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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Softball Signs Nation's No. 3 Recruiting Class
11/11/2021 | Softball
Jamie Trachsel Adds Eight on National Signing Day
Trachsel's second signing class at Ole Miss, the Rebel class is ranked No. 3 in the nation by Extra Innings Softball, features seven plays ranked inside the top-200 in Extra Inning's rankings, wiht six incoming Rebs garnering Extra Elite 100 status.
Tenley Grisham
UT | Philadelphia, Miss. | Neshoba
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked 42nd overall and 28th among middle infielders by Extra Inning Softball … A A six-time letterwinner at Neshoba High School in Philadelphia, Mississippi … Helped lead NHS to four state championships … A four-time all-state and all-district honoree … Batted .440 with a .500 on-base percentage in 2017 … In 2018, posted a .452 average and a .559 OBP … Recorded a .441 batting average with a .532 OBP in 2019 … Batted .583 with a .619 on-base percentage in 2021 … Competed in travel ball for Hotshots Premier Alabama … Member of BETA Club.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Jason and Kendall Grisham … Born Feb. 20, 2004 … Has one sister, Gracyn … Has future plans of owning a dental practice.
Jalia Lassiter
INF | Atmore, Ala. | Flomaton
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked 19th overall and 12th among middle infielders by Extra Inning Softball … A six-time letterwinner at Flomaton High School in Flomaton, Alabama … A 2021 3A AHSAA First Team All-State selection … Named to 2021 AHSAA All-Star Team … Posted a .525 batting average with seven triples, eight doubles, five home runs, 28 runs and 35 RBIs as a freshman … As a sophomore, played in five games with a .625 average, two doubles, a triple nine runs scored and 13 driven in … As a junior, registered a .573 average with 12 triples, five doubles, nine homers, 46 runs and 55 RBIs … Also competed in basketball, volleyball and track … competed in travel ball with Lady Dukes Lamar 18U Gold, finishing PGF runner-up in 2021.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Cassie Lassiter … Born April 14, 2004 … Has two siblings, Kentleigh and Kinzi-Raye … Has plans of attending law school and practicing law in her hometown.
Jamie Mackay
C | Laguna Beach, Calif. | Pacifica Christian
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time letterwinner at Pacifica Christian High School in Santa Monica, California … Selected to the United States Women's National Baseball Team … Named the 2019 Relief Pitcher of the Tournament during the PanAm Women's Baseball World Cup … Also competed in basketball, being named a team captain in 2021 for PCHS.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Dana and Elizabeth Mackay … Born April 28, 2003 … Has a twin sister, Hailey, who plays volleyball at Rhodes College … Has future plans of working in the front office for a MLB team or becoming. A coach.
Taylor Malvin
UT | Johns Creek, Ga. | Buford
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked 122nd overall and 69th among outfielders by Extra Inning Softball … A A four-time letterwinner at Buford High School in Buford, Georgia … Helped lead BHS to four-straight state championship final appearances and three-straight regional championships … A two-time all-state and three-time all-region honoree … Batted .333 with a .487 OBP as a freshman … Registered a .374 average with a .479 OBP as a sophomore … Batted .394 with a .516 on-base percentage with 50 runs and 22 steals as a junior … Recorded a .513 average with a .584 OBP and 26 steals as a senior … Competed in travel ball for Georgia Impact Lewis.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Eric and Kris Malvin … Born Jan. 6, 2004 … Has two siblings, Madison and Kendall … Plans to work in the sports industry.
Natalie Ray
OF | Covington, Ga. | Eastside
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked 24th overall and 9th among outfielders by Extra Inning Softball … A four-time letterwinner at Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia … Named First Team All-State all four years … Also named the region player of the year as a freshman and sophomore … Batted 432 with eight doubles, two triples and a home run with 36 runs and 17 RBIs as a freshman … Posted a .461 average seven doubles, four triples and two homers with 37 runs and 15 RBIs as a sophomore … Registered a .487 average with nine doubles, seven triples and seven home runs with 40 runs and 28 RBIs as a junior … Batted .512 with 10 doubles, three triples and nine home runs with 44 runs and 23 RBIs as a senior … Earned All A Honor Roll honors freshman through junior years … Competed in travel ball for Georgia Impact Premier.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Jonathan and Jessica Ray … Born Sept. 16, 2003 … Has two sisters, Caitlin and Claire.
Grace Sparks
RHP | Crosby, Texas | Crosby
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked 30th overall and 11th among pitchers by Extra Inning Softball … A A four-time letterwinner at Crosby High School in Crosby, Texas … Named the 21-5A Pitcher of the Year in 2021 … A three-time captain and two-time team MVP … Helped lead CHS to a regional final in 2020 … Posted a 1.27 ERA with 199 strikeouts in 143 innings in 2021 … Also competed in volleyball … Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and FFA.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Michael and Brenna Sparks … Born Oct. 11, 2003 … Has two siblings, Logan and Claire … Has future plans of becoming a softball pitching coach or sports broadcaster.
Grace Thompson
INF | Beaumont, Texas | West Brook
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked 28th overall and 19th among middle infielders by Extra Inning Softball … A A three-time letterwinner at West Brook High School in Beaumont, Texas … A three-time all-district selection and the 2018 Newcomer of the Year … Batted .627 as a freshman with 37 RBIs and 10 home runs as a freshman … Posted a .551 average with 34 runs driven in and six homers as a sophomore … Batted .576 with 39 RBIs and 10 home runs as a junior … Also competed in volleyball … Received academic honors 2019-21.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Matt and Sandy Thompson … Born August 8, 2003 … Has one sister, Ally.
Mackenzie White
C | Carrollton, Ga. | Heard County
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked 52nd overall and 18th among catchers by Extra Inning Softball … A A four-time letterwinner at Heard County High School in Franklin, Georgia … Racked up 28 home runs with more than 140 runs batted in during high school career … Named the 2020 Georgia AA State Player of the Year … A four-time all-regiona and two-time all-state honoree … Helped lead HCHS to back-to-back state championships in 2020 and 2021 … Member of National Honors Society … Competed in travel ball for Georgia Impact Premier and Atlanta Vipers.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Barry and Carla White … Born Dec. 9, 2003 … Has two siblings, Heath and Connell … Has future plans of attending medical or PA school and becoming a doctor or physician's assistant.
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