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Ed Murphy Laurel Softball Coach

Chairman Rebecca's Kid's Care Classic

Ed Murphy was hired as the Laurel Softball Coach in 1999 and coached his first season in 2000. His first year he compiled a 10-7 record. In 2002, Coach Murphy led the Lady Spartans to a 12-6-1 record and he was named the 2002 Softball Coach of the Year by the Prince George's County Gazette.

In 2005, Coach Murphy led the Lady Spartans to a 14-6 record and thier first berth in the P.G. County 4A Softball semi-final's. Again the in 2006 the Lady Spartans advanced to the P.G. County 4A softball semi-finals with a dramatic 8-6 victory over traditional county power Elenor Rooservelt. The 2006 softball campaign ended another great season with the Lady Spartans finishing 12-7.

Season Records:

2000- 10-7

2001- 10-9

2002- 12-6-1 P.G. County Softball Coach of the Year

2003- 9-6

2004- 8-8

2005- 14-6 Regional Semi-Finals

2006- 12-7 Regional Semi-Finals

In 2006, Ed Murphy began a campaign to raise money for Washington D.C. Children's Hospital to honor the memory of his cousin Rebecca. The First year Golf Tournament raised $5,800 for Children's Hospital.