Portageville Senior athletes honored

Scott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Jacob Leonard. Jacob has played baseball at Portageville for three seasons. Jacob exemplifies everything about our program. He has been a grinder and has worked every day to get better and earn an opportunity to play. As a senior, Jacob's hard work paid off as he earned a starting spot in our outfield. What Jacob lacks in raw ability he makes up with heart, determination, and love for his program, teammates and coaching staff. He has played a solid, fundamental outfield this year and has had an excellent offensive season hitting in the bottom of the order. He has proved incredibly productive and is always willing to do little things to help his team be successful. If there is any upperclassmen that I would want my younger guys to emulate it would be Jacob. His selfless attitude and love to play the game hard in all aspects will be greatly missed. Good luck Jacob in your future endeavors! -Scott Seal photoScott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Shelby Rone Shelby is the 17 year old daughter of Trey and Valerie Rone of Portageville. She is the granddaughter of Richard and Shirley Ivie of Portageville and Don and Myra Rone of Portageville. She has 3 siblings, Mikayla, Reece and Phoebe. Shelby is the Vice President of FBLA and a member for 3 years, President of Beta Club and a member for 4 years, Treasurer of NHS and member for 2 years, President of Art Club and member for 4 years, a member of FFA for 1 year, member of Student Council for 4 years and in FCCLA for 3 years. She is also the Class Vice President. She has been a member of the Volleyball team for 2 years, a member of the cheerleading squad for 3 years and co-captain, and has been a member of the Softball Team for 4 years and is the year's Captain. Shelby's future plans are to attend Ole Miss, get a degree in Pharmacy, then travel the world with lny little doggy. Her favorite memory is going to state with all her friends and when Savannah tripped over air in practice trying to catch a fly ball. Scott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Arianna West Arianna is the 18 year old daughter of Australian Lee and Quinton Sykes. She is the granddaughter of Sarah Yancy and she has 3 siblings, Cameren West, Shaylin West, and Jamon Hooper. Arianna is a member of the Dawg Pound, FCCLA, and BETA. She has been a member of the Basketball Team for 2 years and Softball Team for 2 years. She plans to go to college and become an Occupational Therapist and later get married and start a family. Arianna's best memory was her junior year when they were playing Kennett. DeAvion and Alexis ran into each other trying to catch the ball. Scott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Bailey Cook. Bailey is a four year member of our program and a three year starter. Bailey has had a very solid career here at Portageville while playing second, first, and pitching. Bailey is not the flashiest player but is one of the more steady players in our program. Bailey has always been dependable in whatever role that has been asked of him. Bailey holds a career .274 batting average with 41 RBI's. What the statistics do not show are the big at bats that Bailey has taken and succeed in pressure situations. None bigger was a huge two out 2-run double Bailey hit in the 2017 district championship to extend the inning that eventually helped propel his team to a district championship. -Scott Seal photoScott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Alex Riddle. Oh what a difference a year makes! To all of the younger players out there who want to know what good ole' fashion hard work and sweat will do to improve a player please take a look at exhibit A: Mr. Riddle. Alex battled injuries early in his career and finally cracked his way in the lineup as a defensive minded first baseman last year. In his time manning the corner he has been an excellent defender and an error saving machine at first base. We have taken for granted so many times Alex' s ability to save an error with his long reach or soft hands digging a ball out of the dirt to pick up his teammates. That has always been steady. BUT, after the 2017 season, Alex made his mind up that he wanted to become a more-complete player. This winter Alex spent countless hours hitting and working out to improve his body and craft. The end result is that in one year Alex has cut down his strikeouts, bumped his average over 100 points and hit with serious pop this year including 3 home runs. We are going to miss the leadership and energy this young man brings every day. We wish him the best of luck next year as he embarks on a new chapter in his life! -Scott Seal photoScott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Hunter Gates. Hunter is a four year varsity starter at Portageville and the last couple years has been a main-stay behind the plate. Hunter has a career batting mark of .361 and has never had a season in which he finished under .300. Hunter has excited fans with his ability to run. One of my favorite things to see is when Hunter puts a ball in the gap and gets to fly around the bases. As far as consistency goes, Hunter has been one of our more consistent players. He has matured significantly this year and grown into a good leader. One of my favorite memories I'll have of Hunter of is after winning the district championship last year Hunter was celebrating in pure joy for he and his teammates. It is honestly what coaching is all about. We wish Hunter the best of luck as he moves south to Arkansas and enters a new chapter of his life! -Scott Seal photoScott Seal and PHS Yearbook

