By Mike Hutchens, UC Schools Communications Director
Union City, Tenn.–Kennedi Robinson has a plan.
Executing it will begin with a stop at Dyersburg State Community College.
The Union City High School senior softball standout revealed her intentions on Friday by committing to play her first two seasons after graduation at DSCC.
Robinson, the top defender for the Lady Tornadoes from her outfield post last season, chose the Dyersburg State program to continue her athletic/academic career over other offers from Missouri Baptist University and Sewanee.
Her intentions after that are to earn a playing spot at a four-year institution – preferably Trevecca Nazarene University – before completing degree requirements in journalism.
“That’s what I want to do, and I believe Dyersburg State is the best place for me to start,” Robinson said after signing official paperwork surrounded by teammates, UCHS coaches, and friends Friday.
“Coach (Taylor) Follis has a good reputation of getting his players to the next level, and I feel like I’ll get more individualized attention to build my craft and have more opportunities. The juco route is the way to go and the best plan for me, I believe.”
DSCC posted a 37-17 record last season, including a 25-5 home record.
Robinson, who posted an on-base percentage of. 388 and hit .310 as a junior for Union City, said she was impressed with the DSCC program’s improved facilities during a recent visit. She said the proximity of the campus to Union City was a factor in her decision.
“I’m a little bit of a homebody right now, but I know that’ll change in a couple of years,” she laughed. “Being close to home was important to me at this time.
“Overall, the campus was a lot different from what I expected. It was extremely nice. And I felt safe. I think it’s going to be a great place for me to start the next chapter of my life – both in softball and academically.”