Sanspree crowned Miss Bambino

Published 10:08 pm Thursday, June 10, 2010

Twelve-year-old Jessica Sanspree was crowned Miss Bambino 2010 Thursday afternoon. Here, Sanspree is pictured with her escort Christian Thorpe.|Photo by Chandler Myers

A new Miss Bambino was crowned Thursday afternoon carrying on one of Atmore’s most storied traditions involving the Atmore Cal Ripken Baseball League.

Twelve-year-old Jessica Sanspree was announced the winner at the pageant, and was crowned by 2009 Miss Bambino Kendall Cobb.

After being crowned, Sanspree said she was surprised to win because there were several worthy choices.

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“I’m excited to win,” Sanspree said. “I was surprised when they said my name because I didn’t think I would win. All of the girls were really good and anyone of them could have won.”

For more on this, see Saturday’s Advance.

The Miss Bambino contestants pose for a photo Thursday afternoon.|Photo by Chandler Myers