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Haylee Goins signs with TWC to play softball http://www.twcbulldogs.com/article/1328.php Haylee Goins signs with Tennessee Wesleyan College to play softball. Goins is from Harriman High School in Harriman, TN. Her primary position is in the outfield. Goins has been part of the All-District team and was named female athlete of the year. She plans on majoring in Nursing. Haylee is the proud daughter of April and Micheal Goins.

Summertown's Grooms Signs With Martin Methodist http://www.wdxe.com/wdxe.php?rfc=narticle.php&id=19095 Former Summertown Lady Eagle Courtney Grooms signed a scholarship to continue her athletic career as a Lady Redhawk Softballer at Martin Methodist College in Pulaski. Grooms, the daughter of Stephen & Dinah Grooms, has excelled as a 3-sport athlete (Volleyball, Basketball & Softball) for the Lady Eagles for the past 4 seasons. She was a starter on the Lady Eagles basketball team for the past 3 seasons, including this years' Final Four squad. A pitcher and Shortstop this season on the Softball diamond, Grooms is a utility player than can literally play any position on the field and perform very well.

Softball: Martin Methodist Signs Mariah Anderson for 2013 http://www.goredhawks.com/article/1898.php PULASKI, Tenn. - MMC softball has announced the signing of Mariah Anderson for 2013. Mariah is currently a senior at Cheatham County Central High in Ashland City , Tennessee, where she has been a four-year varsity player, voted Most Athletic at her school, she earned "Outstanding New Player" as a freshman, and received All-District as a junior.

Jeff Dabney Softball Camps Available in July http://www.tsutigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205436715&DB_OEM_ID=19600 Tennessee State University softball coach Jeff Dabney will host his annual camps next month. The second year coach will offer four different types of camps: Hitting I (July 3), Slapping/Speed (July 11), Advanced (July 17) and Hitting II (July 18). Three of the camps (Hitting I, Slapping/Speed and Hitting II) are for girls 10 and up. Each camp is $75 dollars and $85 at the door. The camps last from 9am until 2pm every day. The hitting camps focus on making the campers become an all-around hitter by focusing on various fundamentals. The slapping/speed camp works with attendees on footwork and the various techniques of slap hitting and bunting. The advance camp on July 17 is for rising high school freshmen through upcoming seniors. The price is $125 in advance and $150 the day of the camp. The camp will focus on all aspects of the game, while giving campers an opportunity to be exposed to live game situations. For more information on the camps, click here. Questions about the camp may be directed to Coach Dabney at 615-963-1543.

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Richland’s Patterson commits to So. Illinois http://www.columbiadailyherald.com/sections/sports/local/richland%E2%80%99s-patterson-commits-so-illinois.html Merri Anne Patterson will begin her first season as a Richland High School softball player next week, but a year from now she will be playing for Southern Illinois University. “It’s hard for me to believe that I am going to play softball in college,†said Patterson. “It is something I have always wanted and it happened so quick. A transfer from Columbia Academy, Patterson had at least 10 schools to consider but trimmed it down to the Carbondale (Ill.) school and the University of Kentucky.

