University of Memphis Athletics

Poole Inks Emmalyn Brinka for 2023 Season
Jan 26, 2022 | Softball
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Head softball coach Natalie Poole has added another standout to the 2023 signing class in Emmalyn Brinka.
"We are excited about Emmalyn becoming a part of our program. She is a true competitor and has good game intelligence and a ton of drive," said Coach Poole.
Brinka, a native of Chandler, Arizona, comes to Memphis after a four-year career at Corona del Sol High School where she was named to the First Team and Second Team All-Region as well as collecting First Team All-Academic honors for three years in a row.
Last year, she led her club team to an outstanding 48-14-3 record. She was ranked as the 15th pitcher for the Extra Innings Elite 100 in 2020 and was on the 2021 All-American Watch List.
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"We are excited about Emmalyn becoming a part of our program. She is a true competitor and has good game intelligence and a ton of drive," said Coach Poole.
Brinka, a native of Chandler, Arizona, comes to Memphis after a four-year career at Corona del Sol High School where she was named to the First Team and Second Team All-Region as well as collecting First Team All-Academic honors for three years in a row.
Last year, she led her club team to an outstanding 48-14-3 record. She was ranked as the 15th pitcher for the Extra Innings Elite 100 in 2020 and was on the 2021 All-American Watch List.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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