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Find the article on GHC's Home Page by Clicking one of the following Links:  GHC signee Jazmin Hawkins sliding into home during Buford's State Championship in fall 2012. Add Comment by Georgia Highlands College Reports and Rome-News Tribune  Georgia Highlands College has announced the completion of its inaugural softball signing class. Twenty-one Lady Chargers will suit up for the school’s debut campaign in the spring of 2014, according to Melissa Wood, head coach. "The inaugural GHC softball recruits represent some of the best talent in Northwest Georgia and beyond.” she said. “We have 21 great players who will create the tradition of Charger Softball." The class includes athletes from Virginia and 14 counties in Georgia. They include:
Georgia Highlands College is an access-mission state college of the University System of Georgia, serving more than 5,500 students at five campuses in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Dallas and Douglasville. Read more: RN-T.com - Lady Chargers announce first softball signing class  #8 Amber Lovering Position: Outfield Throw: Right Bat: Switch Hometown: Rome, Georgia Current School: Model High Amber Lovering comes to Georgia Highlands from Model High School in Rome, Georgia. Lovering competed in softball, basketball, and tennis at Model. A four-year varsity letter-winner in softball, Lovering was the team MVP in 2010 and was awarded the Silver Slugger Award in 2012 and 2013. The team finished 3rd in the region and made it to the first round of the state tournament. In basketball Lovering helped her team to a 7AA Sub-Region basketball championship, 7AA region championship and runner-up finish in two consecutive seasons, and an Elite 8 Tournament spot in 2012. In tennis she competed at the state tournament in 2012. Outside of athletics, Lovering is a member of the BETA club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She volunteers at Toys for Tots, the local soup kitchen, and spends time with the elderly in the community. Academically, a four-year honor roll student and will be on HOPE scholarship at GHC in the fall. Wood states: "Amber is a competitor. She strives to be excellent at everything she does and has her priorities in line. She is fast and is not afraid to get dirty. I look for her to make an immediate impact here at GHC." Lovering states: "I chose to attend Georgia Highlands because right when I walked on campus, I knew this is where I wanted to be. I felt GHC will help me achieve my personal goals to make my future even better than I could imagine."   #16 Grayson West Position: Infield Throw: Right Bat: Right Hometown: Lilburn, Georgia Current School: Parkview High West comes to Georgia Highlands from Lilburn, Georgia where she attended Parkview High School. While at Parkview, West lettered her junior and senior seasons. In 2012, West helped the Panthers to a third-place finish at the region 8-AAAAAA tournament and advanced to the 1st round of the State Play-offs at Milton High School. West also lettered four times in track and field at Parkview where she threw the shot-put and discus. Wood states: "Grayson has a powerful swing. She has the desire to become a better hitter, and could potentially be one of the biggest power threats in our line-up." West states: "I chose Georgia Highlands because I wanted a chance to play softball in college and this provided me with a chance to do so." 
 #28 Shannon Albright Position: Pitcher Throw: Right Bat: Right Hometown: Mechanicsville, Virginia Current School: Hanover High Shannon comes to Georgia Highlands from Mechanicsville, Virginia where she currently attends Hanover High School. As a freshman, Albright led Hanover in the circle to a Regional Quarterfinals while making the Group AAA Capital District 2nd Team and Capital District All-Academic Team. As a sophomore, Hanover made their back-to-back appearance at the Regional Quarterfinals while Albright garnered Capital District 1st Team, Capital District All-Academic Team, Central All-Regional 2nd Team, Central All-Regional All-Academic Team, and the Richmond Times Dispatch All-Metro 2nd Team accolades. Shannon missed her junior season due to a car accident but will be back in action this Spring for her senior campaign. Albright is also a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, 4 Year Honor Roll Recipient, Hanover Academic Award Winner, a teaching assistant, DECA member, FBLA & Fellowship of Christian Athletes, HAWKS Ambassador, 2012 Richmond Times Dispatch Scholar Athlete of the Month nominee, and the 2012 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nominee. Wood states: "Shannon is a dominant pitcher with excellent speed and a great change-up, and on top of that, she can handle her own in the batters box. She will make an immediate impact here at Georgia Highlands." Albright states: "I chose Georgia Highlands because I wanted to be part of the historic new program, and GHC gives me the opportunity to strive and be the best I can be in the classroom and on the field." 
