The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB Softball Announces Class of 2024 Signees
11/8/2023 12:55:00 PM | Softball
BIRMINGHAM – As UAB Softball nears closer and closer to the 2024 season, the Blazers gear up for a new set of faces come Fall 2024. The Green and Gold come off their first year under AJ Daugherty, who was named head coach in the summer of 2022. Since then, the Blazers finished second in Conference USA, with Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors to add.
"As a staff, you want to feel like the program is heading in the right direction. Today was a great day for the trajectory of UAB Softball," said head coach AJ Daugherty regarding the signing class. "We signed a class that will have the opportunity to make a dynamic impact on our program, and we are very excited about that."
Five young ladies signed, spanning over four cities and two states, with numerous accolades on and off the field. Brantlee Wortham, Bria Allen, Hannah Cole, Jenna Madison, and Tait Davidson signed Wednesday, making their alliance clear to the Green and Gold.
MEET THE SIGNEES
BRANTLEE WORTHAM
Wortham hails from Wedowee, representing the Tigers of Randolph County High School. She was named First Team All-State her senior year and Second Team in 2021 and 2022. A two-time silver slugger and Birmingham ThunderBolts 18U Premier player, Wortham serves in Beta Club and Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society.
Coming from a sports-oriented family, Wortham played basketball and competed in gymnastics and cheer. Her second oldest brother, Brody, played baseball at West Georgia and Auburn, and her sister, Bryer, plays travel ball. Her eldest brother is a sports management major. Wortham is looking to pursue a degree in sports nutrition upon arriving at UAB.
A former gymnast-turned-softball phenom, this 2x Silver Slugger is joining the Blazer ranks 👏
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 8, 2023
𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐃, Brantlee Wortham‼️#WinAsOne | @BrantleeWortham pic.twitter.com/GKhtGMi6re
BRIA ALLEN
Bria Allen hails from the southern region of the state, Phenix City. The infielder was named a Minority Softball Prospect All-American by Minority Softball Prospects. MSP is a diversity and inclusion effort dedicated to giving minority softball players equal opportunities, programs, and experiences throughout their career. In addition to her All-American nod, she participated in the Alabama North/South All-Star Game.
The daughter of Brandon and Sylvia, she has two siblings: Braylen and Brooke. Allen also has an affinity and passion for makeup and cosmetics. She owns a lash line, Loleí Lashes.
This MSP All-American is taking her talents from Phenix City to the 2️⃣0️⃣5️⃣
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 8, 2023
𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐃, Bria Allen‼️#WinAsOne | @BriaAllen2024 pic.twitter.com/pZo3XdMiD6
HANNAH COLE
The only out-of-state signee in the class, Hannah Cole hails from Cumming, Georgia. She was named a three-time region pitcher of the year and three-time First Team All-State recipient. Cole would be the stat leader in strikeouts, wins in the circle, and home runs at Lambert High School. When she's not representing the Longhorns, she plays for Fury Platinum X-Higdon and the Lambert Flag Football Team.
The Leader in Strikeouts, Wins in the Circle and Co-Leader in homers for the Longhorns... She is Miss DoesItAll 😮💨
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 8, 2023
𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐃, Hannah Cole‼️#WinAsOne | @Hannah_Cole2024 pic.twitter.com/OJcjah49HE
JENNA MADISON
Madison is from Curry, Alabama, playing shortstop/utility for the Curry High School Yellow Jackets. She was named First Team All-State in the AHSAA Class 4A in 2021 and 2023, along with helping her team to a State Championship in 2022 with a record of 44-11. The Walker County MVP for 2023 also tallied a single-season record in homers.
With her mother and father playing softball and baseball, the ThunderBolts 18U Premier athlete pursued the same route. Madison plans to study Physical Education upon her arrival at UAB.
An AHSAA Class 4A State Champ 🏆
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 8, 2023
...Need we say more?
𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐃, Jenna Madison‼️#WinAsOne | @Jenna_Madison13 pic.twitter.com/50zDyp1loJ
TAIT DAVIDSON
Davidson hails from Vestavia Hills, attending Vestavia High. The right-handed pitcher was named the Over The Mountain Pitcher of the Year for 2023, along with a 2023 Birmingham Top 20 honor. She was named to the Extra Innings Top 50 for four seasons straight. When she's not playing for VHHS, she represents the Firecrackers 18U squad.
The middle child of three sisters, Davidson was born with a rare genetic disease called Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome. She's an avid country music listener and fan of Gilmore Girls.
This Over the Mountain Pitcher of the Year is taking her talents to Mary Bowers 🔥
— UAB Softball (@UAB_SB) November 8, 2023
𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐃, Tait Davidson‼️#WinAsOne | @TaitDavidson23 pic.twitter.com/seUDyCWJos
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