The University of Mississippi Athletics
2026 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 24
Payton Kennedy
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- RHP/UT
- Bats/Throws:
- R/R
- Height:
- 5-11
- Experience:
- HS
- Hometown:
- San Clemente, Calif.
- High School:
- Santa Margarita Catholic
- Major:
- Sport and Recreation Admin
HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked as the No. 25 prospect in Extra Inning Softball's Extra Elite 100 โฆ Earned All-State, All-County, All-CIF and All-Trinity League honors over her high school career โฆ Named her high schoolโs Offensive Player of the Year โฆ Helped lead her team to the Division 1 CIF playoffs โฆ Competed in club softball for Arizona Storm National Mathis โฆ Named a 2025 PGF All-American โฆ With Arizona Storm, helped them finish fifth at TCS Nationals in 2024 and ninth place at PGF โฆ Named to the honor roll every semester of high school.
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PERSONAL: Daughter of Mandy and Jason Kennedy โฆ Has one sister, Sydney โฆ Born on March 28, 2007 โฆ Plans to major in sports administration.
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PERSONAL: Daughter of Mandy and Jason Kennedy โฆ Has one sister, Sydney โฆ Born on March 28, 2007 โฆ Plans to major in sports administration.
HIGHLIGHTS: Softball vs.Alabama Game 3(3/8/26)
Sunday, March 08
HIGHLIGHTS: Softball vs.Alabama Game 2(03/06/26)
Friday, March 06
HIGHLIGHTS: Softball vs.Alabama Game 1(03/06/26)
Friday, March 06
HIGHLIGHTS: Softball vs.UT Martin(3/03/26)
Tuesday, March 03
