SAN ANTONIO – The UTSA softball team added five signees to the 2022 signing class announced by head coach Michelle Cheatham on Wednesday.
"This class is full of talented student-athletes that bring a ton of tools and versatility to the team, and their impact will be felt immediately," Cheatham said. "They are a fun group of young ladies that my staff and I are excited to get to work with."
Kylie Forney
Position: Utility
Hometown: Andover, Kan.
High School: Andover HS
Quote from Cheatham on Forney: "A left handed bat that is a true super utility seeing time on the left side of the infield and in the outfield. She's not only talented but a tough and gritty competitor."
Bio: Was part of the 2020-2021 Softball League Championship team for the Andover Trojans … received two honorable mention accolades in softball and basketball … was named 2018-19 Second Team Honorable Mention for third base … four-year letter winner for the Trojans … played for the Kansas Renegades club team … daughter of Matt Forney and Bobbie Paull-Forney … has one sister, Ashley.
Lilly Hood
Position: Infield/Outfield
Hometown: White Hall, Ark.
High School: White Hall HS
Quote from Cheatham on Hood: "Lilly is a tremendous multi-sport athlete that oozes athleticism. She has an incredible amount of bat speed and has the ability to play multiple positions on defense that help open up our lineup capabilities."
Bio: Four-time all-state and all-conference … all-state tournament player … also played basketball and volleyball all four years and earned all-conference in both.
Madison Lenton
Position: Outfield
Hometown: Missouri City, TX
High School: Elkins HS
Quote from Cheatham on Lenton: "Maddy is a true Roadrunner in every sense of the word. Her excitement for the game shows through in her abilities and she is another athletic player that can play in the infield or the outfield defensively. She's a tough out at the plate with the ability to hit for power."
Bio: Received 2020-2021 Team Offensive MVP recognition for the Knights … named 2020-2021 Second Team All-District infield … led the Knights in home runs during the 2020-21 season with six and led in slugging during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons … recognized for academic excellence for three seasons … played for Blaze Gold KTX club … daughter of Paul and Alison Lenton … has one brother, Kai … majoring in kinesiology.
Caton Letbetter
Position: Utility
Hometown: Troy, TX
High School: Troy HS
Quote from Cheatham on Letbetter: "A fierce competitor, she not only pushes herself but the people around her. Caton is an exciting player to watch both at the plate and in the field, and will be one to keep an eye on throughout her career here."
Bio: Named 2021 First Team All-Infield … 2020 First Team All-District … Five time Academic All-District … led the Trojans in home runs with 11 in 2021 … named TWSA Third Team All-State in 2021 … helped the Trojans to two playoff runs … led team in home runs with six and batting average before 2020 season was cut short due to the coronavirus … played for Texas Blaze 18u Gold club … also lettered in basketball and volleyball … daughter of Kyle and Jana Letbetter … has two brothers, Gage Letbetter and Keegan Lay, and one sister, Alexis Tippit … majoring in biology.
Reagan Smith
Position: Pitcher
Hometown: Santa Fe, TX
High School: Santa Fe HS
Quote from Cheatham on Smith: "Reagan has a presence that I really like on the mound. Her ability to control at bats in her favor and mix multiple planes is an exciting addition to our pitching staff."
Bio: Helped the Indians to regional finals appearances in 2021 and 2019 … recorded a 2.7 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in her junior season … was a four-year letter winner for Santa Fe … finished her freshman campaign with a 1.8 ERA and 2.00 WHIP … competed with the Bombers 18u National team … daughter of Brian and Tracie Smith … has one brother, Jonah … majoring in finance.
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