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Here’s our TLI for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 …
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CONGRATS TO TORI TYSON
Howard University coach Tori Tyson was the recipient of a huge honor on Wednesday when the NFCA gave her the association’s 2020 Diversity Convention Scholarship for her commitment to working with minorities and growing the game of fastpitch in her community.
Hired prior to the 2019 season, Tyson revitalized the program and led the Bison to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament for the first time since 2015 and she led Howard to a 19-win season.
“I believe representation matters,” Tyson said in a statement. “Softball is growing, but we want to make sure it is growing everywhere. The goal for our sport should be for little girls to turn on the television and see themselves. Softball has changed so many lives and it can also save many more.”
Tyson, a former Corona Angels and Nebraska standout, and her program works directly with inner-city youth by offering free and discoutend clinics.
“Giving a little girl her first glove and or bat can change her life forever,” Tyson said.
I promise to continue to fight to grow the game everywhere and for everyone everyday! Softball saved my life there is a little girl somewhere that softball can save! We should Be endless in our pursuit to make that happen! https://t.co/IF8IgoA5Xq
— Tori Tyson (@ToriTyson) November 4, 2020
Read the full press release: https://t.co/NNTZZbSjsD pic.twitter.com/UUVRZLeSyB
— National Fastpitch Coaches Association (@NFCAorg) November 4, 2020
PITCHING TRAINING/HIGHLIGHTS
TLI wanted to take a look at how pitchers are getting ready for all the big events this weekend, so here you go.
Panthers Gold 2021 southpaw Dee Dee Hernandez is getting ready for the Bombers Exposure Weekend this weekend in College Station, TX.
Working and a Tuesday evening @thealliancefp @Los_Stuff pic.twitter.com/EP7sjAFuQk
— Dee Dee Hernandez (@DeniseDesireeH1) November 4, 2020
Texas Bombers Gold-McCorkle 2022 RHP Ella Hutzler doing some strength training to get ready for Bombers Exposure Weekend.
My trainer busted out the heavier tire. Every day is a better day to get stronger. 🤟🏽 pic.twitter.com/dZJcJxLFfP
— Ella Hutzler (@ellahutzler42) November 4, 2020
UNC Wilmington-commit Wilkinson Bouche is getting ready to head to Chattanooga, TN, with her Team PA-Hall teammates for the Scenic City Showcase.
Long pitching & hitting last night. Getting ready for TN this weekend❤️🤍💙 pic.twitter.com/YWdPKQjukt
— Wilkinson Bouche (@WilBoucheLHP) November 4, 2020
So Cal Athletics-Briggs 2021 RHP Lacie Ham putting in work at the Team NJ Arizona Fall Invitational.
Had a great trip to AZ this past weekend! #pitcher #workhard @UNCSoftball @UNCCoachPapa @SanJoseStateSB @psuviksSB @CoachBurns17 @PackSoftball @UofLSoftball @UKCoachLawson @Utah_Softball @JessicaAllister pic.twitter.com/wyJWWF0Yx4
— Lacie Ham (@LacieHam22) November 4, 2020
Minnesota right-hander Amber Fiser bringing some serious pop.
A little heat from @amber_fiser! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/I3s0wIxsER
— Minnesota Softball (@GopherSoftball) November 4, 2020
Rhose Island Thunder Gold-Wilson’s Samantha Lincoln, a 6-foot 2024 lefty, from this past weekend at Nightmare Fastpitch Octoberfest in Marlton, NJ.
Pitching highlights from last weekend! @nicolevent5 @RITG_Wilson @thunderjam134 @BobRossiRITG @BrenttEads @Los_Stuff @ExtraInningSB pic.twitter.com/lAvLLx3iF4
— Samantha Lincoln (@SamLincoln2024) November 4, 2020
Tampa Mustangs-Eve 2022 RHP Kylah Berry works on hitting her targets as she gets ready for the Scenic City Showcase.
https://twitter.com/BerryKylah/status/1324073239765749761
Miami Stingrays RHP Bailey Henderson with a nasty rise ball at the PGF College Showcase in Newberry, FL, last weekend.
PGF College Showcase Tournament last weekend in Newberry, FL. My rise ball. “Rise up, start fresh, see your bright opportunity in each new day!” @Top500Scout @Los_Stuff @thatsrightuhhuh @michelesmith32 @msmithsb16 @uacoachmurphy @NFCA @llefty18 @guywjackson @rollinssports pic.twitter.com/iwwjvlHuCk
— Bailey Henderson #40 (@bailey_40) November 4, 2020
Athletics Mercado-Russo 2024 RHP Ava Eldridge mowing ’em down during the fall.
2024 Ava Eldridge. Great all around player. Player to watch out for. @Los_Stuff @ExtraInningSB @ExposureD1 @SoftballConnect @athleticmercado @Btidd11 @ImpactRetweets @Sports_Recruits @softball_dugout @David34528840 https://t.co/dqmtbHLsM5
— Jesse Frausto – Athletics Mercado Academy (Texas) (@coachfrausto) November 4, 2020
COMMITMENT ALERTS
Camryn Cartouche, 2021, 3B/UT, Impact Gold-Jackson/Cypress Ranch High, TX, Stanford
It’s with extreme gratitude to God, my family, my coaches, my teachers and my teammates, that I am officially announcing my commitment to Stanford University. #TrustTheProcess #newnerd #fearthetree 🌲🥎 @ImpactGoldOrg @IG_National18U @CyRanchSoftball @StanfordSball pic.twitter.com/ISAQyQnbhL
— Camryn Carmouche (@CCarmouche1) November 5, 2020
Reagan Marchant, 2022, 1B/3B/OF, Carolina Elite SC National-Genovese/Hilton Head Island High, SC, South Carolina
Best birthday present ever!!! 🐔❤️🤙🏼 #Committed #OurStatement @GamecockSoftbll #SEC pic.twitter.com/D7bnpaF4Ur
— Reagan Marchant (@ReaganMarchant) November 5, 2020
Lilli Backes, 2022, P, Georgia Impact Premier-Gusaeff/O’Neal/Star’s Mill High, GA, North Carolina
I am beyond blessed to announce my commitment to further my academic and softball career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! Thank you to my family, coaches, and teammates who have helped me reach my dream! GO HEELS!!!💙🐏 @UNCSoftball @georgiaimpactf1 pic.twitter.com/uPu3WVQOww
— Lilli Backes (@lillibackes) November 4, 2020
Corissa Sweet, 2021, OF/2B/SS, Firecrackers Brashear/El Dorado High, CA, Long Beach State
I am super excited to announce that I have committed to play D1 softball at CSULB. Thank to all of my coaches, teammates, and family for the support. Go Beach!! @ondecksoftball @Los_Stuff @FloSoftball @ExtraInningSB @FCBrashear @romangallegos27 @CoachSowderLBSU @LBSUSoftball pic.twitter.com/Hs8ys6eQl3
— Corissa Sweet #30 (@SweetCorissa) November 5, 2020
Hannah Hunt, 2022, SS/UT, Ohio Hawks-Hutchinson/Watkins Memorial High, OH, Bowling Green State University
Very excited to announce that I have verbally committed to Bowling Green State University to play division 1 softball. Thanks to everyone that has helped guide me along this journey especially my parents. Go Falcons! #bgsu 🧡🤎@BGSUSoftball @OHHawks16UHutch @SoftballWatkins pic.twitter.com/zhbTf0KY9r
— Hannah Hunt (@Hannahhunt172) November 5, 2020
*** Scroll down to see more softball commits and a baseball player being OWNED by LSU-bound pitcher Emmah Rolfe…