Congrats to all of these girls that will be playing softball in 2013 at the NEXT LEVEL! 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OF THE CUMBERLANDS KENZIE MULLINS----------OF------MORRISTOWN EAST----HIWASSEE KELSEY NUNLEY-----------P-------SODDY DAISY--------KENTUCKY BETHANY OGLESBY-----------------CARTER-------------WESTERN KENTUCKY ANNA RENFROE------------2B------TRINITY CHRISTIAN--TENNESSEE BRIANNA ROBERTS---------3B/SS---MARSHALL CO--------TENNESSEE STATE JACQUELYN ROLAND--------SS/OF---BLACKMAN-----------VOLUNTEER STATE TANNER SANDERS----------P-------LINCOLN CO---------LIPSCOMB AUDREY SENSING----------1B------CREEK WOOD---------TENNESSEE STATE HANNAH SIRCY------------SS------TULLAHOMA----------MOTLOW STATE SAMANTHA SMITH----------P-------GIBBS--------------LINCOLN MEMORIAL NIYA SPARKS-------------3B------LEXINGTON----------AUSTIN PEAY LIZZIE STEVENS----------SS------DAVIDSON ACADEMY---LEE UNIVERSITY MADISON TAYLOR----------CF------MT JULIET----------TENNESSEE TECH TORI TAYLOR-------------2B/3B---COFFEE CO----------MOTLOW STATE MICHELLE TIDWELL--------3B------LORETTO------------COLUMBIA STATE BRITNEY TURNER----------OF------MORRISTOWN EAST----TUSCULUM JESSICA WEEKS-----------C/OF----CHESTER CO---------FREED-HARDEMAN CELESTE WHALEY----------P-------SEYMOUR------------ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE JESSIE WHEELOCK----------SS------DANIEL BOONE-------MILLIGAN COLLEGE CARMEN WHITFIELD--------C-------LAWRENCE CO--------COLUMBIA STATE SHELBY WILLARD----------P-------CHAT CENTRAL-------CHATTANOOGA STATE BAYLEE WILLIAMS---------OF------FARRAGUT-----------CHATTANOOGA STATE DEVEN WILSON------------C-------CAMDEN CENTRAL-----UT MARTIN SUMMER WINTERS----------SS------CREEK WOOD---------BETHEL UNIVERSITY AUDREY WOODBY-------------------KARNS--------------MURRAY STATE

MaKenzey Cowan from Station Camp HS signed with Vol State

Michelle Tidwell (3B, Loretto High School) signed with Columbia State

Kali Gunson Houston County CF signed with Bethel University http://www.bethelathletics.com/article/2072.php

