior
Catcher
Bluff City, TN
Autumn Arney
Junior
Infielder/OF
Castlewood, VA
Mycah Arnold
Junior
Infielder
Church Hill, TN
Katie Poredos
Senior
Outfielder
Ontario, Canada
Kristen Norman
Senior
Infielder
Marion, VA
Katie Bowles
Freshman
Infielder
Roanoke, VA
Haley Odle
Freshman
Catcher
Gate City, VA
Kristen Dyer
Freshman
Pitcher
Rogersville, TN
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