Shelbyville honors Smith on Strike Out Cancer Day

Post Photo by Chris Siers The Eaglettes pose for a photo with former Eaglette and cancer survivor Alyvia Smith on Saturday during Strike Out Cancer Day.
Post Photo by Chris Siers The Eaglettes line up before Saturday afternoon’s ceremony honoring Smith.
Post Photo by Chris Siers Smith shares a smile with her family as she is honored during Strike Out Cancer Day.
Post Photo by Chris Siers Smith and her family react to the Eaglettes singing during the ceremony on Saturday afternoon.

On Saturday afternoon, prior to first pitch against the Nashville Lady Knights, Shelbyville Central honored former Eaglette Alyvia Smith on Strike Out Cancer Day.
Smith, who was diagnosed with cancer last year, completed her last round of treatment in March and is in remission. On Saturday, she threw out the ceremonial first pitch and the Shelbyville Central softball team chronicled her journey on her courageous fight against cancer.

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