Peace signing

South Columbus High School softball standout Courtney Long signs a national-letter-of-intent last Wednesday to play for Peace College. Long, an infielder, has been a four-year starter for the Lady Stallion softball team, gaining All-Waccamaw Conference and All-Columbus County honors. She has also competed in volleyball, basketball and track at SCHS. She is pictured with her parents (seated) Bobby Jean Long and Donald Long and (standing left to right) SCHS softball coach Brett Burroughs, Long’s Nakina youth league coach Garry Reaves and SCHS principal Dr. Maudie Davis. Raleigh-based Peace College competes in the USA South Atlantic (NCAA Division III) Conference.