Dexter, Missouri - Dexter High School Lady Bearcat softball outfield Lauryn Davis was a perfect pick by Mineral Area College.
"She is a good softball player, Coach Dave Guemmer commented. "A lot of girls are not outfielders and we get a lot of infielders and we have to convert some to the outfield. We don't have to do that with her."
Dexter Softball Coach Stara Pulley is looking forward to the 2018 Spring Softball Season. She spoke highly of Davis' ability as an outfield and said she was a very well rounded talented young lady.
"She has great range in the outfield and has a very good arm on her," stated Pulley. "Last year she had 24 putout. She continues to work on her offense and works hard out of season on her offensive and defensive abilities."
"She has great leadership abilities and works very hard on and off the field. She will make a great addition in the Mineral Area program."
Last season Lauryn hit .306 and a .370 on-base percentage and nine stolen bases. She made 24 putout and had an .824 fielding percentage. Davis moved to Dexter from Naylor for her junior and senior years.
"She came from a great softball program," commented Coach Pulley. "Lauryn came to us with a winning drive and winning experience. She was a great addition to our team and it felt like she had been here for more than just one year."
Davis believes she will continue to be an outfield at the college level and enjoy that position.
Why choose Mineral Area? "I like that ii is smaller and closer to home," stated Davis. "It's not like jumping into a big college."
Mineral Area College is a NJCAA Division II college located in Park Hills, Missouri.
"Lauryn will truly be missed, she has a smile that will brighten anyone's day. She is a great leader to our team, she is our only senior this year and is a great role model for our younger players. She has a great personality and is a great teammate. She works hard and continues to pursue to get better. Lauryn has a great family that supports her and has supported our program, I am thankful for the last two years that I have gotten to coach and know Lauryn. I know she will continue to do great things in her life after high school and will be a great asset to the Mineral Area College softball program. I am looking forward to watching her pursue her passion at the next level."
Pictured are front row from left to right: Dexter softball coach Starla Pulley, Lauryn Davis, Amy Davis, Brad Davis, and Jonah Davis.
Back row from left to right Athletic Director Aaron Pixley, Dexter Assistant softball coach Leonard Morse, Arlene DAvis, Joe DAvis, and Mineral ARea Coach Dave Guemmer.
