[Softball] Trevecca Softball | Trojans Sign a Fourth for 2018-2019 Class

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NASHVILLE – Trevecca Nazarene University softball coach Ben Tyree announces the addition of four new student-athletes for the 2018-19 school year.


In their first three seasons as an official NCAA Division II program, the Trojans have already won multiple regular season and postseason Great Midwest Athletic Conference championships and advanced to and collected wins in two appearances at the NCAA Regional. These four additions only add to the chances of more championships and successful visits to regional play.


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Matti Byrd is a 5-foot-7 catcher who is transferring from Austin Peay.

Lenna Robinson is a 5-foot-5 multi-tool athlete from Roane County High School and Kingston.

Cali Norrod is a 5-foot-10 pitcher/outfielder from Crossville where she attends Home Life Academy.

Kaylor Chaffin is a 5-foot-6 middle infielder from Goodlettsville and Beech High School.


"We are thrilled to have these four players commit and sign to join us next season," coach Tyree said. "Each adds a different element, and we expect they'll come in ready to play, bringing their valuable experience to help us in the even tougher G-MAC."


COMPLETE DETAILS

MATTI BYRD

Byrd's addition marks the second Division I prospect to the Trojans lineup. Caitlyn Hudgins committed to Austin Peay before deciding on the Hill. Byrd played four years of softball at Hendersonville High School.


A career starter for coach Jeff Serbin at Hendersonville High School, Byrd helped lead the Commandos to their first appearance in the TSSAA sectionals in 15 years. She caught two perfect games in her high school career. In all she produced a career .375 batting average and a .585 slugging percentage with 51 doubles, six triples, seven home runs and 105 RBI. Her 51 doubles are second-most in school history. As a senior, batted .342, including 15 doubles and 26 RBI following her junior season that produced a .396 batting average with three home runs, while leading the team with 13 doubles for the District 9-AAA regular-season and tournament champions. As a sophomore, she batted .372 with 13 doubles and 27 RBI. She was named to Team Tennessee in Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star Series and is a four-time selection on the All-Sumner County and all-district teams. She also made the TSSAA All-Academic Award four times.


"We are excited to add Maddi as she will add immediate depth. She played travel ball with several of our players, and we recruited her out of high school so we are familiar with her and she will fit in immediately," Tyree said. "She is a great example of a Christian-Scholar-Athlete."


Her parents are Keith and Wendy Byrd.


LENNA ROBINSON

Robinson, coached by Wendy Johnson, is a multi-position player. To describe her as "an athlete" is accurate as she will help the Trojans with her versatility and speed. Additionally, Robinson played for Coach Richie Wood on the summer team, FURY-WOOD. She played with the team at the PGF Futures National Championship when they finished as runner-up. Coach Wood is an alum and former adjunct professor at Trevecca. Last season the Roane County Team Captain hit .465 with 25 stolen bases. Additionally, she served as the captain of the Roane County basketball team.


Off the field, honors include serving as the basketball and football Homecoming Court and voted as the Homecoming Queen. Robinson is a member of the FCA and named a 2017 Wendy's Heisman winner, made the Tennessee Coaches Association All-Academic Team, All-County, and All-Region in Softball.


"We are excited to have Lenna join our team, and we expect her to compete right away for playing time," Tyree said. "Getting to see her attend our summer camp helped identify Lenna as someone who can help our team. She wanted the smaller campus feel and a Christian atmosphere and believes she found the best place to meet both of those desires."


Her parents are Erin Robinson Finks and J.W. Robinson III.


CALI NORROD

Norrod carries a 4.0 GPA and played summer ball with current Trojan, Megan Groves for the TN Ballhawks. The Ballhawks are coached by Shannon Groves. In the summer of 2017, Cali played for the TN Firebirds 00, coached by Jad Murphy.


Norrod can play several positions and pitches from the circle. At the plate, she hits left-handed and possesses ability running the bases. Her 2017 TN Firebirds 00 finished in the top 10 at the ASA Nationals.


"We are proud to add Cali to next season's team," Tyree said. "She's attended our Trevecca camps, which helped her develop a connection to our team. Cali will arrive ready to compete for playing time and helps us improve our chances of making more runs in the postseason. Cali shows a strong desire to compete and attending a Christian school was a significant factor in her decision to join us."


Her parents are Terri and Lonnie Norrod.


KAYLOR CHAFFIN

Chaffin, currently coached by Brian Drake, was coached by Monica Braswell and Alan Banks. Chaffin made the All-District and All-Sumner County team after hitting .368. She posted an outstanding GPA of 4.0 at Beech.


"We are excited to have someone like Kaylor joining us," Tyree said. "Her coaches tell me she is one of the hardest workers and loves to compete. At the Trevecca Elite Camp, she showed in person what she could do. Already a great student, she continues our tradition of great athletes and scholars."


Chaffin played travel ball with TN Elite, coached by Byron Page. Previously she played for Legacy SOS, coached by Keith Byrd. Her hitting coach is Alan Banks, father of our Kat Banks who assisted Trevecca last year. Chaffin played travel ball with current Trojan Brooke Eakes.


Her parents are Kyndra and Eric Chaffin.


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