#24 Kayla Futch** Sophomore *3rd Baseman* *5'4"* *Bats R/Throws R*  Tifton, GA

 

Campbell on Kayla:   “Kayla is a great fundamentally sound infielder.  She will see time in our infield and will help us with her bat.  She is an excellent bunter and will play a big role in our #2 spot in the batting order.  Kayla is also a gifted student.”
 

ABAC:  “As a freshman, Kayla was named to the All Conference (GJCAA) team while playing 3^rd base.  She hit over .500 in conference play.”

High School:  Kayla was a four year letterman at Tift County High School, where the Lady Devils were the Region 1-AAAAA Runner-up her sophomore and junior seasons and Region 1-AAAAA Champions her senior year.  Kayla was named 1^st Team All-Region her junior year and an honorable mention pick her senior year.  Her senior season she was also named to the GACA All-Region team.  Kayla received awards such as the Academic Award, Best Offensive Player, and Best Defensive Player throughout her high school career.  Kayla was also the Salutatorian for her class.

 

Personal:   Kayla was born on April 14, 1987.  She is the daughter of William and Jo Lynn Futch and has an older sister, Mendy.  Favorite hobbies are playing softball, tennis, and singing. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family and watching movies.  She also attends First Baptist Church of Tifton.  She is majoring in Business Administration. 

 

Why ABAC?  “I chose ABAC simply because, after considering my options, it only made sense!  How could I turn down an opportunity to play for a program with such a renowned tradition of excellence and at the same time get a great education?  ABAC was the perfect place to make my dream of becoming a college athlete a reality.”