Murray State University Athletics
Softball Recruits Continue to Shine On and Off the Field
7/19/2010 10:43:34 AM | Softball
Bridges earned All-Southern Illinois and All-River-to-River Conference honors for the fourth straight season with Murphysboro and was also named to the Illinois All-State team for the second consecutive season. She recorded 14 wins in the circle for the Red Devils while also hitting .456 at the plate.
Bridges was also busy in the classroom, earning a 4.131 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). She was named valedictorian and the Southern Illinoisan's Scholar-Athlete of the Year for her accomplishments.
Hart had an outstanding season for Greenwood, earning All-District, All-Region and All-State honors. She tallied 30 extra base hits in 131 at-bats, including five home runs, and ended the season with 40 RBIs and a .496 batting average for the Lady Gators.
Sims was a standout at Owensboro Catholic where she was the team captain and MVP. She recorded 22 extra-base hits, including 15 doubles and five home runs. Sims led the Lady Aces with 52 RBIs and was second on the team with a .443 batting average. She helped lead the team to a Kentucky State Tournament appearance and picked up All-District, All-Region, and All-State honors along the way. Her final award of the season came from the Messenger-Inquirer when she was tabbed as the All-Area Player of the Year.
Sims was also strong in the classroom, earning a 4.0 GPA during the spring semester and First Team Academic All-State honors.
The fourth member of the 2011 signing class, Madysen Wilton also had a strong senior campaign in Missouri where they play their softball season in the fall.
“Coach Amundson and I are really excited about this recruiting class,” said head coach Jay Pyron. “We believe these four players have the talent and character to really take our team to the next level. We are glad to have them.”
