TROY, Ala. – Coming off a successful first season under head coach Eric Newell, Troy Softball is built for the future thanks to a strong recruiting class that features multiple prep players of the year and all-state selections.
Alyssa Faircloth was named the Alabama 7A Pitcher of the Year after she finished the season fourth nationally with 402 strikeouts, 33rd with four no-hitters and 97th with her 21 victories in the circle. The Tuscaloosa County High School star posted a 21-6 record to go along with a 0.92 ERA in 182 innings of work.