WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Don Long, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball team, has announced the signing of Amelia Jenkins, pitcher from Dexter to the 2024-2025 squad.
Jenkins averaged 167 strikeouts a season for Dexter High School. She batted .386 her junior season and earned first team all-conference, first team all-district and first team all-region honors.
“Amelia is a solid pitcher who will add depth to our pitching staff, and she hits the ball exceptionally well,” Long said. “We are excited have Amelia on the 2024-2025 Grizzly Softball team roster.”
For more information about the Grizzly Softball team, visit the team’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/GrizzlySB, or MSUWPGrizzlies.com.
AMELIA JENKINS, seated second from left, a pitcher from Dexter, recently signed a national letter of intent to play for the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Softball team beginning in fall 2024. With Jenkins above are, seated from left, her father Erik Jenkins, mother Christina Jenkins and brother Drake Jenkins; standing from left, her Dexter High School coaches Starla Pulley, Tony Turner, Adam Neal and Chelsea Hoggard. (MSU-WP Photos)
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