Jo Byrns High School senior Jaya Herring signed a
scholarship offer on Wednesday, November, 13, to play softball for Middle
Tennessee State University beginning with the 2020-2021 school year.
Herring, who has played softball since she was four is ranked
58th nationwide as an outfielder and has achieved, All County, and
All Tournament, recognition during her career .
She said her scholarship offer was memorable for her because it was
offered after playing a game at their stadium. She added that her chance to now
play softball at the next level is a dream come true.
“I am so, so, excited,” she said. “This has been a dream of
mine since I was little, and to be able to play division one softball is just
amazing. It seems so unreal.”
While playing ball for MTSU, Herring said she plans to major
in Biology, with a desire to become a physician’s assistant upon graduation.