November 15, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
DeKalb County High School is sending another outstanding athlete to the college ranks.
Kora Kilgore, 17-year-old daughter of John and Ginda Kilgore, and star pitcher on the Tigerette fast pitch softball team signed Thursday with Anderson University to play for the Trojans after she graduates next May. The school is located in Anderson South Carolina.
Members of her family and coaches past and present joined Kora for the signing.
“Kora is a worker,” said former Tigerette head coach Danielle Horton, who is now the assistant to head coach Ethan Duke. “When she has a goal in mind she works until she gets it done. She is probably one of the most incredible leaders I have had the ability to coach. She works really hard and is the type of person when she wants to excel she is going to put forth the work,” said Coach Horton.
“Kora’s work ethic is top notch,” said Coach Duke. Her leadership is out of this world. She is a good player and even a better person. She leads by example. When I need a “W” I wouldn’t want anyone else on the mound but Kora,” he said.
Kora said after hearing about Anderson University, she got to know the school better and liked what she saw.
“I didn’t know it existed. When I was playing travel ball we played a team and the head coach there knew the head coach at Anderson and got me a visit there. I really liked the school. I liked the coach and the softball program,” said Kora.
In addition to playing softball for the Trojans, Kora plans to study accounting. At DCHS, Kora is a member of the BETA and FBLA Clubs.