St. Pauls softball’s Purcell signs with Gulf Coast State College

St. Pauls’ Angel Purcell signs to play college softball at Gulf Coast State College during a ceremony Friday in St. Pauls. Jacob Husson | The Robesonian

ST. PAULS — St. Pauls’ own Angel Purcell has signed with Gulf Coast State College, where she intends to continue her softball career. She made the announcement on Friday in a ceremony where her family, coaches and teammates reminisced on some of their fondest memories of her, on and off the field.

“It’s her fire and will to win that makes her special,” St. Pauls head coach Phillip Tyler said.

Purcell’s determination has brought her this far and she is among the latest crop of quality athletes to come from Robeson County…

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