University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics

Heidi Martin Cox, the first softball All-American in school history, earned third team honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association in 2002. She was first team All-GSC in 2001-02 and All-South Region in 2001.

One of the most feared hitters in the GSC, Cox owns the two highest single season batting averages in school history- .457 in 2002 and .445 in 2001. Cox shares the single season record for stolen bases with 17 and the career on-base percentage record of .487.

"Heidi was about more than just statistics," said Early, who also serves as softball coach. "She was a clutch player who was at her best in big games and crucial situations. She was a joy to coach and just a special player."

Martin graduated in 2003 and is currently head softball coach at Benton (Ark.) High School.