Softball Inks Eight During The Signing Period

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Head coach Natalie Poole and the University of Memphis softball team announce the signing of eight players during the early signing period this week.

"We have an outstanding group of signees this fall," said Poole. "They are coming to us from all over the country. They are very competitive, versatile, and embrace hard work. These student-athletes are competing at a national level now, which will help them transition easier once they step foot on campus. I feel as though I could ask any of them to play different positions and they would thrive because of their talent. This group offensively will add both power and speed, both of which we love for our offense. I'm thrilled that these young ladies have chosen to become a part of the Memphis Tiger program and can't wait to get them on campus."

Meagan Chism
5-4 | Catcher/Infield
Bryant, Arkansas | Bryant High School

A native of Bryant, Arkansas, Chism comes to Memphis with extensive success at Bryant High School. In 2018, Chism helped lead her team to a 28-5 overall record and its second-straight 7A Conference Championship.

She is a three-time all-conference honoree and two-time all-state pick. In 2016, she was named the Bryant Hornet Defensive Player of the Year. As a junior, Chism averaged .462 with four homeruns and 23 runs driven in. She is a .445 career hitter with 85 runs scored and 72 runs driven in.

Chism is a three-sport athlete at Bryant, also competing in basketball and volleyball.

Chyanne Ellett
5-8 | Pitcher
Brownwood, Texas | Brownwood High School

A two-sport athlete from Brownwood, Texas, Ellett comes to Memphis with a 2016 state semifinal appearance under her belt. Last season, Brownwood High School finished with a 22-7-1 overall record.

Ellett has garnered several awards while at Brownwood, including the district most valuable player and third-team all-state in 2016, the district pitcher of the year and first-team all-state in 2017, and first-team all-district and second-team all-state in 2018.

In 2018, Ellett hurled five no-hitters and struck out 16 batters against Keller Central. She also tossed 13 strikeouts and a no-hitter against Burknurnett in the 2018 playoffs. She has an overall record of 60-21-1 with a 1.58 ERA and 833 strikeouts.

As a track athlete, Ellett was a 4A regional qualifier in the discus in 2016 and 2018.

Anna Hunt
5-5 | Infield
Columbia, Louisiana | Caldwell Parish High School

Hunt joins the Memphis squad from Columbia, Louisiana where she competed for Caldwell Parish High School. Last season, Hunt helped lead her squad to a 29-6 overall record as a middle infielder.

While at Caldwell Parish, Hunt earned all-district, all-state, and all-american honors. She finished her career with five letters won.

During her junior season, Hunt received an All-American Scholar-Athlete award. She finished the season with a .463 batting average.

Zoey LeCompte
5-6 | Pitcher
Parker, Colorado | Legend High School

LeCompte will attend Memphis after a stellar career at Legend High School in Parker, Colorado. The four-time all-conference pitcher was named second team as a freshman and sophomore before improving to first team as a junior and senior. LeCompte was also a two-time first team all-state selection in 2017 and 2018.

She had a 40-16 record in the circle for her career, striking out 234 batters in 357.1 innings pitched. LeCompte was an important piece in her team's back-to-back Colorado 5A State Championships, winning them as a junior and a senior. LeCompte ended her career with a 3.00 ERA.

Academically, LeCompte maintained a 4.0 GPA, and was in the top 10 percent of her class. She was also a member of the National Honor Society, and played club softball with the Corona Angels from 2015-19.

Brianna Lucero
5-3 | Utility
Riverside, California | Patriot High School

Lucero joins the Tigers after a high school career in which she led her team to two championships in 2017 and 2018. She finished her career hitting .357, totaling 50 hits in 78 games. She also stole 45 bases in her time at Patriot High School.

In her senior season, Lucero batted .412 with 37 runs, 11 RBI, two doubles and seven triples. She also led the league in stolen bases.

Lucero played club softball for the Corona Angels for four seasons, and held a batting average of .360 last season. Lucero dedicates her time off the field being a teaching assistant for special needs children.

Brady Rowland
5-4 | Catcher/Infield
Colbert, Oklahoma | Colbert High School

Rowland comes to Memphis from Colbert High School where she was a two-time conference most valuable player and four-time all-conference honoree. A two-sport athlete, Rowland also competed for three years on the basketball team.

She helped lead her Colbert High School softball team to three district and one regional championship. In the regional championship victory that sent her team to the state tournament, Rowland hit the walk-off home run.

Last season, Rowland averaged .552 at the plate with an on-base percentage of .667 and slugging percentage of .908. She recorded 48 hits with 14 doubles and five homeruns. In her career, she has knocked out 19 homeruns and driven in 76.

Rowland has competed for the Texas Glory club team for the past eight seasons. She is also a member of FCA, student council, and the honor society. For three years in high school, Rowland was ranked No. 1 in her class academically.

Camryn Wineinger
5-1 | Utility
Plant City, Florida | Lakeland Christian School

Wineinger comes to Memphis from Plant City, Florida and Lakeland Christian School. A two-sport athlete, Wineinger was also involved in girl's weightlifting at her high school.

A member of the varsity softball team since seventh grade, Wineinger has earned many accolades in the sport. In 2016, she was a first-team all-state, all-county and was awarded the Polk County 3A all-academic athletic player award. She also earned all-county honors in 2017 as a team captain.

She has been a part of two state championship teams as well as a runner-up squad. Wineinger is her high school's home run record holder and is the player with the most starts in her high school's program history.

Wineinger has competed for the Florida Impact 01 club team since 2015. In 2016, her team placed seventh at the ASA 16U Nationals and the next year they bested their performance with a third place showing. Last year, her 18U team finished ninth.

She is also a member of the National Honor Society, the French Club, FCA, and is her class treasurer.

Aliana Zavala
5-7 | Infield
Hemet, California | West Valley High School

Zavala joins the Tigers after a high school career at West Valley High School. Under head coach Delmont Crawford, she played four infield positions and was a letterwinner six times.

Last season, Zavala hit .538 with an on-base percentage of .556. She was a first-team all-league selection and earned the Captain's Patch at West Valley.

In high school, Zavala had several outstanding games including a 5-for-5 effort with a pair of triples, a double, and six RBIs.

For her career, she is hitting .472 with over 100 hits, 65 RBIs and 76 runs scored. She played club softball for the Corona Angels for three years with Tiger signee, Brianna Lucero.

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