SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State softball head coach Ricci Woodard announced Wednesday five additions to the 2019-20 recruiting class.

The five newest Bobcats who officially committed during the early signing period are all Texas natives. The class has four position players and one pitcher.

"The thing that excites me the most about this 2019 class is how athletic they are," head coach Ricci Woodard said. "We have five athletes that can play multiple positions, and that is not very common. I think this group can come in and make a strong impact in our program."

Kayman Courtney
Carthage, Texas / Carthage High School
INF

Courtney played for Rob McFall at Carthage High School. She has been named a TWSA All-State player for three-consecutive years, 2016 third team, 2017 first team and 2018 honorable mention. She led Carthage to the regional finals in both 2016 and 2017, while being District 19-4A Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018. She plays club ball for the Bombers Gold organization out of New Braunfels, Texas. She is the daughter of Shane and Daphne Courtney. She has three siblings, Kari, Mason and Londyn.

Woodard on Courtney: We added Kayman for her speed. She is quick and aggressive on the bases, as well as a solid third baseman. Her experience playing at a high level with the Bombers will prepare her to compete at this level.

Tori McCann
Round Rock, Texas / Cedar Ridge High School
RHP

McCann joins the Bobcats from Cedar Ridge High School and coach Jessica Poole. During her time as a Raider, she earned back-to-back to back first team all-district honors, as well as, 2016 Newcomer of the Year, and 2018 District Pitcher of the Year. In 2018, with a 13-1 record, McCann led Cedar Ridge to the 13-6A District Title. She plays for the Texas Blaze Fastpitch organization out of Round Rock, Texas. She is the daughter of John and Jana McCann. She has two siblings, Michael and Nicole. Michael plays for the University of Texas baseball team.

Woodard on McCann: Tori is a versatile pitcher. She can play the corners when she is not in the circle. She throws the ball hard and hits good spots in the zone. She impressed us with her command early on and we are excited to see what she will add to our staff.

Bri Pendergraff
Bryan, Texas / Bryan High School
OF/UTIL

Pendergraff hails from Bryan, Texas, and plays for Bryan High School under Enrique Luna. In three seasons with the Vikings, she has helped guide the team to a trio of second-place Bi-District finishes and back-to-back-to-back 20-plus win seasons. Following the 2018 season, she was named honorable mention 5A TWSA All-State. As a freshman, Pendergraff was named second team all-district before being named to the first team as a sophomore. In 2017, she was named first team All-Brazos Valley and all-state honorable mention. She plays club ball for Aces Express Jacoby out of Houston. She is the daughter of Brain and Shelly Pendergraff. She has two siblings, Brice and Branson.

Woodard on Pendergraff: Bri is an all-around athlete. She will help us in various spots but provide depth and quickness in the outfield. Her energy is contagious, and that will rub off on her teammates.

Kennedy Picou
Houston, Texas / Cy Fair High School
INF

Picou comes to Texas State via Cy Fair High School in Houston after playing for Marissa Stevens. She has earned consecutive first team all-district accolades. Picou was named 2018 Cy Fair team MVP and offensive player of the year. Kennedy is a member of the Cy-Fair Intruders fastpitch organization out of Cypress, Texas. She is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Picou. She has two siblings, Jenson and Karsyn.

Woodard on Picou: Kennedy will help with depth on the left side of the infield. She is a competitor who loves the game. You watch her play and see a kid that just wants to compete and win.

Sara Vanderford
Pasadena, Texas / Deer Park High School
INF/C

Vanderford joins the Bobcats following a successful run at Deer Park High School under the guidance of Erica Cantu. The Deer have posted at least 28 wins and a Bi-District championship in each of her three seasons in high school. In 2017, Vanderford helped lead Deer Park to the UIL State Tournament. She was named second team 6A TWSA All-State in both 2017 and 2018. Vanderford has hit better than .400 in three-straight seasons, including a career-high of .500 as a junior. She has hit nine home runs and driven in 98 runs in her career. Vanderford plays for the Illusions Gold- Plocheck out of Houston. She is the daughter of Paulette and Ballard Breaker. She has three older siblings, Josh, Brittany and Taylor.

Woodard on Vanderford: Sara can play any position in the infield, as well as, catch. She will be able to provide depth for us and be a clutch offensive performer. She plays at a high level, and has a high softball IQ.

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