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Three Lady Lions Named All-Region

HENDERSON, Tenn. – May 7, 2008 – Three Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions were named to the All-Region XI Team on the first day of the regional tournament in Henderson. Brittany Bradford, Tarrah Tucker, and Britney Caldwell were among the 18 players selected to the team.

Bradford, a junior catcher from Henderson, Tenn., led the Lady Lions in hitting with a .420 average that included 66 hits. Tucker, a junior pitcher/first baseman from Lyles, Tenn., set several single-season records including ERA (1.19), wins (23), and strikeouts (287). Caldwell, a sophomore pitcher/first baseman from Dickson, Tenn., led the team in both homeruns (6) and RBI (36) while hitting .361 in the cleanup spot for Freed-Hardeman.

The Lady Lions finished the season with a record of 34-17.




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Lady Lion Softball News

Three Lady Lions Named All-Region
Three Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions were named to the All-Region XI Team on the first day of the regional tournament in Henderson. Brittany Bradford, Tarrah Tucker, and Britney Caldwell were among the 18 players selected to the team.

Eight Lady Lions Earn All-Conference Softball Honors
Eight Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions were honored by the TranSouth Athletic Conference during the conference tournament on Wednesday, April 30.

Tucker Named Conference's Top Pitcher for Second Straight Week
For the second week in a row, Freed-Hardeman’s Tarrah Tucker has been named the TranSouth Athletic Conference’s Pitcher of the Week.

Tucker Named TranSouth Co-Pitcher of the Week
Freed-Hardeman’s Tarrah Tucker was honored as the TranSouth Conference’s co-pitcher of the week for the week ending April 20, 2008.

Ten Games in Five Days for FHU Softball
Thanks to a couple of early-season rainouts, the Lady Lions will play 10 games over the next five days in the final week of conference play.

Lady Lions Receiving Votes in Latest NAIA Poll
Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion softball team was among those in the receiving votes category in the latest NAIA national poll released on Wednesday, April 9.

Tucker's No-Hitter Highlights Softball Sweep
Junior Tarrah Tucker tossed her second career no-hitter as the Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions extended their winning streak to eight games with a double-header sweep of Crichton College (Tenn.) at Morgan Stadium on Thursday, March 6.

Lady Lion Softball Signs Local Standout
Freed-Hardeman kept its corner on the market of local softball talent with the signing of Chester County standout Melissa Balding to a scholarship on Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Chester County High School library in Henderson.

Lady Lions Sweep Union in Conference Opener
The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lion softball team used a pair of late-inning rallies to sweep a double-header from Union University (Tenn.) in the conference openers for both teams.

Lady Lions Sweep Through Martin Methodist Tournament
The FHU Lady Lion softball team won all four of its games at the Martin Methodist Spring Tournament on Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, including a pair of wins over No. 17 Campbellsville University.

FHU Softball Picked Third in TranSouth in Pre-Season Coaches' Poll
The Freed-Hardeman Lady Lion softball team was picked to finish third in the conference in the pre-season coaches' poll that was released on Monday, Jan. 28.

Lady Lions Remember Wife, Mother, Fan
On Friday, Sept. 14, friends, FHU faculty and students, and family gathered at Morgan Stadium to remember and celebrate the life of the late Beverly Bradford.

Walker Valley Standout Signs with Lady Lions
By GENE HENLEY
Banner Sports Writer

Recent Walker Valley graduate Natalie Carson put an end to the question as to where she was going to play college softball at recently, with the confirmed decision that she would attend Freed-Hardeman University in the fall.

Waverly’s McClary Signs with FHU Lady Lions
Henderson, Tenn. – The Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions softball program has inked its third signee for the upcoming season. According to FHU Coach Todd Humphry, Augusta McClary, a middle infielder/pitcher from Waverly, Tenn., has signed with the Lady Lions for the 2007-2008 season.

Lady Lions Add Creek Wood Standout to 07-08 Softball Roster
Henderson, Tenn. – Freed-Hardeman University head softball coach Todd Humphry has announced the second signing for the 2007-2008 season. Brittany Steverson, a centerfielder/shortstop from Burns, Tenn., has signed a letter of intent to play for the Lady Lions in the fall.

