SALEM, West Virginia - Even though the 2023 Salem softball season is still a few months off, head coach Steve Potts is happy to welcome a solid recruiting class for his team. These student-athletes are on campus this fall, and will be key contributors for the Tigers softball program this spring.
Annabela Gonzalez: Bela is from San Diego, CA,. She brings much needed depth at catcher. She adds power to the lineup alongside adding enthusiasm and energy in the field. She is willing to learn and will be a solid addition to the program.
Athletic Achievements:
Played on the Varsity team since freshman year of high school.
CIF Open Division Championship Runner Up (2019)
Division 1 Champion Runner Up (2021)
Went to states All over Baja California representing Tijuana Otay, Mexico
Was invited to regionals in Tampico, Monterrey, Acapulco, and Culiacan representing Baja California.
"Bateadora Homronera" in 2018 and 2020 Baja California States
Represented Ciudad De Mexico in a private tournament against 19u and 15u Olympic Teams (2021)
Played and beat Mexico's Olympic 19u team Spring of 2021
Meladie LaRance: Mel is from Washington State. She brings speed to our program. Mel is a solid outfielder, quick on the bases and has deceptive power from the plate.
Academic Achievements:
2018-2022 - Honor Society
2022 - Sumner Senior High School - Graduation Award - double gold chord for 3.89
2022- Pierce Community College - Associates Degree.
2020 - 2022: Presidents List - Pierce Community College
Athletic Achievements:
2019 SPSL 4A First Team All-League - Outfield
2021 SPSL 4A First Team All-League - Outfield
2021 All-Area Team - Outfield
2022 - SPSL 4A First Team All-League - Outfield, Tacoma Athletic Commission Athlete of the Year, Team Captain
Jazmyn Moetului: Jamo comes to Salem from Fullerton, CA. She is a good corner infielder. She brings maturity and stability to the field. She is a smart batter who can hit for average and power.
Athletic Achievements
4 year Scholar athlete for both softball and volleyball
Second team all-league for Volleyball
Quarterfinalist of CIF Tournament in Junior Season
2 year starter and State Championship Participant at the Junior College Level
Alyvia Pittman: Alyvia hails from Harrisville, WV. Alyvia brings speed to our offense and defense. She is a solid shortstop in the field. At the plate, she can hit for average and power. Alyvia is another great addition to the program.
Athletic Achievements:
2021 named to the WVSSAC Class A State All-Tournament team
2021 2nd Team All State - Infield
2021 State Runner Up
2021 Regional Champ
2021 Sectional Champ
2021 2nd team LKC Conference - Infield
2021 team stat leader - Stolen bases, runs and hits.
2019 team stat leader - stolen bases
2019 Honorable Mention LKC conference
Mikayla Shepherd: Mikayla is from Fairmont, WV. She played shortstop in high school, and she also plays various other positions. Her versatility will be an asset to our program. Mikayla has good power along with the ability to have a good batting average.
Academic Achievements:
Member of National Honors Society
High Honors Graduate
Athletic Achievements:
2019 and 2021 First Team All-Conference
2021 Second Team All-State
Three-time Team Captain
2022 North-South Game Invitee
This recruiting class will be counted on to contribute this year in many areas. We look for each of these athletes to have outstanding careers here at Salem. Please join us in welcoming these new Fighting Tigers.
