Two former softball standouts at Smithville High School have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at East Central Community College in Decatur. Joining the Lady Diamond Warriors this fall are (seated from left) outfielder Mallory Cooley and catcher Kelsi Watson. Also pictured are (standing from left) Scott Hill, ECCC head softball coach; Allen and Holly Cooley; Smithville coach Jeremy Duke; Mona and Rodney Young; and Kristin Chaney, ECCC assistant softball coach. (Photo courtesy Brandon Speck, Sports Editor, Monroe Journal)