Congrats to all of these girls that will be playing softball in 2013 at the NEXT LEVEL! RACHEL ALBRITTON--------P-------RIVERDALE----------UT CHATTANOOGA ALLISON BARBEE------------------MARYVILLE----------SOUTHERN WESLEYAN PAIGE BARNES------------3B------MUNFORD------------BETHEL UNIVERSITY BRYANNA BLANCO----------SS------MARYVILLE----------GEORGIA MADISON BOYD------------OF------GPS----------------ETSU MEAGAN BREEDEN----------C-------WAVERLY------------BETHEL UNIVERSITY STEPHANIE BRIDGES-------SS------HALLS--------------TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE LIZZIE BROOKS-----------P-------WAVERLY CENTRAL----BETHEL UNIVERSITY COURTNEY BROWER---------C-------ROSSVIEW-----------AUSTIN PEAY KATIE BROWN-------------C-------RIVERDALE----------MTSU MISHAYLA BYRD-------------------ALCOA--------------MONTREAT COLLEGE ALLIE CARPENTER---------OF------TRINITY CHRISTIAN--FREED HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY WHITNEY CHRISTEN--------OF------BRENTWOOD----------UNION UNIVERSITY JESSICA CONNATSER-------2B------MARYVILLE----------MILLIGAN COLLEGE ERIN COOPER---------------------ALCOA--------------UNION UNIVERSITY BETHANY COWART----------OF------GRACE BAPTIST------ETSU CAYLEE CREWS------------1B------INDEPENDENCE-------UNION UNIVERSITY EMILY DAGNAN------------OF/C----SEQUATCHIE CO------CHATTANOOGA STATE ABBY DANIELS------------C-------OOLTEWAH-----------BERRY COLLEGE KACIE DAUGHERTY---------OF------SOUTH FULTON-------TENNESSEE STATE KAELIN DAWSON-----------C-------GILES CO-----------MARTIN METHODIST SHELBY DAWSON-----------P-------CREEK WOOD---------TENNESSEE STATE LEXIE DEAN----------------------GRACE ACADEMY------LEE UNIVERSITY KELLY DREIER------------SS------POWELL-------------LINCOLN MEMORIAL AMANDA DUNAWAY----------C/3B----BEARDEN------------MILLIGAN COLLEGE BRITTANY ELMORE---------2B------GOODPASTURE--------LIPSCOMB LINDSEY FADNEK----------P-------COALFIELD----------MARSHALL KIARRA FREEMAN----------OF------BEARDEN------------TENNESSEE STATE JORDAN GRINER-----------C-------LINCOLN CO---------TREVECCA UNIVERSITY TAYLOR GRISSOM----------1B------WARREN CO----------MOTLOW STATE TAYLOR GULLET-----------SS------COFFEE CO----------UT MARTIN KALI GUNSON---------------------HOUSTON CO---------BETHEL TAYLOR HARRIS-----------C-------EAST HAMILTON------SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SHELBY HEATH------------P-------BLACKMAN-----------VOLUNTEER STATE KATIE HENDERSON---------P-------SIVERDALE BAPTIST--KENTUCKY EMILIE HENSLEY----------C-------MORRISTOWN EAST----ETSU CHELSEA HOWELL----------C-------COFFEE CO----------LEE UNIVERSITY KIMBERLY JACK-----------P-------CARTER-------------ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE ADREAN JORDAN-----------OF------FORREST------------CAMBELLSVILLE UNIV. GABI KEITH--------------P-------WARREN CO----------MOTLOW STATE MORGAN LANE-------------1B/3B---GPS----------------COVENANT JULI LAYNE--------------OF------COFFEE CO----------MTSU TAYLOR LEE--------------OF------RIVERDALE----------MTSU SAMANTHA LILLEY-------P/1B------DOBYNS-BENNETT-----MILLIGAN MORGAN MAY--------------SS------GILES CO-----------MARTIN METHODIST MADISON MCGILL----------3B------RICHLAND-----------WALLACE STATE JULIANA MELTON----------C-------CREEK WOOD---------COLUMBIA STATE MEREDITH MITCHELL-------OF------SEQUATCHIE CO------CHATTANOOGA STATE HEATHER MONTGOMERY------OF------BEECH--------------LIPSCOMB CHESNEY MOSS--------------------OAK RIDGE----------UNIV. OF THE CUMBERLANDS KENZIE MULLINS----------OF------MORRISTOWN EAST----HIWASSEE KELSEY NUNLEY-----------P-------SODDY DAISY--------KENTUCKY BETHANY OGLESBY-----------------CARTER-------------WESTERN KENTUCKY ANNA RENFROE------------2B------TRINITY CHRISTIAN--TENNESSEE BRIANNA ROBERTS---------3B/SS---MARSHALL CO--------TENNESSEE STATE JACQUELYN ROLAND--------SS/OF---BLACKMAN-----------VOLUNTEER STATE TANNER SANDERS----------P-------LINCOLN CO---------LIPSCOMB AUDREY SENSING----------1B------CREEK WOOD---------TENNESSEE STATE SAMANTHA SMITH----------P-------GIBBS--------------LINCOLN MEMORIAL NIYA SPARKS-------------3B------LEXINGTON----------AUSTIN PEAY LIZZIE STEVENS----------SS------DAVIDSON ACADEMY---LEE UNIVERSITY MADISON TAYLOR----------CF------MT JULIET----------TENNESSEE TECH TORI TAYLOR-------------2B/3B---COFFEE CO----------MOTLOW STATE BRITNEY TURNER----------OF------MORRISTOWN EAST----TUSCULUM JESSICA WEEKS-----------C/OF----CHESTER CO---------FREED-HARDEMAN CELESTE WHALEY----------P-------SEYMOUR------------ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE JESSIE WHEELOCK----------SS------DANIEL BOONE-------MILLIGAN COLLEGE CARMEN WHITFIELD--------C-------LAWRENCE CO--------COLUMBIA STATE SHELBY WILLARD----------P-------CHAT CENTRAL-------CHATTANOOGA STATE BAYLEE WILLIAMS---------OF------FARRAGUT-----------CHATTANOOGA STATE DEVEN WILSON------------C-------CAMDEN CENTRAL-----UT MARTIN SUMMER WINTERS----------SS------CREEK WOOD---------BETHEL UNIVERSITY AUDREY WOODBY-------------------KARNS--------------MURRAY STATE

