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10B ♦ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007 Demonettes , Graham commits to Virginia Tech By MATTHEW BROWN Journal Sports Writer Kristen Graham made a history-making decision as far as her high school’s softball program goes. The ace Warner Robins High School pitcher committed to sign with 2007 Atlantic Coast Conference champion Virginia Tech, and thus will become the first Demonette to earn a softball scholar ship at the NCAA Division I level. “I like the campus and the atmosphere,” said Graham n | ‘ ■■ ! I v ENI/Gary Harmon Lady Bear second baseman Danielle Burkett chases down a pop fly Monday at Warner Robins. WIN From page jB offense couldn’t capitalize on a first-inning rally that got leadoff hitter Lauren Graham on third base with one out. She couldn’t score on a grounder to Kaitlyn Carriker at third base, and after K. Graham was hit by a pitch, Houston catcher Ashlee Burkett threw out the courtesy runner on a double steal attempt. But the Demonettes put a 1-0 lead on the board in the second as Kim Burgess and Kylie Barrett led off with back-to-back hits. With the bases loaded and two outs, L. Graham was hit by a pitch to drive in the run the hard way. Warner Robins added what would be three cru cial insurance runs in the home sixth, but the rally didn’t come without some weird activities on the bases. Barrett ripped the game’s first extra-base hit and her second safety overall with a double to the left-field wall. Amy Hutchinson drew a walk, and that’s where things got a little nervy for the Demonette faithful. Both runners took off on a double steal, only Barrett found herself about to be in a rundown and worked her way back to second base. The problem was that Hutchinson had reached that base, and found the best thing for her was to retreat back to first. That drew a late throw to first that Hutchinson beat out and allowed Barrett to take third base anyway. Jim Collins Attorney At Law Specializing In • Criminal Defense • Divorce : 127 CARL VINSON PKWY. : WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088 478-322-2542 f-ra prior to Warner Robins’ region home game Monday against Houston County High. “I got along really well with the girls when I went up there (for a visit), and I like the coaches a lot. “I’m very excited.” In winning the ACC last year, Virginia Tech had a 15-5 record in conference play and 49-16 overall. The season for the Hokies ended in an NCAA Regional tour nament in Columbus, Ohio, where Cal. St. Fullerton beat Virginia Tech 1-0. The final Hutchinson’ would even tually steal second on a 2-2 pitch to Sierra Love, who then drew a walk to load the bags. Your Right To Know In this country, politicians understand that the more you know about government, the better off we all are. So, they created public notices to be printed in the newspaper. 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The pitcher noted that this historic school, founded in 1872, maintained ENI/Gary Harmon Thomas tags out Demonette runner Bre Wright at sec ond. Brenna Byrd, the No. 9 designated player, drove in a run with a grounder to first, and Lauren Graham singled for an RBI. Jensen Barrett also got credit for an RBI even though Houston turned her grounder into a double play completed at home plate. “The lower end of the line up did a good job hitting for us,” said Arnett. L. Graham had a key run ning catch in centerfield as Warner Robins tried to fin ish the game off in the sev enth. But Houston County, maybe remembering the big comeback win against the Demonettes at home one year ago that won the region championship, got a single from Sarah Ling and double from Fountain to get a run. K. Graham did end the game with two more whiffs. Her catcher, Maci Brown, gave the team two good catches on high pop-ups behind the plate. , |C 2f|| Dan 987-7330 W. 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