NSR softball prospect, Kori Benson, captures multiple honors for NJCAA champs Wallace State

Following a stellar high school career at Oak Grove High School in Alabama, Kori Benson chose to attend Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, AL.  She declined several offers from NCAA and NAIA schools because Kori wanted to show high level DI programs that she had what it takes to play with the best in the country.  And, by all accounts, she made the right decision.

Playing third base and catching for the 2013 Lions, Kori made an impact from the start both offensively and defensively.  On her way to setting a WSCC single season home run record with 23 round-trippers, Kori was a major contributor in the team’s post season run to winning the NJCAA Division I national crown held in St. George, UT, outlasting Salt Lake, 7-3, in the championship rubber game.  In that game, Kori had two hits, one being a home run in the second inning, and a game-high four runs batted in.

During the previously unranked team’s incredible title chase, Kori was named the ACC regional tournament MVP, the NJCAA All-Tournament team and the national tournament’s defensive MVP.  The NFCA also chose her to be a member of their highly selective All-America team.

We are very proud to represent Kori to college coaches across America and following what is arguably the most impressive year of any Wallace State freshman ever, it’s likely that her dream of playing at the penultimate level of college softball will come true.