Congrats to all of these girls that will be playing softball in 2013 at the NEXT LEVEL! RACHEL ALBRITTON--------P-------RIVERDALE----------UT CHATTANOOGA ALLISON BARBEE------------------MARYVILLE----------SOUTHERN WESLEYAN PAIGE BARNES------------3B------MUNFORD------------BETHEL UNIVERSITY BRYANNA BLANCO----------SS------MARYVILLE----------GEORGIA MADISON BOYD------------OF------GPS----------------ETSU MEAGAN BREEDEN----------C-------WAVERLY------------BETHEL UNIVERSITY STEPHANIE BRIDGES-------SS------HALLS--------------TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE LIZZIE BROOKS-----------P-------WAVERLY CENTRAL----BETHEL UNIVERSITY COURTNEY BROWER---------C-------ROSSVIEW-----------AUSTIN PEAY KATIE BROWN-------------C-------RIVERDALE----------MTSU MISHAYLA BYRD-------------------ALCOA--------------MONTREAT COLLEGE ALLIE CARPENTER---------OF------TRINITY CHRISTIAN--FREED HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY WHITNEY CHRISTEN--------OF------BRENTWOOD----------UNION UNIVERSITY JESSICA CONNATSER-------2B------MARYVILLE----------MILLIGAN COLLEGE ERIN COOPER---------------------ALCOA--------------UNION UNIVERSITY BETHANY COWART----------OF------GRACE BAPTIST------ETSU CAYLEE CREWS------------1B------INDEPENDENCE-------UNION UNIVERSITY EMILY DAGNAN------------OF/C----SEQUATCHIE CO------CHATTANOOGA STATE ABBY DANIELS------------C-------OOLTEWAH-----------BERRY COLLEGE KACIE DAUGHERTY---------OF------SOUTH FULTON-------TENNESSEE STATE KAELIN DAWSON-----------C-------GILES CO-----------MARTIN METHODIST SHELBY DAWSON-----------P-------CREEK WOOD---------TENNESSEE STATE LEXIE DEAN----------------------GRACE ACADEMY------LEE UNIVERSITY KELLY DREIER------------SS------POWELL-------------LINCOLN MEMORIAL AMANDA DUNAWAY----------C/3B----BEARDEN------------MILLIGAN COLLEGE BRITTANY ELMORE---------2B------GOODPASTURE--------LIPSCOMB LINDSEY FADNEK----------P-------COALFIELD----------MARSHALL KIARRA FREEMAN----------OF------BEARDEN------------TENNESSEE STATE JORDAN GRINER-----------C-------LINCOLN CO---------TREVECCA UNIVERSITY TAYLOR GULLET-----------SS------COFFEE CO----------UT MARTIN KALI GUNSON---------------------HOUSTON CO---------BETHEL TAYLOR HARRIS-----------C-------EAST HAMILTON------SOUTHERN ILLINOIS KATIE HENDERSON---------P-------SIVERDALE BAPTIST--KENTUCKY EMILIE HENSLEY----------C-------MORRISTOWN EAST----ETSU CHELSEA HOWELL----------C-------COFFEE CO----------LEE UNIVERSITY KIMBERLY JACK-----------P-------CARTER-------------ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE ADREAN JORDAN-----------OF------FORREST------------CAMBELLSVILLE UNIV. MORGAN LANE-------------1B/3B---GPS----------------COVENANT JULI LAYNE--------------OF------COFFEE CO----------MTSU TAYLOR LEE--------------OF------RIVERDALE----------MTSU SAMANTHA LILLEY-------P/1B------DOBYNS-BENNETT-----MILLIGAN MORGAN MAY--------------SS------GILES CO-----------MARTIN METHODIST MADISON MCGILL----------3B------RICHLAND-----------WALLACE STATE JULIANA MELTON----------C-------CREEK WOOD---------COLUMBIA STATE MEREDITH MITCHELL-------OF------SEQUATCHIE CO------CHATTANOOGA STATE HEATHER MONTGOMERY------OF------BEECH--------------LIPSCOMB CHESNEY MOSS--------------------OAK RIDGE----------UNIV. OF THE CUMBERLANDS KENZIE MULLINS----------OF------MORRISTOWN EAST----HIWASSEE KELSEY NUNLEY-----------P-------SODDY DAISY--------KENTUCKY BETHANY OGLESBY-----------------CARTER-------------WESTERN KENTUCKY ANNA RENFROE------------2B------TRINITY CHRISTIAN--TENNESSEE BRIANNA ROBERTS---------3B/SS---MARSHALL CO--------TENNESSEE STATE TANNER SANDERS----------P-------LINCOLN CO---------LIPSCOMB AUDREY SENSING----------1B------CREEK WOOD---------TENNESSEE STATE SAMANTHA SMITH----------P-------GIBBS--------------LINCOLN MEMORIAL NIYA SPARKS-------------3B------LEXINGTON----------AUSTIN PEAY LIZZIE STEVENS----------SS------DAVIDSON ACADEMY---LEE UNIVERSITY MADISON TAYLOR----------CF------MT JULIET----------TENNESSEE TECH TORI TAYLOR-------------2B/3B---COFFEE CO----------MOTLOW STATE BRITNEY TURNER----------OF------MORRISTOWN EAST----TUSCULUM JESSICA WEEKS-----------C/OF----CHESTER CO---------FREED-HARDEMAN CELESTE WHALEY----------P-------SEYMOUR------------ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE CARMEN WHITFIELD--------C-------LAWRENCE CO--------COLUMBIA STATE SHELBY WILLARD----------P-------CHAT CENTRAL-------CHATTANOOGA STATE BAYLEE WILLIAMS---------OF------FARRAGUT-----------CHATTANOOGA STATE DEVEN WILSON------------C-------CAMDEN CENTRAL-----UT MARTIN SUMMER WINTERS----------SS------CREEK WOOD---------BETHEL UNIVERSITY AUDREY WOODBY-------------------KARNS--------------MURRAY STATE

