ECU Softball Announces 2003 Recruiting Class
September 25, 2002 | Softball
"This recruiting class is one of the top groups that have ever come to ECU," said Kee. "We are thrilled to have these talented athletes joining our program for our upcoming season. These student-athletes will be young impact players who will be called to step up early on in their careers here at East Carolina."
Only one member of this year's recruiting class comes from the state of North Carolina. Chrystal Carter comes to ECU from Fayetteville, N.C., where she was a starter for South View High School. Two recruits, Brittany Boyd and Christine Sheridan hail from Maryland. While Lacassa Hill is from Georgia, Krista Jessup is from Florida, Jenna Wilson from Virginia and Brently Bridgeforth from Nevada. Three of the players (Bridgeforth, Boyd, and Carter) are pitchers and will replace lost letterwinners Nicole Bacon and Laurie Davidson in the pitcher's circle. Jessup will see action behind the plate, Hill can be seen in the outfield, and the remainder of the players will be used as utility players.
The Pirates will open up the 2003 season on February 14 at the Triangle Classic in Raleigh, N.C.
2003 Pirate Softball Recruiting Class
Brently Bridgeforth, Fr., P/Util., Las Vegas, Nev. - Played for Eldorado High School where she was a four-year letterwinner in softball and a three-year letterwinner in soccer.. .was named first team All-Sunrise and first team All-Northeast in 2001 and 2002... had a 1.27 ERA, striking out 212 batters and batting .434 as a senior... "Brently's athleticism and composure on the mound will be an asset to this year's squad," says Kee.
Brittany Boyd, Fr., P, Baltimore, Md. - Was a four-year letterwinner for softball at North County High School... won the softball state championship in 2000 and 2002... was named all-county all four years of high school... "Brittany has all the tools to become a force for the Pirates during her career. She has huge potential to mature as a pitcher," comments Kee.
Chrystal Carter, Fr., Util./P, Fayetteville, N.C. - Played first base and pitcher for the South View Tigers in Hope Mills, N.C.... team was 4A conference champs... named all-conference in 1999 and 2001... was conference MVP in 2002... had a .43 ERA her senior year and a .447 batting average. Says Kee, "Chrystal's ability to be a disciplined hitter in the box will pay huge dividends."
Lacassa Hill, Jr., OF, Columbus, Ga.- Transfer student from Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Fla... played center field at GCCC... team was 2001 and 2002 conference champions... was all-academic in 2002... was named most defensive player for her softball team at Columbus High School her sophomore and junior years... was a four-year letterwinner... "Cassa's raw athleticism with speed, quickness, and power will catapult our run scoring abilities." notes Kee.
Krista Jessup, Fr., C, Tampa, Fla. - Played soccer and softball for the Chamberlain High Chiefs... was a four-year letterwinner in softball... team went to the state final in 1999, regional playoffs in 2000, and were district winners in 2002... was named all count and all conference for softball... "Krista's experience of catching Florida's best pitchers will assist her in the jump to Conference USA," states Kee.
Christine Sheridan, Fr., SS/Util., Pasadena, Md. - Played center field and shortstop for Archbishop Spalding in Severn, Md. ... was all-county and all-metro player of the year in 2002... went to state tournament in 2001... played with the Pony League National Champion Shamrocks of Vienna, Va,. in the summer of 2002. "Coming from winning high school and summer programs will make Chip's transition to our program a smooth one," says Kee.
Jenna Wilson, Fr., SS/Util., Smithfield, Va. - Was all-district for Smithfield High School for four years (1999-2002)... was a four year letterwinner at shortstop... also played basketball for two seasons... had a .583 batting average with 22 RBIs and five home runs her senior season. Kee says, "Jenna's defensive prowess will be a key factor for us this season."
