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Mackall chooses Huntingdon

Wetumpka’s Rachel Mackall has decided to join the Huntingdon Lady Hawks softball team next year. Pictured, from left, seated father, Dwain Mackall; Rachel Mackall; mother, Lisa Mackall; standing, WHS coach Randy Stough; sister, Lena Purvis; boyfriend, Chris Ingram. -- Herald Photo/Peggy Blackburn

Lady Indian Rachel Mackall will continue her softball career at the collegiate level. Mackall announced her decision Friday to play for Huntingdon College.

“I’m really excited about going to Huntingdon,” said the WHS outfielder. “It was one of the first schools I visited. Then I found out that they offer the major that I want.

“Coach (Angela) Cook asked me if I wanted to come and play for her, and I said I did,” she continued. “I’m looking forward to going to school, and then finding a job in biochemistry when I get my degree.”

Rachel’s parents, Dwain and Lisa Mackall, are also excited about the opportunity she will have.

“This is a big day for my baby. She worked hard for this,” Dwain said. “Huntingdon is a good school with good academics.

“We’re glad that she’ll be close enough that we can continue to watch her play,” he added.

“We’re looking forward to her future,” said Lisa. “Rachel has worked very hard to get where she’s at, academically as well as athletically. We’re proud of her and her accomplishments.”

Lady Indians head Coach Randy Stough said Rachel has been a mainstay in the Wetumpka outfield for the past three or four years.

“She’s been in the program for a long time,” he said. “But I can remember her coming to one of my softball clinics for young players, and I spotted her then.”

Stough said Mackall is a hard worker.

“She’s a great kid. She asks questions, stays late and doesn’t mind putting in hard work and extra time,” he said. “On the field, she can come through for us with a clutch hit. At times she will really turn it on.”

Stough pointed out that Mackall takes her role of providing senior leadership seriously.

“She has that mentally of trying to take care of others,” said Stough.

“I know she’ll be of benefit to Huntingdon’s program,” he said. “I know she’ll be successful.”

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