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North DeSoto pitcher E.C. Delafield (right) has awarded her $1,000 stipend from Gatorade to the fight against diabetes in honor of Max Abernathy.(Photo: Jimmy Watson/The Times)Buy Photo

STONEWALL Max Abernathy sat curled up in a chair inside the North DeSoto field house Monday afternoon with his knees pulled up over his chin and his face partially hidden by his knees. No amount of encouragement could get the 7-year-old Stonewall youngster, who battles juvenile diabetes on a daily basis, to sit on the leg of Lady Griffins pitcher extraordinaire E.C. Delafield for a photo opportunity. The son of North DeSoto football coach and athletic director Scott Abernathy, Max has spent a lot of time around Delafield and the team that has won three consecutive LHSAA Class 4A state softball titles. Delafield babysat for Max during the past couple of years and the duo developed a bond.

EC Delafield and Max Abernathy talk about diabetes Jimmy Watson/The Times

Thats why the recent NDHS graduate and Northwestern State signee has decided where to assign the $1,000 stipend shell receive from The Gatorade Company for recently being selected the Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year. I have decided to give the money to Shreveport Diabetes Sports, Inc. because of my buddy Max right here, Delafield said patting the youngster on the back as he leaned forward in his chair. Max has been a big part of my life since I came here to North DeSoto. Hes one of my best buds. Abernathy has watched his idol hurl inning after inning of softball to become perhaps the most decorated softball player in northwest Louisiana in at least a decade. She was the Most Valuable Player in the state title game after pitching and hitting the Lady Griffins (31-3) to a 10-0 run-rule-shortened victory over West Ouachita. She was chosen the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Outstanding Player on the recently released Class 4A All-State team. Her community service includes annually working in the Gladiators for Maximus, a 5K run designed to benefit the fight against diabetes through the SDS, Inc. Lindsay and Scott Abernathy serve on the board of the organization. Im really excited, said Max about Delafield selecting SDS, Inc. for the funding. She is really good. Delafield said she thanks all of the people who assist with the run. Its fun to see the people come out and support this little guy, she said. The donation is another step in a fight against a disease that affects at least 12 percent of the population and that can be especially difficult to control on youngsters like Max. When I feel low, I feel like my energy is half full, Max said. When Im low, I eat and I drink. Anyone who would like to help can donate at shreveportdiabetessports.com. Twitter: @JimmyWatson6

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North DeSoto's Delafield opts to support diabetes fight - Shreveport Times

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