Sharon Parker

Sharon Parker (MPHS 1986) was a star softball player for the Tigers. Her play in left field and in the batter’s box was instrumental in the team winning three consecutive district titles. Her awards include the 1982 all district team; 1984 MVP and all district team; and the 1986 highest batting average (.786), MVP and all district team. She was also chosen by the Mississippi Softball Association for its first all star game. Sharon went on to play softball for MGCCC Perkinston Campus where she was named to the all-region team and the Mississippi All Star MVP. Following her college career, Sharon returned to help the Lady Tigers as a volunteer coach and eventually as an assistant coach.