Mississippi State softball rallied around Wilcox throughout the 2018 season with its "No One Fights Alone" campaign as the program wore teal uniforms during midweek contests to spread awareness . Our hearts are broken for her family and all of those that loved her so dearly. The Bulldogs (14-3) put up seven runs in the first inning and kept . 2023 Atlanta Legacy Showcase and Invitational. The first tournament included 32 teams from throughout the state, including some of the states top programs -- G.W. FCA Jason Armstrong Memorial Baseball Classic, FCA LIT Summer Huddles EVERY Tuesday @6pm, 30th Anniversary Jason Armstrong Memorial Baseball Classic, Tournament passes for your immediate family to, Your name announced as a Game Sponsor of the game you choose to sponsor, FCA Alex Wilcox Memorial Softball Tournament, REGISTER FOR THE MINISTRY CELEBRATION TODAY! After playing in tournaments in Greenville, Wetumpka and Gulf Shores, Veach just likes the idea of playing a tournament in Montgomery. Your fight and pure love for the game and your teammates will always be inspiring to the softball community. Oops, there was an error sending your message. The Jags will be road tested during the campaign as only 13 of the 48 games on the docket are scheduled to be played at Jaguar Field, with the first not coming until the middle of the second month of the season. Looking for Alex Wilcox online? Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. R: G: B: #. INVITATIONAL . Wilcox was a member of the 2018 Mississippi State softball team who inspired the nation with her courageous fight against ovarian cancer. Long beating Gardendale in the championship game, while the second was canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the third was rained out in 2021. Wilcoxs constant positivity and determination throughout her battle drew support and praise from legends in the softball community like Olympians Michele Smith and Jessica Mendoza. One week from today, Extra Inning Softball will reach its four-year birthday, meaning it will be four years to the day since we published our first of what has been 4,333 articles. Forever living your legacy every, single day. A long, heroic, inspirational battle by a Mississippi State freshman has ended on Monday evening according to multiple reports. The first tournament featured G.W. She was one young athlete whose death impacted so many who knew her and had rallied behind her battle with ovarian cancer. Austin 2, Opp 0: Opp was no-hit by Austin pitching with Amaya Womack, Reese Cauley, Jaidyn Ivey and Addison Mosesley all reaching on walks for the only base runners. Event Details. Obviously, were excited to play in it, Alabama Christian Academy coach Lauren Veach said. Fill out this form to be on Extra Inning Softball notifications list and be the first to get important updates and news specifically for coaches. **FREE**, Privacy Policy | Fellowship of Christian Athletes. View all Sponsors. 1 Related. After two years off, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold the second FCA Alex Wilcox Memorial Softball Tournament at Lagoon Park this weekend in honor of the former Brantley High standout who passed away from ovarian cancer. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . "#NoOneFightsAlone | #HailState pic.twitter.com/nYe2aRWpFF, Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) September 17, 2018, To me, butterflies are symbols of fighters and angels in my life. It will forever carry her name and when young players down the road ask who the tournament is named after, Alexs story will be told. She's our guardian angel. In 2014, she was ranked #5 in her class as a fantastic prospect because of her power-hitting abilities and also her pitching prowess. She will be forever missed., Tonight with heavy hearts we are saddened by the loss of one of our very own in Alex Wilcox, MSU Director of Athletics John Cohen said. JAGUAR SOFTBALL'S KASSIDY WILCOX AND SOFTBALL COMMUNITY CONTINUING TO CHAMPION ALEX'S FIGHT 3/1/2022 3:00:00 PM Just over 140 miles northeast of Mobile sits the small town of Brantley, Ala, home of the state's most recent Class 1A fast pitch softball championship team. All Rights Reserved. 24. The Bulldogs are continuing their #NoOneFightsAlone campaign in 2020, wearing teal uniforms during midweek games.. These changes are subject to approval. By selecting a division below, you'll be reviewing events prior to the 2023. Tennessee softball, baseball sign two 4-year-olds fighting cancer as honorary team members, What we learned about Tennessee softball going into first SEC series at Missouri, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. But she wasnt just a nice young teenager when I got to interview her and follow her on the field: she was an amazingly talented softball player with great skills. Brian Ogden, Associate Director/Communications. Murray State scored first in the game in the third inning on a double from Gracie Osbron. June 28, 2018:Goodbye, Alex: Brantley, Mississippi State celebrate Wilcox's life. