Who is the Vance Law Firm Athlete of the Week from the Advertiser for May 18-22?
Emily Needham from Saint James has been named the Vance Law Firm Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance during the Class 3A AHSAA softball state tournament. She pitched 26 innings, achieved a 4-0 record, struck out 35 batters, and contributed six hits with three RBIs. Needham won the poll with 83% of the votes, surpassing her teammate Emily Darby.
- ▪Emily Needham won the Montgomery Advertiser's Athlete of the Week poll for May 18-22.
- ▪She pitched 26 innings, went 4-0, struck out 35 batters, and had six hits for three RBIs during the state tournament.
- ▪Needham received 83% of the total votes, defeating her teammate Emily Darby.
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