MONROE, La. – First-year head softball coach Corey Lyon has unveiled the program's 2015 signing class after receiving National Letters of Intent from nine athletes.
“We are very excited about the 2015 recruting class,” said Lyon. “We are very happy to not only be able to address every positional need that we had, but also be able to add very talented players at each position.”
The incoming class consists of one Monroe native and eight out-of-state signees with six recruits joining the Warhawks from Texas.
The recruiting class includes Cheyenne Fults, Katlynn Kaminski, Sydney McKay, Victoria Pederson, Megan Shaw, Grace Srichantra, Rachel Tadlock, Casey Waterman and Brei Wrobel.
“We have address our needs in the circle by adding Casey Waterman and Katlynn Kaminski,” said Lyon. “Both Waterman and Kaminski can hit as well.”
Waterman and Kaminski are just two of the lethal players at the plate that signed with ULM.
“Rachel Tadlock, Brie Wrobel and Cheyenne Fults bring a great deal of power to the lineup,” said Lyon.
The signing class also brings added depth on defense for the Warhawks.
“Megan Shaw and Grace Srichantra bring toughness and give us some much needed depth on the infield,” said Lyon. “Sydney McKay and Victoria Pederson add incredible athleticism and speed to an already quick outfield.”
The nine signees plan to join ULM and the Warhawk softball program starting in the 2015-16 academic year.
“This if going to be a great group of young ladies to add into the mix,” said Lyon. “I am 100 percent sure that we are working towards something very special here at ULM.
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ULM's 2015-16 Recruiting Class
Cheyenne Fults (Waxahachie, Texas), 5'9, Waxahachie High School
Fults on why she chose ULM…
“It is the perfect fit for me to follow and enjoy my softball career. The coaching staff is amazing.”
Career Highlights…
Freshman Year:
Two Time First Team All-District Selection
Second Team All-District Selection
Three Time All-District Offensive MVP
Three Time DFW Top-50 Athlete
All-District Homerun leader
Career Batting Average: .444
Katlynn Kaminski (Teague, Texas), 6'0, Teague High School
Kaminski on why she chose ULM…
“I love the coaches and the team. Everyone is a big family at ULM.”
Career Highlights…
2014 Offensive Player of the Year
2014 Second All-State Team
Batting Average: .554 (6 HRs, 61 hits and 48 RBI)
Sydney McKay (Houston Texas), 5'9, Pearland High School
McKay on why she chose ULM…
“I really believe in what Coach Lyon is trying to do at ULM, and I want to be part of it.”
Career Highlights…
2012 District 24-5A Second Team Catcher
2012 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-South Central Region Second Team
2013 District 22-5A First Team Catcher
2013 National Fastpitch Coaches Association All South Central Region First Team
2013 Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Team
2014 District 22-5A First Team Catcher
Victoria Pederson (Monroe, La.), 5'5, Ouachita Parish High School
Pederson on why she chose ULM…
“It's close to home, and ULM is a great school academically.”
Career Highlights…
2012 Second Team All-District
2013 First Team All-District
OPHS Offensive MVP
2013 All-Northeast Louisiana Team
2013-2014 5A State Champion
MVP of 2013-2014 State Championship Game
2014 First Team All-District
2014 All-Northeast Louisiana Team
2014 Louisiana Coaches All-State Team
2014 LSWA All-State Honorable Mention
High School Statistics:
.339 Batting Average and .528 Slugging Percentage with 68 Runs on 74 Hits (48 singles, 11 doubles, 6 triples and 6 homeruns)
Megan Shaw (Spiro, Okla.), 5'1, Spiro High School
Shaw on why she chose ULM…
“ULM has a beautiful campus, good academic program and a great coaching staff. I knew as soon as I walked on campus that it was a perfect fit.”
Career Highlights…
2014 First Team All-Conference Shortstop
2014 First team All-District Shortstop
2014 First Team All-Regional Utility Player
2014 All-State
2014 All-Tournament Team (LeFlore County Tournament)
Previous Season Statistics:
.406 Batting Average and .594 slugging percentage with eight doubles and five triples
.979 fielding percentage
23 stolen bases
Grace Srichantra (Keller, Texas), 5'1, Keller High School
Srichantra on why she chose ULM…
“When I came on my visit, everyone I met greeted me amiably. Everyone was friendly and enjoyed being at ULM. The atmosphere was great. At the end of my visit, I could picture myself at ULM for the next part of my life. As cliché as it sounds, I just knew it was the place for me.”
Career Highlights…
2012 Second Team All-District
2012 Academic All-District
2013 First Team All-District
2013 Academic All-District
2013 Semi-regional Finalist
2014 District Defensive MVP
2014 All-State
2014 Quarter Regional Finalist
2014 DFW Fastpitch All-Metroplex
Rachel Tadlock (Woodland, Calif.), 5'4, Woodland High School
Tadlock on why she chose ULM…
“As soon as I stepped foot on campus, it felt like home.”
Career Highlights…
Two Time All-League Selection
MVP Selection
Rivercats All-Star Award
High School Stats:
81 Career Hits with 14 doubles, nine homeruns and 51 RBI
Casey Waterman (Mansfield, Texas), 6'0, Mansfield High School
Waterman on why she chose ULM…
“Coach Lyon, Carter and Schulz truly made me feel wanted and excited to be part of ULM and the future of ULM Softball. They are driven to put the best softball program possible on the field. They truly care about their players, and there is a true family atmosphere surrounding the program. The campus is beautiful, and everyone I have met has been so friendly and helpful. I know I will get a great education and look forward to calling ULM home for the next four years.”
Career Highlights…
2012 District 7-5A Honorable Mention Newcomer of the Year
2012 District 7-5A First Team All-District
2013 Bi-District Playoff Champion
2013 District 7-5A First Team All-District
2014 Dallas Morning News “Player of the Week” for North Texas
2014 Bi-District Playoff Champion
2014 District 7-5A First Team All-District
2014 District 7-5A Pitcher of the Year
High School Statitcs:
22-3 Career Record on the Mound pitching three consecutive shutouts in the 2014 season and recording a 1.83 ERA
Hit over .360 in all three season at the plate with 13 career homeruns
Brie Wrobel (Justin, Texas), 5'7, Northwest High School
Wrobel on why she chose ULM…
“I like Coach Lyon and the rest of the coaching staff as well as being able to further my softball career while getting my education as a Warhawk.”
Career Highlights…
2013 Bi-District Champion
Two-Year Softball Captain
Three-Time Academic All-District
High School Stastics:
Batting Average: .310
On Base Percentage: .344
Slugging Percentage: .425
Fielding Percentage: .917