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. She's still here. She was 18 years old. Today and every day, we fight for Alex Wilcox, because #NoOneFightsAlone. Alex Wilcox unites, inspires SEC softball. We have estimated Alex Wilcox's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. Be sure to scroll down to read the stories Extra Inning Softball published on her during the time she inspired so many. Opp reached the semifinals of the Alex Memorial/FCA Tournament Gold Bracket on Saturday in Montgomery, beating Class 1A, No. Here, through twitter posts, is the telling of the events leading up to the game and halftime tribute courtesy of the HailStateSB twitter feed. 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The color representing ovarian cancer is teal and that color was prominently displayed as players and teams not just in the SEC but around the country wore ribbons, jerseys, gloves and other items to remember the former athlete. Fast Facts. Another big weekend of college softball filled with tournaments and high-profile non-conference matchups is here and our staff has you covered. BRANTLEY, Ala. - Alex Wilcox, who inspired the softball community with her courageous battle with ovarian cancer, passed away in her hometown of Brantley, Ala., on Monday evening. To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. Twenty-one teams, primarily from south and central Alabama, will participate in the tournament, which includes pool play on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning before advancing to bracket play on Saturday afternoon. FCA Alex Wilcox Memorial Softball Tournament March 24th - 25th, 2023 Location: Lagoon Park Montgomery, AL Days Hours Minutes Seconds Register Your Softball Team (3 game minimum + Banquet) Coach's First Name: Last Name: Coach's Email: Coach's Cell Phone: School Notes: Feuerwerk . She sparkled during the fall season, displaying her ability at the plate with home run power. Wilcox signed with the Bulldogs in 2016. Well get (Central) again so well play them three times this season and Catholic is a big rival, so its always fun to play them. 14U. Despite being only in her early twenties, Alex Wilcox was a rising star on the Mississippi State Softball team. 2023 Alex Wilcox Classic. 3 seed Monte Vista in the North Coast Section The grace and beauty that she put forward while suffering this horrific disease was truly remarkable and nothing short of heroic. 2022 SEC softball tournament bracket released Dan Harralson May 8, 2022 5:53 pm ET The Southeastern Conference Tournament will take place May 10-14 in Gainesville, Florida. She passed away in June, 2018 and FCA director John Gibbons planned a tournament at Lagoon Park the following spring as a complement to the annual FCA Jason Armstrong Memorial Baseball Tournament and as a way of both honoring Wilcoxs legacy as well as fighting ovarian cancer. Read the latest Alex Wilcox baseball news at D1Baseball.com, your source for up-to-date college baseball scores, schedules, standings, and more! William Jewell College held Wayne State to just two hits in recording a 10-0 win in eight innings over the Wildcats in non-conference baseball played Sunday afternoon Back against the wall, feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent. 1 day ago. Wilcox's stats have been entered for the 12-3 loss vs. Los Gatos on 5/11/2022 4:00 PM. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. CT on SEC Network+. Long proved in 2019, any team that reaches Gold Bracket play has a chance. Finally, kudos to MSU for starting in February the No One Fights Alone campaign to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. Forever 8#HailState | #NoOneFightsAlone pic.twitter.com/R43vuiH5Oq, Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) September 16, 2018, "When it felt like we couldn't move on or that maybe she's gone, but we get these tattoos. It was a painful loss for the sport and all those who knew the young teenager, not just for her successes on the softball fields, but who she was away from the athletic competitions. The Bulldogs are continuing their #NoOneFightsAlone campaign in 2020, wearing teal uniforms during midweek games. Our pool has Saraland, who is a very solid team, and then we get Charles Henderson, where Coach (Khadija Neely) does a great job with them as well, so itll be a very tough challenge