Griffith signs with Bulldogs
The Warren County High School girls athletic programs are doing their part in sending athletes to the next level. Lady Pioneer Lacey Griffith signed a letter of intent Friday with Cumberland University to play softball.
Griffith is the daughter of Dawn and Brent Griffith and will become a Lady Bulldog this fall. Griffith has not only played softball for Warren County the past four years, she has also been a member of the Lady Pioneer soccer team, serving as the squad’s goalkeeper. She was named to the All-District team in both soccer and softball last year and was the softball team’s MVP. She is ranked No. 5 in her class, and also is a member of the student council, HOSA, NHS and the student body president advisor.
“My parents have played a big part in my activities in school,” Griffith said Friday. “They have been there and supported all the athletic programs I have been involved in and I’m very proud of them.
“I enjoy playing soccer and softball but softball is something I never get tired of playing. Coach (David) Upton has pushed me over the last two years and made me realize it takes hard work to become successful and I want to thank him for that. He has made me realize what I’m capable of.
“I feel I’m very fortunate to have the opportunity to go and play at Cumberland. I’m eager to learn and take my softball abilities to the next level and hopefully I can work hard this summer and be ready to play this fall.”
Cumberland University is a member of the NAIA and is in the Mid South Conference.
“Lacey is just the kind of player we like to have at Cumberland. I am big on academics and studies come first. We have had a 100 percent graduation rate over the past several years and Lacey is a very smart girl. I have seen her play a couple of times and she came down this spring for a little work out. She is one of those players who will work hard and will be pushing for a position this fall,” said Cumberland coach Junior Hawkins.