Union softball signs Crews for fall 2012 http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2434 The Union University softball team has signed Caylee Crews of Thompson’s Station, Tenn. for the fall off 2012. Crews will enter Union next fall as a freshman and will major in biology as she works to become a physical therapist. Crews, a 5-foot-8 first/third baseman, prepped at Independence High School where she played four season of softball. While at Independence, Crews was named all-district, MTSCA All-Academic, and all-district tournament as a junior. She added all-district and an All-MidSate Union softball adds Brentwood’s Christian http://www.uu.edu/athletics/info/newsreleases/release.cfm?ID=2447 he Union University softball team has signed Whitney Christian from Brentwood High School. Christian will enter Union in the fall of 2012 as a freshman. Christian, a 5-foot-4 middle infielder and outfielder, prepped at Brentwood (Tenn.) High School where she played four seasons of softball. During her career, she was named honorable mention all-district twice, all-district tournament and was the team MVP of the Sara-Beth Whitehead Tournament.

Lady Lions continue TCA connection with Carpenter signing http://athletics.fhu.edu/article/1019.php HENDERSON, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lion softball continued its connection to state softball powerhouse Trinity Christian Academy with the recent signing of Allie Carpenter of Decaturville, Tenn. Carpenter is presently a senior at TCA in Jackson, Tenn., where she has been a two-year starter in the outfield. As a junior last season, she hit .432 with 36 RBI and 10 stolen bases. She also helped lead TCA to its fourth state championship as a sophomore. During her career at Trinity Christian, she is hitting .375 with 68 RBI and 20 stolen bases. "Allie brings us great speed in the outfield and at the plate," said FHU head coach Todd Humphry. "She comes from a great program that knows how to win." She will be the fourth player from TCA to play softball at Freed-Hardeman joining Brittany Yates, Natalie Nelson and Shelby Cummings. Allie is the daughter of Chris and Liz Carpenter.