for us, Pittman said. On Saturday, the SEC softball teams will wear teal or teal accents to recognize Wilcox's legacy. Mar 3-5. The campaign is a joint effort of LSU head coach Beth Torina and MSU head coach Samantha Ricketts and was approved at the SEC coaches meetings in the fall of 2019 before being put on hold when the 2020 season was canceled. A certified small group bible study/devotion for coaches and athletes. Ashland's Spring Classic (USA National Qualifier) Tournament Details This is a 10U-18U Travel Fastpitch Softball Tournament held in Ashland, Ohio at Brookside West and Brookside Main Parks Trophies and medals will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd Place Teams Tournament Format is 3 Pool Play Games seeded into Single Elimination Bracket. decision over Drake Sunday at Bogle . Our Cosy Cottage,3 famous TV chateaux close by. Both Fall tournaments will host special events including a College Exposure Camp & Homerun Derby of "Players vs. Pros". Alabama Christian vs. Reeltown, 3:30 p.m. Tuscaloosa County vs. James Clemens, 5 p.m. Brewbaker Tech vs. 6 LSU and No. Mar 3-5. 12 seed Texas A&M playing No. Cloudy. Our Ministry Partners will receive special recognition at this years Champions of Faith Ministry Celebration and reserved seating at the event. hydro one scheduled power outage. Faith Academy, 6:30 p.m. Charles Henderson vs. Alabama Christian, 6:30 p.m. Macon East Academy, St. James, LAMP, Prattville Christian, Montgomery Catholic, Brewbaker Tech, Trinity, Alabama Christian. from $235/night. . MSU plans to debut a new teal and gray top created for the weekend. By Tim Gayle Brewbaker Tech 7, Brantley 5: At the Alex Wilcox Memorial/FCA Tournament, the Bulldogs fell to Brewbaker Tech. The top two teams from each of the six pools will advance to Gold Bracket play on Saturday, with the remaining teams competing in the Silver Bracket. Oops, there was an error sending your message. To ensure that, an event was created which will begin in 2019 called the Alex Wilcox Classic. Alex won Alabama state high school titles in softball and basketball and had great success competing with the Birmingham Thunderbolts club program before moving on to play in the SEC for Mississippi State. Originally published September 17, 2018 on Extra Inning Softball. We do pretty well there. Wilcox was a member of the 2018 team who inspired the nation with her courageous fight against ovarian cancer. Christianity needs a change in momentumstudents who will stand together against the pressures and temptations in our world and be a generation that is committed to reading the Bible and applying it to their lives. USA SOFTBALL OF NH 2023 FIRECRACKER TOURNAMENT (FULL) Dan Boyce. Atlanta Legacy Showcase 7/13/2023 - 7/16/2023. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Mississippi. The top two teams from each of the six pools will advance to Gold Bracket play on Saturday, with the remaining teams competing in the Silver Bracket. The National Indian Athletic Association (N.I.A.A.) . 2200 North Street, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 . Mississippi State's Alex Wilcox has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Long proved in 2019, any team that reaches Gold Bracket play has a chance. 16U & 18U. @SEC teams will wear teal as they go #AllForAlex today.#NCAASoftball #NoOneFightsAlone x @LSUsoftball pic.twitter.com/VrVjfEJEeb, NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) March 20, 2021, It Just Means More. 1 ranked Brantley 6-5 and Saraland 5-2 before losing to Class Athletic Administration Building
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, Six-Run First Propels State To Home-Opening Victory, Bulldogs Welcome In-State Foe For Home Opener Tuesday, Marron Ties Freshman Strikeout Record In One-Hit Shutout Of Furman, Daniels Walk-Off Wins Marathon As State Takes Two Saturday. June 26, 2018:Brantley in mourning over Alex . She was 18. Our pool has Saraland, who is a very solid team, and then we get Charles Henderson, where Coach (Khadija Neely) does a great job with them as well, so itll be a very tough challenge for us, Pittman said. For the second straight year, all 13 SEC softball teams will unite for "All for Alex" weekendto honorthe legacy of Mississippi State's Alex Wilcox. Of all those, I cant remember many that have impacted me as much as the story of Alex Wilcox, a vibrant and effervescent pitcher/hitter in the Class of 2017. Brew Tech, 2 p.m. Catholic vs. Central-PC, 2 p.m. Luverne vs. Andalusia, 2 p.m. Valley vs. Beauregard, 2 p.m. Highland Home vs. Opp, 2 p.m. Charles Henderson vs. Jemison, 3:30 p.m. This will be a special night of ministry celebration to give God glory for what He has done through FCA over the past 40 YEARS! Nineteen teams make up the field for the two-day event on Friday and Saturday at Lagoon Park, with 12 teams advancing to single-elimination play on Saturday. She wasnt up to her full health and I, with hope and fingers crossed that she could beat the illness, kept her in the listat #60praying that she could beat the cancer and return to her dynamic level of abilities. Brian Ogden, Associate Director/Communications, StubHub: Buy/Sell Mississippi State Tickets, Hail State Rewards (Students & Recent Grads), A.J. