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2019 Softball Roster

5 Kayla Kight

  • Height 5-4
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Prev School St. John's River CC

Biography

AS A SENIOR (2019)
Started 44 of 45 games played, compiling a .234 batting average… finished with 20 RBI, 21 runs scored, 18 walks and was hit by eight pitches… recorded three triples and two stolen bases… had a season-high three hits against Queens, including two triples (Feb. 13)… drove in three runs at Tampa (Mar. 22) and had a three walk game at Florida Tech (Apr. 12)… named to the 2019 Spring Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

AS A JUNIOR [2018]
Finished with a .208 batting average after going 20-for-96 at the plate… brought in 11 RBI and scored 10 times… had a slugging percentage of .323, hitting two doubles, three triples and one home run… drew 18 walks, tied for the most on the team… went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a run scored against Lynn on Feb. 18.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Played two years under Jill Semento at St. Johns River State College… selected to the 2017 All Mid-Florida Conference second team… finished with a .399 batting average and .570 slugging percentage as a sophomore… tallied 63 hits in 158 bats with 33 RBI and 27 runs scored… recorded 15 doubles and two homers… had an impressive .940 fielding percentage, committing only 10 errors out of 168 chances... also earned the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges Academic Award.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology… daughter of Joseph Kight and Diana Denby with one sibling, Kennedy… played softball for four years at Creekside HS.

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2018Junior

    3B/U
    5'4"
    5
  • 5

    2019Senior

    IF
    5'4"
    5