FHU Softball Lands First Signee for 07-08 Season
Henderson, Tenn. – The Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion softball program has landed its first signee for the 07-08 season, according to head coach Todd Humphry. Jill Brock, a short stop from McNairy Central High School, has signed a letter of intent and will attend Freed-Hardeman University in the fall.

Lady Lion’s Run Falls Short in Region XI Tournament
Henderson, Tenn. – The Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion softball team’s post season tear ended on Thursday night at the hands of conference foe Union University in the Region XI tournament. In the two team’s seventh meeting of the 2007 season, the Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Lions 6-3, eliminating them from the region tournament and ending their national tournament run.

Four Lady Lions Earn All-Region Honors
JACKSON, Tenn. - In a ceremony during day one of the NAIA Region XI Tournament in Jackson, the All-Region XI Honors were announced. Freed-Hardeman University was represented by Britney Caldwell, Tarrah Tucker, and Brittany Bradford on the first team, while Brittany Johnson received second team honors.

FHU’s Bradford and Maberry Named TranSouth Scholar Athletes
Henderson, Tenn. – The TranSouth Athletic Conference has released its 2007 Softball Scholar Athlete team. Freed-Hardeman University’s Brittany Bradford and Alyssa Maberry represent the Lady Lions on the team.

Lady Lions Receive #3 Seed in Region XI Tournament
Henderson, Tenn. - After finishing as the runner-up in the TranSouth Athletic Conference tournament May 3-5, the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion softball team has received a #3 seed in the Region XI tournament.

Six Lady Lions Earn TranSouth Softball Honors
Henderson, Tenn. - The TranSouth Athletic Conference has released it's 2007 All-Conference team. Six Lady Lions represented Freed-Hardeman University on the team, including right handed pitcher/third baseman Brittany Caldwell who was named the Freshman of the Year. Caldwell was joined on the All-Conference First Team by teammates Brittany Johnson, Brittany Bradford, and Tarrah Tucker. Adrienne Gann and Jacqueline Stinson received Second Team honors.

Lady Lions a Surprise in the TranSouth Tournament
Henderson, Tenn. - After playing five games on the final day of the TranSouth tournament, the Lady Lions left the field cold, wet, and tired---and just one run away from a championship. FHU started the day with a game at 11 a.m., rested for one game, and then played four straight until 1:30 a.m. when they dropped their final game 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning.

FHU’s Tarrah Tucker Earns TranSouth Pitcher of the Week Honors
Henderson, Tenn. – Freed-Hardeman University’s Tarrah Tucker has been named the TranSouth Athletic Conference softball pitcher of the week for the week ending April 29, 2007.

Lady Lions Head into Tournament as #4 Seed
Henderson, Tenn. - After sweeping Crichton College in their last regular season series, the Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion softball team heads into this week's TranSouth Conference Tournament as the #4 seed.

Tucker Pitches Perfect Game in FHU’s 30th Win
Henderson, Tenn. – Tarrah Tucker, a sophomore pitcher from Lyles, Tenn., pitched a rare perfect game on Thursday night against TranSouth Conference foe Crichton College.

Lady Lions Receive Votes in National Rankings
Henderson, Tenn. - The Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lions softball team moved into the receiving votes column in the latest NAIA polls released on April 11.

FHU’s Tucker Named TranSouth Pitcher of the Week
JACKSON, Tenn. – Tarrah Tucker of Freed-Hardeman University has earned TranSouth Pitcher of the Week honors for the week ending April 1, 2007.

FHU Baseball, Softball Teams Jump to Fourth in Region XI
Henderson, Tenn. – The Freed-Hardeman University baseball and softball teams have both jumped from No. 6 to No. 4 in the Region XI rankings released on April 2.

Lady Lions Move Up in Region XI Rankings
Henderson, Tenn. - After being ranked in the Region XI seventh spot the week of March 20, the FHU Lady Lions softball team has moved up a notch to No. 6 in this week's poll ending March 26.