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In addition to the showcase, there will be a clinic hosted by D1 coaches that is currently being planned more information on registering for the clinic will be available soon on the website. At the Alex Wilcox FCA Memorial Tournament in Montgomery, Madison Allen earned a three-run homer and a three-run triple during an 18-run first inning for Charles Henderson during an 19-3 win. Beloved softball player Alex Wilcox, who passed away in June from ovarian cancer, was honored at the football game in multiple ways including the retiring of her #8 which will never be worn again as an MSU softball jersey number. Thank you, Alex Thoughts and prayers to the Wilcox and @HailStateSB family # . Enjoy fellowship with Central AL FCA Coaches and Athletes as we celebrate out 30th year of the Jason Armstrong Baseball Classic! Success! Opportunity to get challenged and equipped to impact your team / campus this fall! Error! Motivate others, Opportunity to build relationship with key position group / team leaders. " Alex Wilcox will always be remembered by her smile," MSU softball head coach Vann Stuedeman said. The tournament also includes an FCA dinner on Friday night. from $129/night. At the age of 15, however, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer which would ultimately take her life three years later, at the tender age of 18. [2] On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Chteau-Gontier-sur . Mr. Davis was born on March 13, 1939 in North Hornell to Lewis F. and Margaret Angielee (Dodge) Davis. Mississippi State was playing to honor the legacy of Alex Wilcox, a member of the 2018 MSU team who inspired the nation with her courageous fight against ovarian cancer before she passed away in the summer of 2018. To attend, prayerfully select your sponsorship level, and fill out the form below! Long, Sumiton Christian, Gardendale, Saraland and Alexandria, just to mention five teams that wont be making a return to Montgomery in 2021. More. He died Wednesday. We will never forget her presence in the dugout, in the classroom and in the community. The purpose of the Alex Wilcox Classic, according to its organizers, is to honor and raise money in the memory of Alex Wilcox, a beloved player who played for the Birmingham Thunderbolts and Mississippi State University before succumbing to ovarian cancer in June at the age of 18. hillsborough county football tickets hillsborough county football tickets. The inaugural Alex Wilcox Memorial Softball Tournament kicked off at Lagoon Park in Montgomery on Friday. 1,000 at Tennessee. Everyone rooted for her and she battled and battled the insidious disease. https://volswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/08/2022-sec-softball-tournament-bracket-released/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Obviously, were excited to play in it, Alabama Christian Academy coach Lauren Veach said. Tennessee will open SEC Tournament play Thursday at noon EDT (SEC Network). PG Tournament Statement. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2023 Perfect Game Softball March Madness. Decisions on the field are final. We play Catholic and Central. But its exciting to honor Alex Wilcoxs memory.. Weve always tried to honor her memory whether we played at Mississippi State (when Steiner was coaching at Alabama State) or now being a part of this. So, how much is Alex Wilcox worth at the age of 52 years old? Game Details Date 2/25/2023 Start 1:00 pm Time 2:09 Attendance 233 Site Liberty, MO (Talley Stadium) Weather 45, sunny Umpires Home Plate: Ted Ferris First: Scott Shores Gamecock Softball (@GamecockSoftbll) October 7, 2018. The Lady Vols will play the winner between No. She was signed by then-Mississippi State coach Vann Steudeman and played for the Bulldogs as a true freshman in 2018, alternating between chemotherapy treatments and playing. Long defeated Gardendale 6-0 in the 2019 championship game. "To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.". 