Softball Signs St. Johns River State All-Conference Honoree, Ashley Kirkbride
6/6/2022 10:58:00 AM | Softball
Incoming Junior Earned All-Conference Honors in Both Years at SJRSU
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Ashley Kirkbride, two-time all-conference infielder at St. Johns River State, signs with North Florida softball. The left-handed hitting base stealer is coming off consecutive all-conference years at the junior college level, having stolen 28 bases last season.
Ashley Kirkbride
Position: INF
Ht. 5-5
B/T: L/RÂ Â
Class: Junior
Hometown: Oldsmar, Fla.
Previous School: St. Johns River State University (Junior College)
Club Team: Florida Firecrackers Gold
Major: Interdisciplinary Health Science
Prior to UNF - On Field Information
Personal:
Why UNF:Â
"I decided to sign to UNF because everyone made my decision easy. The coaching staff clearly showed me how much they believe in me and want me to be a part of their program. Every corner I turned there was a resource for any assistance I may need. When I left my visit, I had a gut feeling that this was my future home." -- Ashley Kirkbride
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Ashley Kirkbride
Position: INF
Ht. 5-5
B/T: L/RÂ Â
Class: Junior
Hometown: Oldsmar, Fla.
Previous School: St. Johns River State University (Junior College)
Club Team: Florida Firecrackers Gold
Major: Interdisciplinary Health Science
Prior to UNF - On Field Information
- 2022 All Mid-Florida Conference First TeamÂ
- 2021 All Mid-Florida Conference Second Team
- Two-year letterwinner at St. Johns River State in Palatka, Fla.
- Is coming off a sophomore junior college season in which she put up big numbers as a table setter.
- In the '22 season, Kirkbride registered 41 runs, 60 hits, 11 doubles, five triples, two home runs, 34 RBI, 27 walks and 28 stolen bases.
- Slashed .347/.451/.503 during her sophomore season.
- Had a .963 fielding percentage over 81 chances in conference play.
- Four-year letterwinner at East Lake HS in Tarpon Springs, Fla.
- Was an all-county second team and honorable mention honoree at East Lake.
- Won three district championships during her time at East Lake HS.
Personal:
- Intends to major in interdisciplinary health science
- Daughter of Sharon and Dave Kirkbride
- Has two siblings, David and Ryan
- Dean's list student in high school
Why UNF:Â
"I decided to sign to UNF because everyone made my decision easy. The coaching staff clearly showed me how much they believe in me and want me to be a part of their program. Every corner I turned there was a resource for any assistance I may need. When I left my visit, I had a gut feeling that this was my future home." -- Ashley Kirkbride
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