Top 10 Recruiting Class

[CalifLadyVolFan]

Top ten recruiting classes in 2010
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Madison Shipman from Valencia High School (Valencia, Calif.), is in the 2010 No. 1 recruiting class. Photo By: Scott Kurtz

03/12/10 - The University of Tennessee, with six top recruits, is the 2010 No. 1 recruiting class.

This is a smart recruiting class for Tennessee. Not only have they brought in six great softball players, but they all are overall athletes, most of them playing more than one sport. With that kind of athleticism, these players can come to the Lady Vol roster and provide flexibility and depth, which is an asset to any college coach.

Melissa Davin has rewritten the record books for Clovis East High School (Clovis, Calif.). In her junior year she batted .459 with a .776 slugging percentage. She is a two-time All-State and All-County player and a three-time All-League athlete. Davin has not only power, but also speed, and will be an asset to the Lady Vols lineup.

Tory Lewis plays three sports at Girls Preparatory School (Chattanooga, Tenn.). A true speedster, Lewis stole 22 bases in 23 attempts for her travel team, the Tennessee Fury. She also batted .466 with an on-base percentage of .502. With an impressive six state championship rings in three sports, Lewis is a pure athlete and will be a solid competitor for Tennessee. <!--[endif]-->

Chelsea O’Connor hit .585 with 32 RBIs last year for Windsor High School (Windsor, Colo.). She is a two-time All-State and a four-time All League selection. Another deadly combination of speed, power, and athleticism, O’Connor will be able to make an immediate impact at Tennessee.

Ellen Renfroe represents the pitching in this 2010 class. What is important about Renfroe is that she is not only a pitcher, but also a hitter and an athlete who can excel in several positions. From Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, Tenn., Renfroe led her team to their second consecutive state title last year. In her career, she has recorded a 0.36 ERA, 790 Ks and a 75-7 record.

Madison Shipman, out of Valencia High School (Valencia, Calif.), is one of the most highly recruited athletes in her class. A star shortstop and force at the plate, Shipman batted .411 last year for her high school squad. She also has played with and against some of the best competition in the nation. Her experience, her ability to hit for average and power, and her impressive defensive skills, will make her a top tier college athlete

Kourtny Thomas rounds out the recruiting class for the Lady Vols. The Houston County High School (Warner Robins, Ga.) infielder and catcher is a powerful hitter. Standing six feet tall, Thomas has an intimidating presence on the field and backs it up with consistency at the plate. She batted .307 and led her team to a district championship in 2009. A solid athlete, Thomas is also a basketball star for her high school.

The combination of speed and power is prominent in this class. They also have experience playing at a high level and competing against the best athletes in the country, which will obviously come in handy when the join Tennessee in the SEC.

With so much athleticism and skill, Tennessee is at the top of the 2010 recruiting classes.

Top Ten Recruiting Classes in 2010

Tennessee
Cal
Alabama
Florida
Texas A&M
ASU
Northwestern
UCLA
Washington
Oklahoma

[P8N4Heisman]

You know you have a sports addiction when you get excited about Tennessee's softball recriuting class.

[4everaVol]

Originally Posted by P8N4Heisman

You know you have a sports addiction when you get excited about Tennessee's softball recriuting class.

heck yeah

[dlw4n]

Originally Posted by P8N4Heisman

You know you have a sports addiction when you get excited about Tennessee's softball recriuting class.

Did you say sport addiction? I'm obsessed with Tennessee sports. This is like the model train set of athletics... a cute little hobby.

[10takum]

they should be fun to watch play i can't wait.GO LADY VOLS

[Escape Goat]

Originally Posted by dlw4n

Did you say sport addiction? I'm obsessed with Tennessee sports. This is like the model train set of athletics... a cute little hobby.

If you don't like it, and do not have anything decent to say about it, why don't you just refrain from typing.

[PineyBluff Vol]

The Weekly's are just reloading.

[CalifLadyVolFan]

Ashley Holmes, Catcher from Southern California signed with Tennessee during the late signing period. The 6'0" tall catcher adds another big bat to a 2010 class that feature tremendous power and speed.

This recruiting class will be adding much needed power and RBIs to the Lady Vols already potent offense.

[Escape Goat]

Originally Posted by CalifLadyVolFan

Ashley Holmes, Catcher from Southern California signed with Tennessee during the late signing period. The 6'0" tall catcher adds another big bat to a 2010 class that feature tremendous power and speed.

This recruiting class will be adding much needed power and RBIs to the Lady Vols already potent offense.

Which one of the new recruits is your daughter?

[Mini Me]

Originally Posted by VoL BaLL 777

Which one of the new recruits is your daughter?

I am guessing Melissa Davin...

[CalifLadyVolFan]

Melissa Davin is my daughter.

[Vol67]

Another note on Softball. The SEC is dropping the Doubleheaders and going to a 3 day schedule like baseball

[UTVolCountry]

It is only a matter of time before the Lady Vols Softball team wins a Championship.

[Escape Goat]

Originally Posted by UTVolCountry

It is only a matter of time before the Lady Vols Softball team wins a Championship.

I agree, they probably should have already won atleast 1.

[Escape Goat]

Originally Posted by CalifLadyVolFan

Melissa Davin is my daughter.

Good deal, best of luck to her