East Union, Tupelo athletes named Players of the Week

Lucy Cochran and Andrew Brown recognized for standout performances

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:57am

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East Union softball pitcher Lucy Cochran and Tupelo baseball player Andrew Brown have been named the Daily Journal's Athletes of the Week. Cochran allowed just one run on two hits with 16 strikeouts over nine innings, while Brown had a strong week at the plate for his team.

Why it matters

Recognizing high school athletes for their achievements is important to celebrate their hard work and inspire others in the community. The Daily Journal's weekly awards highlight the top performers across different sports in the region.

The details

Lucy Cochran, a pitcher for the East Union softball team, had an impressive outing last week, allowing just one run on two hits while striking out 16 batters over nine innings of work. Andrew Brown, a player for the Tupelo baseball team, also stood out with his performance at the plate during the same time period.

  • The awards were announced on March 18, 2026.

The players

Lucy Cochran

A pitcher for the East Union softball team.

Andrew Brown

A player for the Tupelo baseball team.

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The takeaway

The Daily Journal's Athlete of the Week awards recognize the top high school sports performers in the region, celebrating their achievements and inspiring others to excel in their respective sports.