Softball 11/20/2013 11:45:00 PM By J.T. Webb, MSU athletic media relations

Softball Inks Eight for 2015 Season

MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State Head Softball Coach David Williams has announced the addition of eight student-athletes who will be eligible for the 2015 season.

Mackenzie Grossmann, Robyn Leighton, Tana McDaniel, Hannah Murphy, Abigail Rhodes, Laine Simmons and Lindsay Ward have signed National Letters of Intent, while Hannah Hart will enroll at MSU for the 2014-15 school year.

"I am very excited about the addition of these young ladies to the Eagle softball family," Head Coach David Williams said. "This is a very versatile group and we expect they will bring something specific to our program. As a whole, they should complement the returning players while helping fill vacancies from the departing senior class."

2014-15 MOREHEAD STATE SOFTBALL SIGNEES

Mackenzie Grossmann Perry, Mo. Mark Twain HS Pitcher Tallied an 0.89 earned run average and 251 strikeouts her senior season ... Recorded a 1.14 earned run average and 249 strikeouts her junior campaign ... Earned First-Team All-Conference, All-District and All-Region honors as a junior and senior … Named First-Team All-State following her senior campaign and Second-Team All-State following her junior season. Williams on Grossman: "Mackenzie is power pitcher who will be a solid addition to the pitching staff. She has had a tremendous amount of success pitching for her high school and travel teams. Her potential for growth is tremendous, and she is only going to improve and become a more complete pitcher."
Hannah Hart Corbin, Ky. Corbin HS Infield Batted .467 with 18 doubles and 24 RBI as a junior ... A three-time all-state selection ... Named the Kentucky 2A Player of the Year following her sophomore and junior seasons ... Played for Kentucky East Junior All-Star Team in 2013. Williams on Hart: "Hannah is a very accomplished player and hard worker. Her work ethic makes her a very enjoyable player to have around. Both of her parents attended Morehead State, so our university is in her blood."
Robyn Leighton Parker, Colo. Legend HS Catcher Helped her team to a Colorado High School Activities Association Class 5A runner-up finish as a senior ... Batted .419, with a .478 on-base percentage ... Earned all-conference honors ... Voted team captain. Williams on Leighton: "Robyn does a great job behind the plate and works well with pitchers. She is a very technical catcher with great mechanics. At the plate, she is a good contact hitter with a lot of power potential. She has great field presence and will bring a lot of intangibles to our program."
Tana McDaniel Brooksville, Fla. Hernando HS Infield Batted .363 with 29 RBI and 34 runs as a junior ... A First-Team All-State selection by the FACA ... Earned all-county honors following each of her first three seasons ... Named to the All-North Suncoast squad on two occasions. Williams on McDaniel: "Tana is a versatile player who can play several infield positions effectively. She plays with great passion and intensity. Her attitude can be infectious, and she can provide a spark to any offense or defense with her play."
Hannah Murphy Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington North HS Infield As a junior, batted .523 with 27 runs ... A First-Team All-Conference and First-Team All-District selection as a junior ... Received the Archie Griffin Award ... Participated in the Ohio Underclassman All-Star Game. Williams on Murphy: "Hannah is a well-rounded player who will give us a consistent bat and solid glove. She possesses the ability to hit for average and play multiple positions. Her speed also makes her threat on the bases and a welcome addition to our program."
Abigail Rhodes Grove City, Ohio Central Crossing HS Outfield Finished her junior season with a .357 batting average with a .357 batting average ... Also scored 27 runs and stole 19 bases ... First-Team All-Conference and Second-Team All-District choice as a junior. Williams on Rhodes: "Abby has the ability to play all three outfield positions effectively. She is a player who does well hitting for average, plus she is a very dedicated and smart. Her speed on the base paths will prove very valuable for us offensively."
Laine Simmons Suwanee, Ga. Collins Hill HS Catcher Helped Collins Hill to three state championships ... Recorded a .352 batting average, .411 on-base percentage, 24 runs and 26 RBI as a senior ... A First-Team All-County selection … Invited to the Georgia Dugout Club High School All-Star Game … Earned a Scholar-Athlete Award after her sophomore and junior campaigns ... Named to the All-Gwinnett County Academic Team. Williams on Simmons: "Laine is an experienced catcher who will bring a consistent bat and strong presence behind the plate. She has experienced success at the high school and travel team levels. She understands the level of commitment and work needed to be part of a successful program."
Lindsay Ward Lucasville, Ohio Valley HS Utility Finished her junior campaign with a .586 batting average, .633 on-base percentage, 31 RBI and 34 runs ... Earned all-conference and all-district honors following her sophomore and junior seasons ... Also named Honorable Mention All-State following her junior campaign. Williams on Ward: "Lindsay has the ability to hit for average and power, providing multiple options for her to reach base. Her versatility on defense allows her to fill many positions in the line-up. Lindsay's work ethic and willingness to sacrifice for the team will make her a valuable asset."

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