East Central Community College standout softball player Kasie Buckley (left) of Little Rock is shown receiving a framed certificate from head coach Scott Hill in recognition of her selection as an NJCAA Division II All-American following the Lady Diamond Warriors’ championship 2010 season. The presentation was made during halftime ceremonies of East Central’s 24-14 football victory over Jones County Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010. Buckley and her teammates were also presented Region 23 championship rings during the ceremony.  The Lady Diamond Warriors captured the program’s first Region 23 title and finished fourth in the NJCAA Division II Softball Tournament en route to a record 47 wins, 11 losses and one tie. The EC squad was also MACJC State Tournament runner-up. Buckley, a freshman short stop/pitcher, was chosen on the 12-member All-American squad as a utility player. She also received most valuable offensive player honors during the May 20-22 national tournament held in Normal, Illinois, during which EC won three of five matchups in the double-elimination event. The Newton County High School product posted a .636 batting average and belted three home runs, a double and three singles and collected seven RBIs during the five contests. Buckley also received All-Region 23 and MACJC First Team All-State recognition and was chosen MACJC South Division MVP. In addition, she was chosen the Lady Diamond Warriors’ most valuable player. Prior to the NJCAA Tournament, Buckley owned a .469 batting average with 10 home runs, three triples and 19 doubles. She was credited with 47 RBIs. She finished the season with a .475 average and had 13 home runs, three triples, 21 doubles and 55 RBIs. She also posted a 16-3 record on the mound with a 2.30 ERA.