[3/28/03] WC Drops another Arrow Heartbreaker (the Article)
[2/21/03] Fast-pitch Team offers Double Trouble to opponents (the Article)
[9/13/02] Lady Vikes hold off VHS for division win (the Article)
[9/11/02] Warren Central notches huge win over No.3 Brandon (the Article)
[8/25/02] Lady Vikes keep tourney trophy at WC (the Article)
[8/21/02] Lady Cougars make most of WC mistakes in 6-4 win (the Article)
[8/14/02] Lady Vikes win season opener, 7-2 (the Article)
[8/13/02] Seasoned Lady Vikes ready for run at slow-pitch crown (the Article)
[6/28/02] Landers, Young will share the field one more time (the Article)

[2/21/03] Continuous rains delayed the grand opening of the Lady Vikes new concession stand with overhead press box. Situated behind home plate, the spacious climate controlled structure includes such amenities as lavatories, first class public address system, and even an ice machine.

[5/15/02] The class of 2003 started its school year with the grand opening of a new Lady Vikes field house. Adjacent to the softball field, the 3,000 square foot building will serve softball, track and soccer athletics. The facility includes showers, lockers, weight training area, laundry room and offices.

[5/8/02] Graduation ceremonies mark the end of Marilyn Landers' high school softball career. But don't feel too sorry for her, she will be back on the field next year on scholarship at Hinds Community College. If she plans to tote all her post-season awards to Hinds, packing could be a problem. In addition to being named the team slow-pitch MVP for the 3rd time and back-to-back County Player of the Year, she earned Warren Central's female athlete of the year honors. As a capper, she also received the first ever PopSport Award for slow-pitch given by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. View her Many achievements on the new Lady Vikes "Hall of Fame" page.

Fast-pitch

2003 School Year

[18/10/02] High anticipation of a potential run at a State Championship ended abruptly with the Lady Vikes exiting the playoffs during the first round at Biloxi. Despite a somewhat disappointing 17-10 season, there were plenty of highs having won the Lady Vikes Invitational, Clinton Invitational and a second place finish at the Brookhaven Invitational.

2002 School Year

[5/26/02] All County - For the second consecutive year the Vicksburg Post has named Katie Barnett as its fast-pitch County Player of the Year. It is also the second time in as many years that the Lady Vikes swept the top award for both fast- and slow-pitch. The other All-County recipients were Marilyn Landers, Keisha Blue, Lauren Anderson and Cookie Johnson.

[5/4/02] Coach of the Year - In only the third season of the school's fast-pitch program, the Lady Vikes won their first Division 4-5A championship and a trip to the playoffs. By season's end the team compiled a 23-2 record and a #1 state ranking. Following a 2-game sweep of Northwest Rankin the Lady Vikes dropped their opening 2nd round game against Starkville. They gave everything they had in the following two games but fell short by one run in their second extra inning game of the day to be eliminated. Their strong showing during the regular season and the playoffs garnered them a #9 ranking in the Clarion Ledger's final standings. The extraordinary season earned Lucy Young the Vicksburg Post fast-pitch Co-Coach of the Year award. She shares the honor with Gene Rogillio of St. Aloysius.

[3/8/02] All State - Coach Young announced that Marilyn Landers and Katie Barnett were selected 2nd Team All-state by the Mississippi High School Coaches Association.

[5/29/01] All County - Katie Barnett completed a sweep of the Vicksburg Post's top softball awards with her selection as the 2001 fast-pitch County Player of the year. The other All-County recipients were Marilyn Landers, Hayley Martin, Lauren Anderson and Cookie Johnson.

Slow-pitch

2003 School Year

2002 School Year

[1/6/02] All County - Marilyn Landers is selected the 2001 slow-pitch County Player of the year. For Marilyn, this is the second consecutive year she has received the honor. The other All-County selections were Ashley Chaney, Katie Barnett, Anna Mitchell and Lyn Strawn.

All Star Game - Lucy young has been named head coach of the North squad All-star slow-pitch game to be played in July. She will have at least one familiar face on the roster in Marilyn Landers who will play her final high school game. Good Luck!

State All Tournament - Lyn Strawn is named 1st team and Marilyn Landers 2nd team State All-Tournament.

Division Champions - Despite being moved to Division 6-5a, the Lady Vikes won their second consecutive Division title in a sweep.

Lucy Young won her 300th career game as the head coach of the Lady Vikes. The milestone win came in the championship game of the Lady Vikes Invitational.

Coach/Player of the Year - It was no surprise when Lucy Young and Marilyn Landers were named by the Vicksburg Post as its 2000 Coach and Player of the year. And why should it? Coach Young was instrumental in guiding her Lady Vikes to its most successful season ever with a North State Championship while Marilyn's clutch play led the team on the field. The other All-County honorees were Hayley Martin, Ashley Chaney, Heather Barnes and LaShandra Williams.

State All Tournament - The North State championship garnered Hayley Martin and Marilyn Landers State All-Tournament honors.