A pair of Coffee County Central High School softball players signed papers to continue their softball careers at Dyersburg State in a ceremony at CHS on Friday. Abby Woods and Maegan Phillips each have accepted scholarship offers to attend and play for the West Tennessee community college program. Dyersburg State is a member of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA). The Lady Eagles softball team is coached by George White.
CHS Senior Abby Woods(center) signs with Dyersburg State surrounded by family and coaches. Front Row(L to R) Lisa Woods(mother), Abby Woods, Chip Woods(father), Ashley & Cooper Woods(Sister/brother)
Second Row – Robert Brewington & Steve McNeal(travel ball coaches), Brandon McWhorter(former high school coach), Steve Wilder(Lady Raider head coach) & Judith StClair(former high school coach
When asked about why they chose Dyersburg State, both were impressed with the size of the campus and how well they liked the coach and their future teammates. “Coach White was easy to talk with and told me that I would have opportunities to play if I worked hard” said Woods who projects to be an outfielder at the college level. Phillips echoed the same sentiments adding, “Coach Wilder helped line this up for us and my favorite part will be that I will have Abby(Woods) there too.” Phillips hopes to remain as a catcher in college but could also fill a corner infield position.
CHS Senior Maegan Phillips(center) signs with Dyersburg State surrounded by family and coaches. Front Row(L to R) Diane Dyce(travel ball coach), Tracy Phillips(mother), Maegan Phillips, Stan Phillips(father), Lawson Phillips(brother)
Second Row – Robert Brewington & Steve McNeal(travel ball coaches), Brandon McWhorter(former high school coach), Steve Wilder(Lady Raider head coach) & Judith StClair(former high school coach)
New Lady Raider softball coach Steve Wilder had nothing but praise for the 2 seniors. “They will fit in well up there because they have a great work ethic and that is something that Coach Floyd instilled in them. They are a product of a program built on success by Coach Floyd and Coach Breeden before him that will serve them well in college ball.”
