RICHARD BLAND SIGNS 10 TO THEIR SOFTBALL RECRUITING CLASS
PETERSBURG, VA, April 21, 2014-The Richard Bland College softball squad is another successful program that the school has produced in their first year of existence. Head Coach Martha Covington and her staff of assistant coaches, Jennie Harp and Mike Ford have put together quite a season with a 22-8 overall record and owns a #11 ranking in the NJCAA national polls.
Additionally, the Statesmen are leading the region and are in a good position to win the regular season title. The success has also been the recruiting of Covington and her staff, who took on the job last spring and fielded a quality team. The Statesmen have already signed 10 newcomers for the 2014-15 squad.
Statesman Softball Signees
Kristin Saunders, from New Kent High School, Pitcher/utility
Kristin will bring depth to our pitching staff and a powerful bat. She could see time in the middle infield as well.
Mikie Williams, Riverbend High School, catcher
Mikie will see time behind the plate. She will also contribute at the plate with a strong bat.
Haley Boykin, from Southampton High School, 1st/3rd base
Haley will bring depth to our line up and she will fill the voids at first and third.
Hayley Olson, from Hermitage High School, outfield/utility
Hayley will add speed and depth to our outfield.
Taylor Davis, from Dinwiddie High School, middle infield
Taylor will add depth to the middle infield.
Taylor Clark, from Matoaca High School, middle infield
Taylor will add to our middle infield. She will bring speed and a steady glove as well as a strong bat
Abby Eichelberger, from Menchville High School, middle infield/utility
Abby brings tons of speed to our program. She will be a great asset to our short game.
Kim Ellis, Lloyd C. Bird High School, middle infield
Kim is a lefty slapper who will add speed and power at the plate along with a great glove in the middle infield.
Hannah Barnes, Home Schooled – Pitcher/utility
Hannah will add depth to the circle as well as speed on the base path. She can slap and hit away for power from the left side of the plate.
Mackenzie Babb, Grassfield High School – Outfield
Mackenzie has a lot of speed and will fill in the void in the outfield left by Sierra ford. Mackenzie brings power and speed to our program.
"I look forward to us having more dominate pitching and speed next season with this class", stated Covington. "We will definitely be more versatile", added Covington. Coach Covington feels that with a strong fall schedule against NCAA Division I squads, this group will benefit from competing against more experienced teams. Which will prepare them for a strong spring season next year.