name dropping

Kenny Roberts, a sophomore second baseman at Meridian Community College, is having as good a season as any college player at any level in the state. The Alabama signee, a Meridian High product, is hitting .438 with 16 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 45 RBIs and 10 steals for the Eagles. He also has a 22-game hit streak to his credit. The Eagles, traditionally a powerhouse in NJCAA Division I, are off to a rather slow start at 2-4 in the Miss-Lou Conference. MCC is 25-17 overall in its first year under coach Chris Curry, who has taken the reins at the school where Corky Palmer, Scott Berry and Mike Federico previously called the shots. Don't be surprised if this team surges toward the finish.