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where he will continue his baseball career with the Bobcats. The 3AA All-Region Team member hit .283 his senior year with a .382 on-base percentage while stealing 10 bases to lead the team. Ricks was also very good at putting the bat on the ball, as he struck out only six times in 103 at-bats.

Ricks stated, “I am really excited for this opportunity. I had a lot of people tell me that I wasn't going to make it to the next level, but hard work has paid off, just pushing myself. I want to thank God, my family, friends, and coaches, because without them helping me back up after the hard moments I would not be here.”

Coach Ben Beck added, “Always excited to see a kid move on, but especially someone like Carson. He really has put in the work and we have depended on him. He is one of the hardest working kids I know, putting in the hard work in the off season, and he truly has a competitive spirit.”

Andre Velazquez

Vidalia Golfer Andre Velazquez will take his talents to Brewton-Parker to play golf for the Barons. The four-year member of the Indian team qualified for the State Tournament all four years and won the Area Championship during two of those years while posting a scoring average of 78 over his career.

Deserae Lumley

Deserae Lumley is the third member of the Vidalia senior class to commit to Brewton-Parker. The Senior Defender for the Lady Indians was a fouryear starter and was named to the Region 3AA First Team, as well as being a two-time All-Coastal All-Star.

VHS Coach William Harn said, “She is the type of kid that represents Vidalia High School well. She is going to do good things at Brewton-Parker. She really helped on defense this year. That isn't her natural position, but she stepped in where we needed her, and she kept us in a bunch of matches this year. She is a good leader and we are excited for her.

Conner Higgs Mars Hill University in North Carolina will get the talents of Conner Higgs, who will play soccer for the Mountain Lions. Higgs, who served as captain his senior year, contributed to twelve shutouts, scored eleven goals, and added eight assists in his four-year career.

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cited that I get to move on and further my education and to continue to play soccer. It is a small school and I liked that real community feel. I have to thank my parents first and then of course both my high school and club coaches, for all they have put into me.”

Coach Corbin Howard added, “We are really excited for Conner. He puts in all kinds of work on and off the field. He was one of our captains, and he truly earned that position for us. He really studies the game, and that is what it takes to be an athlete at the next level. This is a great school that he is going to, and he has excelled in the classroom and has put himself in a great position.”

Deserae Lumley is moving on to play soccer for the Lady Barons of Brewton-Parker as she signs next to family and coaches.Photo by VHS

Conner Higgs is moving on to play soccer for Mars Hill University in North Carolina as he signs next to family and coaches.Photo by VHS