Alabama Secures Promising Talent on National Signing Day

The University of Alabama made significant strides in its athletic programs on National Signing Day, held on November 11, 2023. The university announced the signing of numerous talented athletes across various sports, showcasing its commitment to building competitive teams for the future.

Softball Signings Highlighted by Head Coach Murphy

Among the notable signings is a group of five softball players, including Ava Briski from Phoenix, Arizona, and Torynn Slaughter from the same city. Other recruits include Liv Keiter from Littleton, Colorado, Paige Stanfield from Overland Park, Kansas, and Ava Bush from Columbia, Missouri.

Head coach Patrick Murphy expressed his enthusiasm for the incoming class, stating, “We are so excited these five incredible young women said yes to us. They are great people first but also great athletes. They are all capable of doing great things at the University of Alabama.”

Gymnastics Welcomes New Stars

The gymnastics program also celebrated a successful signing day, welcoming a diverse group of six all-around athletes. This class includes Kennedy Cochran from Chandler, Arizona, Leigh Anne Elliott from Williamsburg, Virginia, and Avery Schlichting from Belvidere, Illinois.

Head coach Ashley Johnston shared her excitement, stating, “We’re thrilled to welcome this talented group to the Alabama gymnastics family. Each of them brings something special to our program – from leadership and artistry to fierce competitiveness and joy for the sport.”

Golf and Soccer Add New Talent

In golf, the program secured commitments from Phillip Dunham of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, and Bailey Sutter from Cullman, Alabama. Jay Seawell, the head coach, emphasized the importance of character in his recruits, saying, “When building a championship program, you need to obviously recruit talented young men, but you also have to find guys that have the character to be a great teammate.”

The soccer team welcomed three new players: Chelsea Rogers from San Jose, California, Zamorah Malinoski from Long Beach, California, and Jurnee Vrobel from Kearneysville, West Virginia. Head coach Wes Hart noted the immediate impact these athletes are expected to have, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Chelsea, Zamorah and Jurnee to the Alabama soccer family.”

Basketball and Track Signings

In basketball, while specific details about Tarris Bouie, a forward from Geneva, Ohio, were not released, the anticipation around his signing adds to the excitement surrounding the men’s basketball program.

The track and field program also made significant additions, including international athletes like Aline Kaiser from Switzerland and Catalina Rodriguez from Colombia, highlighting Alabama’s global outreach in recruiting talent.

As the University of Alabama continues to strengthen its athletic programs, the excitement surrounding these new signings reflects the dedication to fostering talent and building successful teams across all sports.