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Troy L. Sayles

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Elon Announces 2026 Softball Signing Class

ELON – The Elon University softball team and head coach Kathy Bocock announced the Phoenix's 2026 signing class on Monday.
 
The Phoenix's five-member class – Lilah Deavers, Grayce Marvel, Lily Marcela Rodriguez, Everett Sechler and Summer Stearns – is set to join the Maroon and Gold next fall.
 
"We're so excited to welcome this talented group to our Elon Softball family," said Bocock. "Each of these young women brings something unique to our program – athleticism, leadership, and a true love for the game. This class represents everything we value at Elon: grit, character, and a team-first mentality. They're not only great athletes, but great people who will continue to elevate our culture and our program."
 
Lilah Deavers
Pitcher | 5-9 | Lady Hornets | Broadway High School | Broadway, Va.
 
  • Currently plays at Broadway High School under head coach Becky Cantrell
  • Named the 2025 Valley District Player of the Year
  • Two-time first-team All-District and three-time first-team All-Region pitcher
  • Two-time first-team All-State selection
  • Holds the school record for career strikeouts
Grayce Marvel
Middle Infield | 5-7 | Carolina Elite | Parkwood High School | Waxhaw, N.C.
 
  • Competes at Parkwood High School under head coach Toby Ruth
  • Two-time All-Conference selection
  • Named the 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year
  • Plays travel ball for Carolina Elite under head coach Dave Maddaluna  
Lily Marcela Rodriguez
Catcher/Utility | 5-4 | Atlanta Vipers | Archer High School | Loganville, Ga.
 
  • Named Defensive Player of the Year
  • Earned first-team All-Region honors as a junior and second-team All-Region as a sophomore
  • Three-time Scholar-Athlete
  • Named to the All-Region Team of the Month for August and September
Everett Sechler
Middle Infield/Third Base | 5-9 | Tri-State Thunder 18U | Saint James School | Fredrick, Md.
 
  • Plays at Saint James School under head coach Chris Scholotterbeck
  • Earned All-County honors as a freshman and sophomore
  • Named team MVP as a junior after posting a .622 batting average
  • Helped Saint James to a 13-3 record as a junior
  • Serves as captain for the Tri-State Thunder 18U travel team 
Summer Stearns
Shortstop/Third Base | 5-9 | Unity Pryor | Episcopal School of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, Fla.
 
  • Competes for the Episcopal School of Jacksonvill e under head coach Kasey Eppley
  • Helped lead her team to district championships in 2022 and 2023
  • Plays for the Unity Pryor travel program under head coach John Pryor
  • Led her club team in batting average
  • Helped Unity Pryor capture the 2025 AFON National Championship  
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