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VanBrakle Prothro Adds Davis to 2023 Signing Class
Nov 22, 2022 | Softball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Head Memphis Tiger softball coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro has added another signee for the class of 2023 in Ariel Davis.
"We are excited to have Ariel join the Memphis Softball Family," said VanBrakle Prothro. "She is athletic, and her upside is big! Her and her family will be a great fit for our softball team and Memphis."
Davis, a shortstop from Brandon, Miss., comes to Memphis after prepping at Brandon High School where she hosts a .545 batting average and was named a 6x All-District player and was named a 2022 State of Mississippi All-Star MVP and the Offensive Player of the year. Last season, Davis posted a .486 batting average.
"I'm very excited to take this next chapter in my academic and athletic career," said Davis. "Becoming a Memphis Tiger has been a dream for me for a long time and I want to thank Coach VanBrakle Prothro for giving me this opportunity."
Davis played travel ball with D1Vision where she recorded a .625 on base percentage.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
"We are excited to have Ariel join the Memphis Softball Family," said VanBrakle Prothro. "She is athletic, and her upside is big! Her and her family will be a great fit for our softball team and Memphis."
Davis, a shortstop from Brandon, Miss., comes to Memphis after prepping at Brandon High School where she hosts a .545 batting average and was named a 6x All-District player and was named a 2022 State of Mississippi All-Star MVP and the Offensive Player of the year. Last season, Davis posted a .486 batting average.
"I'm very excited to take this next chapter in my academic and athletic career," said Davis. "Becoming a Memphis Tiger has been a dream for me for a long time and I want to thank Coach VanBrakle Prothro for giving me this opportunity."
Davis played travel ball with D1Vision where she recorded a .625 on base percentage.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tiger Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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