Dukes commits to Lane College

Shelbyville first baseman Blair Dukes puts the tag on a Lincoln County
 runner on a pick-off attempt.

SHELBYVILLE, Tennessee - Recent Shelbyville Central graduate Blair Dukes will continue his education as well as his baseball career after signing a letter of intent with Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee. Dukes a two-sport athlete at Central also excelled on the football field and has a reputation of a young man with a lot of character and morals.

"Blair is just a great young man and a very good hitter. He's a .300 hitter and that's impressive because not many teams wanted to pitch to him." Shelbyville coach Brad Frasier said.

'A good fit'

"I think Lane is a good fit for him and he'll have a chance to step right in and start playing. I think he will be very successful at Lane."

Close family friend James Claybourne has known Dukes his entire life and supports his decision to attend Lane College.

"I have known Blair since birth and he's a great young church member, leader, great student athlete in football and baseball and an exceptional young man in our community," Claybourne said.

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