SB: Future Maverick named to National Team pool
12/8/2015 12:00:00 AM | Softball
By Brooke Ortale | UTAMavs.com
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Future UT Arlington softball player Briana Angel, declaring her intent to enroll in November, was selected as one of 69 Junior Olympic athletes to the National Team pool as announced by USA Softball.
Angel, who is currently a senior at La Grange High School, was recognized and placed in the National Team athlete pool, identifying her as a future candidate for US National Teams. Her outstanding play over the summer with the Texas Bombers Gold at the 2015 USA Softball Junior Olympic Cup has awarded her the opportunity.
"Briana is a good athlete with the potential to compete for numerous positions," UTA softball coach Kristie Fox said. "She brings a competitive attitude to our already strong recruiting class.
Angel has produced at a high level offensively in three years at La Grange, hitting .487, .458, and .452 respectively. As a freshman she scored 43 runs, while as a sophomore she compiled 55 runs, 39 RBI and 33 extra base hits. In her junior campaign, Angel tallied 40 runs, 41 RBI and 26 extra base hits.
The three-sport athlete is a three-time TGCA First Team All-State member, MaxPreps All-American, District Newcomer of the Year and two-time First Team All-District Team member. She led the Lady Leopards as a sophomore to a state championship, as well as an appearance in the state semi-finals as a freshman. Angel was also a regional qualifier as a member of the varsity track team.
Angel brings this year's deep signing class to nine. For a refresher of the other eight newcomers that will join Angel on the diamond in 2017 click:
http://www.utamavs.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/111315aad.html
The Mavericks will open the season at home against Texas Southern Feb. 11. The exciting UTA home schedule features games against Texas (March 11) and Arizona (March 12). Season tickets, Diamond Club membership information, as well as single-game tickets, will be available soon at UTATickets.com.
