Jefferson has the reigning BLITZ Player of the Year in Jenna Rapp and some big bats through the lineup. Some new names will also emerge early as playmakers, and the Lady Dragons are poised for another big run.

PRESEASON INFO

2024 Record: 21-14; Sweet 16
Head Coach: Allan Bailey (3rd Season)
Returning Starters: 5
Key Departures: Addi Self (GGC), Victoria Phagan (Brevard)
Key Players: Jenna Rapp (JR SS; All-State & BLITZ POY), Reagan Hays (SR 3B), Ally Baldwin (SR LF), Sara Grace Cooper (JR 1B), Braelynn Vandiver (JR P/2B)
“Sophia Bunn (rising freshman) can play all over the field and we expect to contribute in a big way,” adds Bailey. “Kristiana Truelove (SO P) will get a lot of innings in the circle this year and we expect her to do a lot of great things this year for us.”
Strengths: “Our lineup is going to be very deep and we expect to score a lot of runs with the bats that we have,” adds Bailey. “Our defense is going to be really strong and make plays behind our young pitching staff. Our biggest strength is our culture and the standard that we play to. We will always compete and battle for each other. This is a very special group and we have very high expectations for this season!”

“We are set to make a run at another region championship and a deep run to Columbus in the playoffs,” states Bailey. “Our defense and hitting can take us on another deep playoff run!”