FHU’s Bradford, Caldwell Earn TranSouth Honors, Caldwell Gets Region Pick
JACKSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University's Brittany Bradford and Brittany Caldwell have been selected as the TranSouth Conference Player and Pitcher of the Week respectively for the week ending March 25, 2007. Caldwell was also named the NAIA Region XI Pitcher of the Week.

2007 TranSouth Softball Pre-Season Poll Released
JACKSON, Tenn. - The 2007 version of the TranSouth Conference Softball Pre-Season Poll, as voted by the coaches, has been released. Trevecca Nazarene University (Tenn.), the defending TranSouth regular season and tournament champion, has been selected to repeat in 2007 by gaining eight of the nine first place votes.

Pickler and Pierce Named Academic All-Americans
Marie Pickler and Rachael Pierce have been honored as NAIA Scholar Athletes. To receive this honor, an athlete must be a junior and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.50 and participate in 1/3 of the total games played by her team.

FHU's Pickler Receives All-Region Honors
Henderson, TN-Lady Lion senior Marie Pickler was named All-Region honorable mention at the conclusion of the 2006 softball season.

FHU Players Receive Transouth Post-season Honors
Three Lady Lion softball players received Transouth All-Conference honors at the Conference tournament held at Cumberland Univ. in Lebanon, Tenn.

FHU Softball Signs Lipscomb Player
Traci Gibbons has signed a letter of intent and scholarship to play softball for Freed-Hardeman University according to head coach Todd Humphry. The senior from Franklin, Tenn. will join the Lady Lions in the fall.

FHU Freshman Has Jersey Retired
On December 9, members of the Lady Lion Softball team traveled to Centerville, TN and Hickman County High School for the jersey retirement of FHU freshman Tarrah Tucker. Tarrah became the first softball player in HCHS history to be so honored.

2006 TRANSOUTH SOFTBALL PRE-SEASON POLL ANNOUNCED
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 2006 TranSouth Conference Pre-Season Softball poll has been released. This poll is voted by the five head coaches in the TranSouth. Union University is this year’s pick to win the league with Martin Methodist in a close second.

LADY LIONS SIGN GOODPASTURE DUO
The Lady Lion Softball Team has added a pair of standout players from Goodpasture Christian School. Amanda Bagwell and Heather Purcell have signed letters of intent and will join the Lady Lions beginning in 2006.

LADY LIONS SIGN CHESTER COUNTY PLAYER
Henderson, TENN. Betsy Pickler has signed a letter of intent and scholarship to play softball with the Lady Lions according to Head Coach Todd Humphry.

LADY LIONS LAND COOKEVILLE PLAYER
The FHU softball team has signed Alyssa Maberry to a letter of intent and scholarship, according to Head Coach Todd Humphry.

FHU SOFTBALL SIGNS ELKHART, IND. PLAYER
Stephanie Sailor, a catcher and third baseman from Elkhart, Indiana has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Freed-Hardeman University according to Head Coach Todd Humphry.

PICKLER AND GANN RECEIVE ALL-REGION HONORS
Freed-Hardeman University softball players Marie Pickler and Adrienne Gann have received honors on the first day of the 2005 NAIA Region XI Softball Tournament being played at Union’s Fesmire Field, May 11.

LADY LION SOFTBALL RECEIVES BID TO REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
JACKSON, TENN-The Freed-Hardeman University softball team received a bid to advance to the Region XI NAIA National Tournament for the first time since 1998, May 8. The double elimination tournament will be hosted by Union University at Fesmire Field in Jackson, Tenn., May 11-13.

LADY LIONS EARN ALL-CONFERNECE SOFTBALL HONORS
NASHVILLE, TENN- Five Freed-Hardeman University softball players earned TranSouth postseason honors at the TSAC softball tournament held at Trevecca Nazarene in Nashville, Tenn., May 4-6.

