2016 Softball

Shayla Kicklighter
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Suwannee High School
- Hometown:
- Live Oak, Fla.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
IN THE MERCER RECORD BOOKS
SEASON-BY-SEASON
2016 at MERCER: Missed the entire 2016 season due to an injury.
2015 at MERCER: Appeared in 31 games as a true freshman, serving as one of the Bears’ top pinch runners … Had two hits in three at-bats … Also drew a walk for a .750 on-base percentage … Crossed the plate eight times on the season … Scored her first collegiate run in a win over IPFW on Feb. 6.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in softball at Suwannee High School under coach Tommy Chambers … 2013 and 2014 Sun All-area Softball team … 2012-13 and 2013-14 Coaches Award winner … Team won regionals in 2012-13 season and advanced to Florida 5A final four … AAU affiliate of Jacksonville Storm… Academic highlights include National Honor Society, Beta Club and National Society of High School Scholars
PERSONAL: Shayla Kicklighter was born on January 2, 1996 … She is the daughter of Gail and Robert Kicklighter … Has a brother Shawn (29) and a sister Shannon (22) … Majoring in biology at Mercer and hopes to become a sports medicine physician.