Softball Game Honors Life of Virginia College Student Anjelica 'AJ' Hadsell
Anjelica "AJ" Hadsell was last seen March 2.
— -- Family and friends of a Virginia college student whose remains were found this week more than a month after she vanished remembered her today by participating in one of her favorite pastimes.
A softball game honored Anjelica "AJ" Hadsell, whose remains were found Thursday after she disappeared in her hometown of Norfolk, Virginia on March 2 while home during spring break from Longwood University.
Hadsell, 18, was a softball player and junior umpire, ABC affiliate WVEC-TV reported, and her peers recognized her competitive nature and sportsmanship.
"She was so competitive, but once you got by that, you realize that she was such a great and loving person," Bryce Atkins, a friend, told WVEC-TV.
At the opening day for the local softball league on Saturday, one of the fields was dedicated in Hadsell's honor, WVEC-TV reported.
"She always smiled. She never yelled. She always had great sportsmanship and everything," said former teammate Cassie Wright.
Friends and family started organizing today's game several weeks ago to raise awareness about Hadsell's disappearance.
"We just want the whole community to get together just for the support of her family," former teammate Tiffany Carter told WVEC-TV.
The proceeds from the game will go towards Hadsell's funeral costs, reports WVEC-TV. A memorial fund was also set up in her name and leftover monies will be donated to charity.
Police said they have not made any arrests and her cause of death has not been determined. The investigation into her death is ongoing, police said.