8 ranked Arkansas softball team (13-3) concluded the Razorback Invitational with its fourth five-inning run-rule victory of the year in an 8-0 (5 inn.) One-on-one with the schools YOU want! In fact, when I saw her playing for the Birmingham Thunderbolts organization, I ranked her as the top two-way (pitching/hitting) player in her class. A certified ministry event that uses the annual theme and scripture for athletes and coaches to develop athletic skills, create influential relationships and encounter Jesus Christ. The Alex Wilcox Classic 6/22/2023 - 6/24/2023 : 2020 Camp presented by OnDeck Softball MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON Sanford, FL presented by : Orlando North Seminole County Sports. Opportunity to lock arms with EVERY school, sport team. Tournament passes for your immediate family to all games played Free banquet tickets Your name posted on video board Your name announced as a Game Sponsor of the game you choose to sponsor Single $350 Provides one camp scholarship for an athlete in need Official sponsor of the game of your choice Double $700 Announcing the Extra Inning Softball Newsletter. 2023 Alex Wilcox Classic. Alex Wilcox was one I got to cover when she was both at the high school and club level and, very early on, I was impressed with her bright personality and constant smile. Opp 17, Highland Home 0: At the Alex Wilcox FCA Memorial Tournament, Caroline Courson pitched a three-inning, one-hit shutout with four strikeouts and had a double and a home run on offense with four RBI. Vols Wire - Sun, 08 May 2022 . She meant that much to our softball community. The next week, before I could call them, I learned that Alex had passed away. Weve always tried to honor her memory whether we played at Mississippi State (when Steiner was coaching at Alabama State) or now being a part of this. 2022 SEC softball tournament bracket released. Its a great opportunity for us to realize all the gifts that weve been given as players and coaches to play the game we love, Brew Tech coach Chris Steiner said. Check out our TLI article on the 4:28 Wall Sit Challenge inspired by Alex! Cauley allowed just two runs and two hits over four innings and struck out four. Wilcox died at 18 in June 2018. AC Free hit a grand slam homer and Sheonte Barginere a solo homer for Brantley (11-4). Orlando North Seminole County Sports. June 22 - 24, 2023 facebook Register POWERED By: Legacy Event Management SHOWCASE 2023 Atlanta Legacy Showcase and Atlanta Legacy Invitational Registration is Now Open! Were playing Brantley and she played at Brantley so thats big for us. We are excited to announce our fall event in conjunction with our funding drive for the 22-23 school year, Champions of Faith Ministry Celebration with Iron Bowl legends, Steadman Shealy and Chette Williams. 4 Game Guarantee, Single Elimination. Among the local teams returning for their second appearance in the tournament are Alabama Christian Academy, Brewbaker Tech, Catholic and LAMP. Tennessee softball. A night we will never forget, for a special angel we will always remember. MOBILE, Ala. - University of South Alabama softball head coach Becky Clark announced the 2022 schedule on Wednesday. . Her inspirational battle taught us that indeed no one fights alone. The 13 SEC schools will join together to wear teal or teal accents on Saturday as the entire league recognizes her impact on the softball community nationwide and in the fight against ovarian cancer. We are here for you if you need anything. . His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. With the support of the family, we are launching this annual tournament and are partnering with the Geaux Teal foundation, which has been supported and promoted by LSU head coach Beth Torina after her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and the Mississippi State University Alex Wilcox Endowed Scholarship.. She was a special player, when I did my first version of the Top 100 players in the 2017 Class, she was ranked #5 overall. The Mississippi State softball opened its Snowman (Alex Wilcox Memorial) tournament opener with a bang and didn't look back. We will get back to you as soon as possible. The tournament also includes an FCA dinner on Friday night. Garrett was the winning pitcher, giving up just three hits and one earned run over three innings. We can carry through with all of this. The tournament will begin Tuesday with No. Chteau-Gontier ( French pronunciation: [to tje] ( listen)) is a former commune in the Mayenne department in north-western France. Fill out the form below to verify that youre part of the Extra Elite! Coaches and Athletes, Grow GOD-Confidence + She recorded three hits in her 15 at bats, including her first collegiate hit against UMass Lowell in March. Mississippi State softball rallied around Wilcox throughout the 2018 season with its No One Fights Alone campaign as the program wore teal uniforms during midweek contests to spread awareness for ovarian cancer and Wilcoxs fight. 