Waverly High School Senior Inks with Bethel Softball The Bethel University Lady Wildcats added more depth to their 2012 softball class with the signing of Meagan Breeden. Meagan is from New Johnsonville, TN and is the daughter of Kelly and Justin Nichols and Candy and James Breeden. Meagan is a catcher and first baseman for Waverly Central High School. She has won many awards and honors which include: National Beta Club, National Technical Honor Society, Academic basketball scholar, and a member of the student council. Lady Cats Ink Munford High School Standout The Bethel University Lady Bat Cats added another standout to the 2012 softball roster with the signing of Paige Barnes. Barnes is from Covington, TN and is the daughter of Tony and Penny Barnes. She is a very versatile player at Munford High School playing third base, shortstop, first base, and pitcher. She helped lead her team to their first ever state tournament appearance. Waverly Central 2010 All-State Pitcher & Slugger Signs with Bethel University Softball Waverly Central High School Pitcher and Slugger Elizabeth (Lizzie) Brooks has signed with the Bethel University Softball program. The All-State Pitcher, First Baseman, and Outfielder has a 37-16 record through her junior season at Waverly Central. Her career ERA is 1.49.She also has hit 32 home runs through three years and owns the school career record for round trippers. Houston County Softball Star Signs with Bethel University As Kali Gunson began to address friends, family and teammates after signing a letter of intent to attend Bethel University to play softball, the significance of the moment sunk in. "I realized this was opening an new world to me that I've been working toward," the Houston County High School senior said. "Now it's here. I'm excited to be able to see everything and experience college." Kali is projected to play in the outfield for head coach Larry Geraldi's Lady Wildcats at Bethel's McKenzie campus. Creek Wood Softball Standout Signs with Bethel University Creek Wood High School softball star Summer Winters signed with Bethel University recently. The Shortstop is the daughter of Steve and Rita Winters of White Bluff, Tenn. She will begin her career as a student athlete at Bethel in 2012.She was an all-conference and 2nd Team All-State this past season at Creek Wood.

Softball: MMC Inks GCHS Middle Infielder Morgan May http://www.goredhawks.com/article/1723.php Martin Methodist softball has signed Giles County High School senior Morgan May for the 2013 season. May, who started at shortstop for the Bobcats since her freshman year, will finish a decorated high school career in 2012, and continue her softball career as a RedHawk. The senior helped lead GCHS to a District Championship in 2010, earning All-District honors. She was a USFA World Series Champion as a member of Southern Shock Softball, and has also helped her team to four other top three finishes in World Series competition. May represented Tennessee in Regional Little League Championships in 2009 and 2011 as pitcher, shortstop and center fielder, and is currently a member of the North Alabama Kraze based out of Florence, Alabama.

Spots Still Available for Softball Camp http://www.tsutigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92701&SPID=11272&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205359133&DB_OEM_ID=19600 Head Coach Jeff Dabney and Tennessee State softball are hosting two clinics for players eight years old and up. The All Skills Winter Exposure will be held on Saturday, January 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tiger Softball Complex. The Hitting and Slapping Clinic will be from 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 15. The All Skills Exposure will feature instruction on all phases of the game. They will participate in defensive and offensive training. Coach Dabney and his staff will break it down into infield, outfield, pitchers and catchers in the defensive areas. They will also have base running instruction along with hitting and short game instruction. The Hitting and Slapping clinic is a one day session where campers will focus on all the main points of hitting and slapping. They will be exposed to drills and live hitting that can be used in everyday practice and help in becoming a better all around hitter. There will be plenty of hitting going on so batting gloves are recommended. For more information contact assistant coach Samantha Buckner at 615-963-1883 or sbuckner@tnstate.edu.

