Nolensville, TN Softball – Q & A With Luke Patton
How many years have you coached at Nolensville High?
This is my 6th season.
What are your expectations of the 2024 Team?
Last year’s team set the bar very high by finishing 3rd at the State Tournament. Having been to State once, we would love to get back there again, but our main focus is working as hard as we can to be the very best that we can be. As long as we do that, we will have a successful season.
Who are your key Seniors?
- All three of our seniors are returning starters.
- Sydney Dickinson, Maryville University signee, pitcher and 1st baseman (2023 Stats: .374 AVG, 15HR, 52 RBI).
- Kendra McNiel, Vol State
signee, catcher and 3rd baseman (.317 AVG, 14 XBH, 31 RBI). - McKenna Cupit, outfielder (.309 AVG, 24 R, 12 SB).
Top players to watch?
- We have five other returning starters.
- Jaycee Bilbrey, Georgia Southern University commit, junior outfielder (.419 AVG, 26 XBH, 54 R, 23 SB).
- Eva Armstrong, junior second baseman (.403 AVG, 45 R, 27 SB).
- Addi Leichty, junior outfielder (.362 AVG, 5 HR, 20 RBI).
- Lily Dale, junior third baseman and outfielder (.464 OBP, 24 R).
- Lily Dale, junior third baseman and outfielder (.464 OBP, 24 R).
- Lexi Sparkman, sophomore catcher and infielder (.286 AVG, 30 RBI).
What should fans know about this year’s team? Softball is a fast-paced, high intensity sport, and this year‘s team will be so much fun to watch. They are loud and energetic and have excellent overall speed. They have been working hard since July preparing for this season. We hope fans will come out and support the Lady Knights