DeAvion Caldwell aka "Lit' Protein" DeAvion is the 18 year old daughter of Diamond Durden of Portageville and Corwin King. She is the granddaughter of Roy and Annie Wigfall of Portageville. She has 1 sibling, the late J'vierre Caldwell of Portageville. Deavion is a member of Beta, NHS, and has also been a member of the Basketball team for 2 years, Volleyball team for 3 years and the Softball team for 4 years. DeAvion's future plans are to graduate high school, go to college, become a dental hygienist, get married and start a family. Her favorite softball memory is having game day turn ups on the bus. Scott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Hanna Cook Hanna is the 18 year old daughter of Billy and Rana Cook of Portageville. She is the granddaughter of Ray and Julie Hankins of Portageville, and Claudie and Brenda Cook of Portageville. She has 2 siblings, Hunter and Hadley Cook, both of Portageville. Hanna is the Vice President of Beta Club, the President of FCCLA, Vice President of FBLA, Secretary of NHS, Secretary of Student Council and a member of FTA and Art Club. She has also been a member of the softball team for 4 years. Hanna's future plans are to attend Arkansas State University and become a doctor of Occupational Therapy. Her favorite softball memory is getting to play for her dad and going to state. Scott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Deondra Johnson Deondra is the 19 year old daughter of Deatra ~ay and Robert Johnson. She is the granddaughter of Bettye Ray and Eddie Hayes. She has 5 siblings, Denzell Simmons, Dersha Simmons, Deonte Ray, QeoJa Marsh and Devon Johnson. Deondra is a member of FCCLA and FBLA. She has also been a member of the Basketball team for 4 years and Softball Team for 2 years. Deondra's future plans are to play college basketball, move away and get married then start a family. Deondra's favorite softball memory was when DeA vion missed the bus and left her at the school. Scott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Savannah Lovins Savannah is the 17 year old daughter of Tim and Brandy Lovins of Portageville. She is the granddaughter ofMartin and Sherry Lenand of Portageville and Danny Lovins. She has 2 siblings, Zach and Colton Lovins. Savannah is a member of FCA, FCCLA, NHS, Beta and FBLA. She has also been a member of the Basketball team for 2 years and Softball Team for 4 years. Savannah's future plans are to attend Union University and be rich. Savannah's favorite softball memory was when they went to state her Freshman year. Scott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Kelsi Miller Kelsi is the 18 year old daughter of Kevin and Mary Miller of Portageville. She is the granddaughter of Shirley and Kathy Miller and Margie Simmons of Portageville. She has 1 sibling, Avery Miller. Kelsi is a member of Beta, NHS, Student Council, FBLA, FCCLA, FT A, FF A and Art Club. She has also been a member of the Volleyball team for 2 years and Softball Team for 4 years. Kelsi's future plans are to graduate high school, attend Northwest Mississippi to play softball and major in radiologic science. The get married and live happily ever after. Kelsi's favorite good memory is making it to the final four, and her bad favorite memory is morning practice with long tees and Mr. Billy making them do chop, drop, and roll in the wet grass. Scott Seal and PHS Yearbook

Last Tuesday, May 1, the Portageville School District honored the seven Senior softball players of the Portageville Lady Dawgs. They were recognized for their time, hard work, and dedication that they have put in over the years. On Monday afternoon, the Portageville School District honored four Bulldog Baseball Seniors. The Senior ceremony was held prior to the last home game against the Dexter Bearcats.

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