1 min read For the second straight year, all 13 SEC softball teams will unite for "All for Alex" weekend to honor the legacy of Mississippi State's Alex Wilcox.. Long to an 8-1 w, BIRMINGHAM Elba junior guard Kendra Juarez delivered a positive message after a gut-wrenching 68-61 loss to defending Class 1A champion Mari, Wicksburg won all four games to win the Houston Academy Kick Off Tournament at the Westgate Softball Complex, clinching the title with a 1-0 w. Twenty-one teams, primarily from south and central Alabama, will participate in the tournament, which includes pool play on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning before advancing to bracket play on Saturday afternoon. And may we someday soon find a cure for the awful disease that took her from us way too soon. I think its a good cause. PG Midwest Iowa - Softball. Vanns a part of it, the FCA is a part of it. 5y. Wilcox was the first woman at MSU to have her jersey retired onSept. 15, 2018. There are seven pools, with five three-team pools advancing the top two teams to Saturday, while a pair of two-team pools will advance two teams to complete the 12-team bracket. Only web safe colors. Dothan scored four runs in the fifth and one in the sixth to overcome a 3-0 deficit to beat Houston Academy 5-3 and earn their first win after, Tanner Johnston and AJ Dyson combined to limit Charles Henderson to five hits and a run, while striking out five to pace G.W. Wilcox died at 18inJune 2018. He was SEC Player of the Year in 1979. In partnership with the YouVersion Bible app, FCAs reading plans are perfect for a 1-on-1, Huddle, or 1-on-1 environments. G.W. Opportunity to lock arms with EVERY school, sport team, Last 10 tournaments listed on Softball Tournaments.com ( 85857 total) Search Tournaments by State: Southside Smoke 9u and 10u Exploding Bats July 1st - 2nd 2023: more info>>> Oak Lawn Pavillion in Oak Lawn, IL: Fastpitch Class: B/C : Southside Smoke Sprint Into Action 10u and 14u May 20th - 21st 2023 . Alex has won Alabama state titles in softball and basketball and also plays volleyball. Jan. 24, 2019:FCA softball tournament will bear Alex Wilcox's name. USA Softball of NH. 4 Game Guarantee, Single Elimination. FCA ALEX WILCOX MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT. G.W. Although #14 ranked Mississippi State won easily 56-10 over Louisiana Lafayette at home to run its record to 3-0, there was much more to the evening than just another Bulldogs win. Brian Odgen, the Associate Director of Communications for MSU wrote the following on HailState.com prior to the day to remember Alex where all 13 teams in the SEC participated: The SEC softball community will be united on March 20 when all 13 teams participate in the All for Alex campaign to honor the legacy of Mississippi States Alex Wilcox. And then, at the age of 15, she was stricken with ovarian cancer. Details. I spoke with Rocky Thompson, the head coach of the Bolts 18U team, early last summer at an event and inquired about Alex and her health. #NoOneFightsAlone | #HailState pic.twitter.com/KM5J7Wqfsm, Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) June 25, 2019, Below are thoughts and stories weve presented over the last year regarding Alex and her impact, Originally published December 27, 2018 on Extra Inning Softball. All 13 SEC softball teams were awarded the leagues Sportsmanship Award in 2018 for their united support of Wilcox throughout her final year of competition.. All rights reserved. Wilcox was a member of Mississippi State's 2018 team and inspired the nation's softball community in her fight against ovarian cancer. Heres a nice video feature honoring her when she first learned of the cancer and yet still helped her Brantley High team win a third state title: Heres the release issued tonight by Mississippi State Softball on HailState.com; photos of Alex at MSU courtesy of HailState.com also. Alex Wilcox is an American airline executive and businessman. MSU immortalized Wilcox on Sept. 15, 2018 when the university retired her No. Wilcox was a member of the 2018 Mississippi State softball team who inspired the nation with her courageous fight against ovarian cancer. At the So Cal As Invitational, the Birmingham Thunderbolts were wearing a teal colored jersey to remember and honor Alex just as the Bulldogs did this year. Perfect Game is dedicated to setting a standard for our tournaments Nationwide. Learn more about the teal attire that has been designated in her honor. ), Subscribe to FCA's Daily Impact Play E-Mail. 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