LMU Softball Making Noise On The Recruiting Trail http://lmurailsplitters.com/article.asp?articleID=1692 HARROGATE, TN -- On Monday afternoon, the Lincoln Memorial University softball team announced the signing of three players, one for the upcoming season and two early signees for 2013 season. Kelly Dreier, a product of Powell High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, will be joining the Lady Railsplitters for the upcoming season. Dreier will be expected to contribute immediately in the middle infield. Dreier brings an outstanding defensive presence to Lincoln Memorial softball team that will benefit the Lady Railsplitters in this 2012 season. Samantha Smith will also be joining the Lady Railsplitters for the 2013 season. Smith will be joining LMU following a terrific career at Gibbs High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. In her first three seasons, Smith led Gibbs to three state tournaments as well as district and regional championships. She brings a deep playing resume to Lincoln Memorial as she has played for the Knoxville Thunder, Blaze, and Fury. Smith brings an excellent academic reputation to the Lady Railsplitters as she is carrying a 4.0 GPA and stands in the top ten of her class.

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Stevens Strengthens Lee 2013 Softball Class http://chattanoogan.com/articles/article_215675.asp Coach Emily Russell continues to build a solid recruiting class for 2013, recently adding Lizzie Stevens of Mt. Juliet, Tenn. Stevens is currently a senior at Davidson Academy in Nashville, Tenn. Stevens, daughter of Chuck and Lee alum Cathy Stevens, is currently playing shortstop at Davidson, but may also get consideration at second base or in the outfield. “We are pleased to announce the signing of Lizzie Stevens,†said Russell. “She has been on our radar since she was in the 8th grade. Her mom, Cathy Howard Stevens, is a Lee graduate and played basketball for (Lee Hall of Fame) Coach (Jack) Souther during her senior year.â€

Trevecca Softball Signs Lincoln County's Griner http://www.tnutrojans.com/article/1786.php NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Trevecca Nazarene University is pleased to announce the signing of Jordan Griner of Mulberry, Tenn., to the softball program's 2012-2013 recruiting class. Griner is wrapping her prep career at Lincoln County High School, where she plays for Head Coach Troy Smith.

Stephanie Bridges signs to play volleyball and softball at TWC http://www.twcbulldogs.com/article/1082.php Halls High School volleyball/softball standout Stephanie Bridges has signed a letter of intent to continue her career in both sports at Tennessee Wesleyan College. Bridges garnered many honors during her career at Halls HS. These honors include being a four-year starter and team captain in both volleyball and softball. She was also named to the All-District team in volleyball all 4 years and All-District in softball for 3 years. Stephanie hopes to go in and contribute as a freshman in both sports next season at Tennessee Wesleyan. Stephanie is the daughter of Phil and Bonnie Bridges and is planning on majoring in Biology.

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Softball program adds standouts from Tennessee, Virginia and California http://www.coacht.com/boards/index.php?app=forums&module=post&section=post&do=reply_post&f=21&t=218203 COOKEVILLE Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech softball team has been bolstered for the coming years with the recent signing of three high school standouts hailing from Tennessee, California and Virginia. Veteran Golden Eagle coach Tory Acheson announced the signing of Madison Taylor, an outfielder from Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Daniele McHugh, a utility player from Alexandria, Va., and Olivia Bennett, an infielder/outfielder from Redlands, Calif. Madison Taylor is the daughter of Kevin and Melissa Taylor currently in her senior year at Mt. Juliet High School. She will play this season for coach Brad Rowlett after three seasons for the Lady Bears under coach Casey Pedigo. An Honors student, Taylor was the team’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 and the Offensive Player of the Year in 2011. She was an All-District 9AAA selection and earned district all-tournament honors while leading her team to the district, regional and sectional championships last spring and a spot in the TSSAA state tournament.