Troy University Athletics
Troy Adds Former Liberty Outfielder Blake Gibson
7/7/2021 11:29:00 AM | Softball
TROY, Ala. – The Troy Softball team and head coach Beth Mullins announced the addition of former Liberty outfielder Blake Gibson Wednesday afternoon.
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"We are really excited to welcome Blake into the Troy Softball family," head coach Beth Mullins said. "She is a talented athlete that is going to be a great fit in our program's culture!"
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The Dothan, Ala. native returns home to the Wiregrass after making a trip to the Knoxville Regional Finals with the Flames.
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Gibson started 58 games in her two seasons with Liberty. Last season, the lefty batted at a .216 clip with six doubles, a triple and three home runs. Gibson also added 13 walks and a pair of stolen bases.
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Prior to her time at Liberty, Gibson spent four years at Rehobeth Hugh School, where she was a four-time all-conference selection and three-time all-state selection. The speedster was also named the 2018 North/South All-Star Game MVP and a Super 12 honoree.
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Gibson will join Brookelyn Cannon, Aayanah Hughes, Crystal Maze, Taylor McKinney and Emma Grace Walker in the class of 2021.
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"We are really excited to welcome Blake into the Troy Softball family," head coach Beth Mullins said. "She is a talented athlete that is going to be a great fit in our program's culture!"
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The Dothan, Ala. native returns home to the Wiregrass after making a trip to the Knoxville Regional Finals with the Flames.
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Gibson started 58 games in her two seasons with Liberty. Last season, the lefty batted at a .216 clip with six doubles, a triple and three home runs. Gibson also added 13 walks and a pair of stolen bases.
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Prior to her time at Liberty, Gibson spent four years at Rehobeth Hugh School, where she was a four-time all-conference selection and three-time all-state selection. The speedster was also named the 2018 North/South All-Star Game MVP and a Super 12 honoree.
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Gibson will join Brookelyn Cannon, Aayanah Hughes, Crystal Maze, Taylor McKinney and Emma Grace Walker in the class of 2021.
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