MCMS softball: One more makes four

For Madison County Middle School, good things actually come in fours.

The Mustang softball team mercy-ruled Jefferson 9-1 in six innings Monday to clinch its fourth consecutive region softball championship.

“I’m very proud of each and every girl on the team because at some point in the season all 15 contributed,” first-year coach Phillip Archer said.

Archer said his team did a good job of running the bases, moving runners over, putting the ball in play and producing clutch hits in winning the title contest in convincing fashion. He added that the Mustang defense was “outstanding” throughout the tournament.

Madison County finished the year at 14-1 and 10-0 against region foes. The Mustangs’ lone loss came in the Northeast Georgia Middle School Classic, an event they ended up winning.

The team overcame several obstacles to turn out another memorable year, Archer said.

“We faced a lot of adversity throughout the season due to sickness and the weather the past few weeks,” he said. “We could have easily rolled over, but we fought through each situation and found ways to pull out W’s.”

Archer said he and assistant coach Todd Powell were “very blessed and fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of this team.”

“We appreciate everyone’s support, from faculty and administration to the parents that got them to and from practice,” Archer said.