Conner, Pursley play in East-West All-Star games

Marshall County softball players, Cayson Conner (left) and Charley Pursley, at this week’s East-West All-Star games in Bowling Green. Photo: Marshall County Softball

Marshall County softball players, Cayson Conner and Charley Pursley, played in the East-West All-Star games June 22-23 at South Warren High School in Bowling Green. Conner represented the West Seniors and Pursley the West Juniors. Players were selected by the Kentucky Softball Coaches Association (KSCA).

Conner received the West Spirit Award at the East-West All-Star event. Both girls were named to the Class 3A All-State Honorable Mention Team.

Pursley finished the season ranked 10th in the state in stolen bases with 50 and 11th in hits with 65.

The Lady Marshals finished the 2021 season with a record of 25-13. They finished in the state’s top five in hits ranking third with 429 and fifth in stolen bases with 181. Their batting average of .396 was 14th best in the state. They scored 306 runs to rank 21st and their 260 RBIs ranks 23rd.