The University of Tennessee at Martin softball team has signed local product Emily Belote, of Martin's Westview High School to join the Skyhawk squad in the fall.  Belote, who helped guide her Charger team to a Tennessee State Tournament appearance this season, will be a welcomed addition to the squad with her speed and championship experience.

    Belote was a three-sport athlete at Westview, playing both soccer and basketball in addition to softball.  On the soccer field, Belote was named forward of the year for three consecutive seasons while also garnering all-district and all-region accolades those same years.  In 2005, she was named to the All-West Tennessee and led her team in goals scored.

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    Former University of Tennessee at Martin baseball pitcher Calen Sutton signed a free agent contact Monday to pitch for the Lincoln (Nebraska) Saltdogs of Professional Baseball's Independent League.

    Sutton, a 6-3 right-hander, completed his college career at UT Martin last month, where he thrived after joining the starting rotation midway through h is senior season.

    He posted a 4-3 record and a 4.92 ERA in 20 games, including seven starts, and recorded three complete games.

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