March 13, 2008 --- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Chesnee’s Wilkinson Signs With SMC Softball

Sierra Wilkinson (seated) recently signed to play softball at SMC next year. Present at her signing were (l-r) Chesnee
High School softball coach Louis Story, SMC head softball coach Rick Pauly, and her parents
Tracy Wilkinson and Mark Wilkinson.

SPARTANBURG, SC – A Chesnee High School softball player has signed to play softball at Spartanburg Methodist College next year. 

Sierra Wilkinson has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at SMC in the 2008/2009 season. 

“I have been watching Sierra play for several years and have always been impressed with the energy she brings to the game. From her catching position, she is a real field general and a natural leader,” says SMC head softball coach Rick Pauly. 

Wilkinson has played defense as catcher and at first base under Chesnee softball coach Louis Story and is a power-hitter. 

“She has the ability to hit for a high average and also drive in a lot of runs with her power hitting,” says Pauly. 

In addition to her softball skills, Wilkinson brings a strong academic background to SMC. 

“Sierra is the type of student athlete that coaches love to coach,” states Pauly. 

Wilkinson is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and also the Chesnee High School Beta Club. She is the daughter of Mark and Tracey Wilkinson of Inman, SC. 

Spartanburg Methodist College has 14 intercollegiate teams that compete in Region X of the National Junior College Athletic Association, which includes colleges in the Carolinas, Virginia, and West Virginia.   

The College is in its 97th year of providing a quality education to students in a Christian environment. More than 90 percent of SMC graduates continue their education at other institutions of higher learning.  

For more information, contact head coach Rick Pauly at (864) 587-4399. 

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