 #10 Lindsay Roach Position: Utility Throw: Right Bat: Switch Hometown: Cartersville, Georgia High School: Woodland High ('10) Current School: Georgia Highlands Lindsay Roach is one of two players that is already attending Georgia Highlands College. Roach, a Cartersville native, came to Highlands from Woodland High School where she graduated in 2010. Roach has not used any collegiate eligibility. At Woodland, Roach was part of the state tournament team when they compiled a record of 20-10. She also lettered in soccer and basketball while being a member of the FCA Club. Other activities Roach is involved in includes the Community Makeover for the West Ridge Church in 2012, Group leader of SPLASH Bartow, and did a study abroad trip in May of 2012 where she toured both Italy and Greece. Roach is currently employed in Cartersville as a recreational umpire/referee. Wood states: "Lindsay is a pure athlete. She is fast, has a good eye, and is highly competitive. I look at her to be a leader of the younger girls both on and off the field." Roach states: "I chose to attend GHC because I am able to save money while living at home and to get my core classes done." 
 #3 Taylor Alton Position: Utility Throw: Right Bat: Right Hometown: Cumming, Georgia Current School: Forsyth Central High Taylor Alton comes to Georgia Highlands from Forsyth Central High School in Cumming, Georgia. A four-year letterman at Forsyth, she helped her team to a Sweet 16 finish in the State Playoffs her senior season. She also helped Forsyth to a North Cobb Tournament 1st place finish where she was named the MVP. Also in her senior year, Alton's #3 jersey was retired at Forsyth along with garnering the Team MVP Award. Alton also played soccer for two years earning the Coaches Award both seasons. Active in the community, she has played softball to raise money for breast cancer and volunteered hours during the Christmas break at North Side Hospital in Forsyth County. In the summer, Taylor plays for the Coal Mountain Lightening travel team. Wood states: "Taylor is an all-around utility player, she can do it all. Her hard work and great attitude will be instrumental in setting the tone for our young program." Taylor states: "I chose Georgia Highlands to play the game that I love and to meet great people."   #15 Kayleigh Medlin Position: Infield Throw: Right Bat: Right Hometown: Bremen, Georgia Current School: Bremen High Kayleigh Medlin comes to Georgia Highlands from Bremen Georgia where she attended Bremen High School under Coach Amy Pointer. As a junior, Medlin was named the 2011 Defensive Player of the Year and All Region Honorable Mention. As a senior, Medlin racked up the awards including Bremen's Offensive Player of the Year, Most Valuable Player, and the Captains Award. She was also awarded 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area, and 2nd Team All-State. Medlin also played four years of Varsity Basketball. As a junior, she was given the Rebound Award and picked as an All Region Honorable Mention. As a senior Medlin made the All Region team for the second consecutive season, this time on the 2nd Team. Outside of softball, Medlin is a member of the National Honors Society. Active in the community, she is a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha and works as a coach for the BHS softball and basketball camps. Coach Wood states: "Kayleigh is going to be a key player in our inaugural season. I can see her carrying the GHC name to a big-time four-year softball institution. She has size, game sense, and a competitive edge. Look for her at first base and in power spot of the line-up." Medlin states: "I chose Georgia Highlands because I am confident in the coaching staffs' ability to expand my softball skills and to help me achieve my goal of playing Division I softball." 
Pictured with Kayleigh are:  The prospect camp is scheduled for this Saturday and it looks like it is going to be great weather! Get your forms in today. More detailed camp information under the fan zone section titled camps, or just click the button linked to the page below. See you Saturday! | 
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