LADY LION SOFTBALL HONORED AS SCHOLAR ATHLETES
The TranSouth Conference honored four of the Freed-Hardeman Lady Lions softball team members as Scholar Athletes for the 2005 season, May 4. Marie Pickler, Cassie Smith, Kayla Hall, and Rachel Pierce were all honored.

FHU SOFTBALL HOSTS UNION, DEDICATES NEW STADIUM
HENDERSON, TN-The Lady Lions softball team hosted Union University Thursday, splitting wins in a double-header. FHU fell 0-2 to the Lady Bulldogs before picking up the second-game win, 5-3.

FHU SOFTBALL SIGNS COLLINWOOD PLAYER
Ragan Greer has signed a letter of intent to play softball for Freed-Hardeman University according to head coach Todd Humphry.

FHU SIGNS HICKMAN COUNTY STANDOUT
Tarrah Tucker has signed a letter of intent and has accepted a scholarship to play softball for the Lady Lions according to FHU softball coach Todd Humphry.

FHU SOFTBALL SIGNS CHESTER COUNTY PLAYER
Freed-Hardeman University has signed Brittany Bradford to a letter of intent and scholarship to play softball according to head coach Todd Humphry. She will join the Lady Lions in August 2005.

FHU softball signs Mt. Juliet softball player
Freed-Hardeman University has signed Carmen Gulley to a letter of intent to play softball for the Lady Lions according to head coach Todd Humphry. The second baseman and outfielder from Mt. Juliet will join the Lady Lions in August.

FHU Breaks ground for new softball stadium
The Lady Lions softball team will soon have a new home, the Morgan Softball Stadium. FHU broke ground for the $160,000 stadium Sept. 27.

FHU Softball Signs Lawrenceburg Athlete
Freed-Hardeman University’s Lady Lion softball program has signed Audrey Stofel to a letter of intent, according to head softball coach Todd Humphry.

FHU Softball Receives Votes in Latest NAIA Poll
The Lady Lion softball team received votes in the latest NAIA poll released April 13. “We were excited to get into the polls this week.

Lady Lion Softball On Top in TranSouth
The Lady Lion softball team is currently in first place in the TranSouth Conference with a 7-3 record after there split with Union University on April 8, in Jackson, Tenn.

FHU Softball Clayton Sisters
April and Ashley Clayton from Selmer, Tenn., will join the Lady Lion softball program this fall, according to head Coach Todd Humphrey.

FHU Softball Signs Three Athletes
Freed-Hardeman University’s softball team signed three recruits to letters of intent, according to head softball coach Todd Humphry. Brittany Johnson, Jacqueline Stinson, and Ashley Tiller will join the Lady Lions in the fall.

FHU Signs Kentucky Softball Player
Freed-Hardeman University softball coach Todd Humphry has announced the signing of a pitcher for the university team. Adrienne Gann has signed a letter of intent to play for the Lady Lions. She will join the team Fall 2003.

Lady Lions Softball Program Offers A Helping Hand
The FHU women's softball program offered a helping hand on September 14, in Jackson Tenn.

Robertson Signs with Lady Lion Softball
The Freed-Hardeman University softball program signed Melinda Robertson to the 2002-2003 team August 2.

Recruit Signs with Lady Lion Softball Program
Freed-Hardeman University softball coach Todd Humphry has confirmed a signee for this fall. Kayla Hall has signed a letter of intent to play for the Lady Lions.

Lady Lion Softball Program Lands Three Recruits
Freed-Hardeman University softball coach Todd Humphry has confirmed three signees for this fall. Cheryl Lay, Darian Denton, and Angie Tackett have signed letters of intent to play for the Lady Lions.

Division I Standout Transfers To FHU
Wichita State University transfer, Traci Tiensvold will play for the FHU Lady Lions in the fall of 2002.

Lady Lions Sign Griffith to Softball Scholarship
Erin Griffith, a senior at Alwood High School in Alpha Illinois, has committed to playing softball for the Lady Lions starting in the fall of 2002.

Friendship Christian Catcher Signs With FHU
Marie Pickler commits to play softball for the Lady Lions.