Graves adds three for 2024
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head softball coach Michael Graves has added three student-athletes to the roster for the 2024 season.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman head softball coach Michael Graves has added three student-athletes to the roster for the 2024 season.
Carson-Newman will welcome Wynter Morris (INF – Crozet, Va.), Riley Sharp (SS/2B – Moore, Okla.) and Braelyn Via (C/OF - Palmyra, Va.) to the banks of Mossy Creek in the fall of 2023.
"We tried to go after needs this year," Graves said. "We liked what Braelyn, Winter and Riley all bring to the table. I think the important thing is that all three of these players really want to be at Carson-Newman. And in turn, we really want them here. We hope all three can add value to our program."
Wynter Morris – 5-5 - INF - R/R - Crozet, Va. – Western Albermarle - @ wyntermorris23
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-time team MVP at Western Abermarle for coch Eric Keshin, Morris has hit no worse than .546 in her high school career. As a junior, she led her district in home runs, RBI and batting average. She has earned all-district honors every year of her career, including as an eighth grader.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Lauren and George Morris. She plans to study business and interior design at Carson-Newman. She comes from an athletic family. Her oldest brother Parker played baseball at Cornell. Her older sister Carter played softball at Christopher Newport. Meanwhile, another older brother Tanner, played baseball at Virginia before being drafted in the fifth round by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019.
Riley Sharp – 5-5 – SS/2B – R/R – Moore, Okla. – Southmoore - @rileyjosharp
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year varsity starter, Sharp has helped Southmoore High School to three Oklahoma 6A state titles. She hit .487 and slugged .706 while smacking 18 doubles and driving in 36 runs as a junior. Sharp is a three-time all-district selection. As a sophomore she hit a walkoff double to propel the Sabercats to a state title. As a senior she earned All-State honor and was her district's offensive player of the year.
PERSONAL: A member of the honor society with a 4.13 GPA, Sharp is the daughter of Stacey and Paul Sharp, she plans to study nursing at Carson-Newman.
Braelyn Via – 5-7 – C/OF - R/R - Palmyra, Va. – Fluvanna County - @BraelynVia
HIGH SCHOOL: Via was a second team all-district and first team all-central Virginia selection while playing for Tre Smith at Fluvanna County High School. She also played volleyball for the Flucos.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Jennifer and Brandon Via, she plans to study exercise science at Carson-Newman.
