FVSU Softball Welcomes 6 New Wildcats to Talented 2022-23 Roster

8/5/2022 11:49:00 AM

By: Chris Myers

FORT VALLEY, Ga. – With the 2022 fall semester beginning in 10 days, the Wildcats added a solid recruiting class to the roster. Fort Valley State head softball coach Rufus Green announced his inaugural group of six recruits with three pitchers, two utility players and a catcher/first baseman.

After taking over in early January this season, Green and his staff put their efforts on the recruiting trail and came away with the talented group of pitchers Raven Webb of Alpharetta, Ga., Kryssi Maddox from Roberta, Ga., and Taylor Watson of Lowell, N.C., two utility players in Selena Linsenbach of Roberta, Ga., and E'Lisia Vickers out of Montrose, Ga., and catcher/first baseman Brianna Stephens (Kennesaw, Ga.) rounding out the group.

Last spring, Green led the Wildcats to 14 wins, two more than the previous year, and guided his team to a regular-season ending sweep of Clark Atlanta, before going 1-2 in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament with the two defeats coming to Champion Tuskegee and East Division champ Albany State.

The six new incoming Wildcats will help give FVSU its deepest pitching staff in many years and three more hitters to a good young nucleus of returning players.
Let's meet each of the six new softball players to don the Blue & Gold colors:

Pitchers
Raven Webb of Alpharetta, Ga.
High School – Holy Innocents Episcopal School (Atlanta, Ga.)
Club/Travel Team – E C Bullets Pittman 18U
Parents – Kimberly and Winfrid Webb
Sister – Wynter Webb, who also played softball and basketball in college
Planned major - Accounting
Interesting fact – Played the violin since she was 8 years old and First Chair in High School Orchestra
Pitcher/3^rd Base
Honors – All-Region 1^st Team in softball and Dean's List all four years
Coach Green comments – Raven has excellent command and movement on her pitches. She is a power hitter who has a good glove.

Kryssi Maddox of Roberta, Ga.
High School – Crawford County High School
Club/Travel - Lady Dukes Slaughter
Mother – Jessica Maddox
Brother – Justin Maddox
Planned major – Education or criminal justice
Interesting facts – Won the Dixie Youth World Series, enjoys going to the gym, watches the Atlanta Braves and loves pickles
Pitcher/1^st and 3^rd base
HS Team Honors – Team reached the 2021-22 Softball Elite 8 and Soccer team made the Sweet 16
Coach Green comments – Kryssi has excellent command and velocity and she led her high school to the most successful season in school history.

Taylor Watson of Lowell, N.C.
High School - Legions Collegiate Academy; Lake Wylie, SC
Club/Travel - Carolina Elite 18U National
Parents – Travis Watson and Amy Davis
Planned major – Biology
Interesting facts – Enjoys working out and playing softball; Lakers are her favorite team
Pitcher
HS Honors – All-Conference player and two-time State Champion
Coach Green comments – Taylor has excellent command, spin and velocity on her pitches. She is athletic and has a high softball IQ. Taylor is an X-factor kid, who is super competitive and a proven winner.

Utility Players
Selena Linsenbach of Roberta, Ga.
High School - Crawford County High School; Roberta GA
Club/Travel: Crawford Crushers
Parents – Andrea Hinson; Michael Linsenbach
Siblings – Michael Linsenbach, Nathan Linsenbach and Kaylee Linsenbach
Planned major – Pre-health and physical education
Interesting facts – Enjoys softball, drawing, outdoor activities and playing her dog Bella
Sophomore transfer from Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Utility (Short stop/outfield)
Honors - Dixie Youth World Series Champion, STEM Honors
Coach Green comments – Selena is an athletic player, who can play middle infielder, as well as, any outfield position. A gritty, hard-working, super competitor has a high softball IQ. She has an excellent glove and brings college-level experience being a transfer from CVCC.

E'lishia Vickers of Montrose, Ga.
High School – Bleckley County High School
Parents – Darrick and Stephanie Vickers
Sibling – LaDarrick Vickers
Planned major – Veterinary Technology
Interesting facts – Loves playing with my animals and being with her friends
Utility (1^st base/center field)
Honors – Team made Georgia softball Sweet 16 each of the last four years, All-Region 1^st Team and MVP as senior, All-Region 2^nd Team two previous seasons, Honors Program member
Coach Green comments – E'Lisia is an athletic player with a strong arm and high softball IQ. She can play multiple position and brings an excellent contact hitter at the plate.

Catcher/1^st Base
Brianna Stephens of Kennesaw, Ga.
High School – Kennesaw Mountain High School
Club/Travel Team – E C Bullets Stephens
Parents – Tee and Dana Stephens
Sisters – Makayla Stephens and Tahlia Pegues
Planned major – Psychology and social behaviors
Interesting facts – Father played sports at Morehouse College. She enjoys drawing, music, anime and her spiritual journey
Junior transfer from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
1^st Base/3^rd Base
Honors – Helped team finish 4^th in Georgia Class 7A for 2017. Received the Mustang "My All" award and the Captain's Award for two years in lacrosse, while being featured in the Marietta Family Journal. An A and B Honor Roll list student.
Coach Green comments – Brianna is a Division I transfer from Mary land Eastern Shore. She is a power hitter and a hard-working player, who has a ton of playing experience.

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