Last week, the Central Columbus Angels made history by winning the X-Play World Series Championship in Ruston, La.
They defeated South Carolina 5-3 to take the title. The Angels finished the season 14-1, behind stout pitching and stiff defense. The Central Columbus Angels had a parade through Whiteville in their honor Saturday, after which I got to sit down with the team and ask them a few questions.
TT: Good morning! Congratulations on your championship.
CC Angels: Thank you!
TT: What is your favorite pre-game meal?
Isabella Nealy: Chicken nuggets and peanuts.
TT: What is your favorite sports movie?
Paiseleigh Floyd: The Sandlot.
TT: What made practices fun?
Briley Morrison: Coach Locklear.
TT: Who is your favorite sports hero?
Parker Dippel: Karlyn Pickens, softball pitcher for Tennessee.
TT: What three things do you like being on a team?
Chloe Hagood: Friendship, hard work, and sportsmanship.
TT: What emotions do you feel when your “in the zone” playing?
Karli Sullivan: I can’t describe it. Great.
TT: What do you do to calm your butterflies during a ball game?
Mia Benton: Chew lots of Hubba Bubba.
TT: What was your favorite jam you listened to on you championship run?
Coach Locklear: Pink Pony Club.
TT: What was going through your mind with the bases loaded and you came to the plate?
Layken Lancaster: I wanted to help the team, but I thought about my cousin that passed two years ago. I thought, no matter what happens, this is for you, I did it for her.
TT: What was your team mantra (saying) during the championship run?
Aubrey Floyd: It’s impossible until it’s done!
