Submitted by Regina Collins
The Latta Angels will be wearing yellow flowers in support of cancer patient Julia Fulmer and childhood cancer awareness. Left to right: #9 Reagan Bethea, #2 Jena Stutler, #44 Ava Rogers, #1 Gracyn Hyatt, #5 Dixie Collins, #21 Jayla Jackson, #6 Bree Grant, #12 Elizabeth Brown, #00 Alissa Anderson, #4 Baylee Miller, #10 Abigail Cooper, #11 JoJo Perritt, and #8 Savannah Sherman. (Photo by Eddie Collins.)
The 2015 Latta 10u Angels All-stars dominated their district tournament by scoring 100 runs and allowing zero runs against them.
Twelve girls from Latta, South Carolina represented their district in the 2015 Angels SC state tournament beginning July 10th in Seneca, SC, and won that tournament as well. They finished undefeated, allowed only six runs, and scored 42 runs. The team will be traveling to Louisiana for the World Series beginning on July 31.
As they play the game that they love they will wear a yellow flower in their hair in honor of Julia Fulmer, a friend who is battling cancer, and to bring awareness to pediatric cancers. This is their symbol that some things are bigger than softball.
“I am thankful that I am healthy and can go out and play on the field, but we need to remind people there are bigger problems than softball,” says catcher Dixie Collins.
The team hopes to raise awareness for symptoms and signs of childhood cancers and support for Team Julia.
“Julia Fulmer and her family inspire me with their strength, courage, and most importantly their faith in the face of adversity,” said Coach Jake Hyatt. “As we step onto the field and play, I want my girls and our softball family to understand that some things are bigger than softball, but to have fun and believe in yourself!”
Signs of Childhood Cancer
Continued, unexplained weight loss
Headaches, often with early morning vomiting
Increased swelling or persistent pain in bones, joints, back, or legs
Lump or mass, especially in the abdomen, neck, chest, pelvis, or armpits
Development of excessive bruising, bleeding, or rash
Constant infections
A whitish color behind the pupil
Nausea which persists or vomiting without nausea
Constant tiredness or noticeable paleness
Eye or vision changes which occur suddenly and persist
Recurrent or persistent fevers of unknown origin
(source: Ped-Onc Resource Center)
