20  Kayla Black Class: Junior Hometown: Clint, Texas High School: Clint Position: Utility Experience: 2L B/T: L/L

·Two-time Conference USA Academic Medalist (2011, 2012)

·Two-time Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll (2011, 2012)

· Two-time NFCA Academic Scholar Athlete (2011, 2012)

2012 (SOPHOMORE): Started 47 games ... finished third on the team with three home runs and RBI (30) ... scored 21 runs ... finished second in doubles (13) ... went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a home run at East Carolina (3/24).

2011 (FRESHMAN): ‪Played in 51 games for the Miners ... batted .241 in 2011 ... recorded 20 runs on 33 hits while driving in 16 runs ... laced 11 doubles, one triple and two home runs ... pitched in two games ... drove in four runs on three hits against North Dakota on Feb. 25, 2011.

HIGH SCHOOL: A three-time El Paso Times All-City selection as a pitcher and outfielder ... posted a 42-12 record as a pitcher while recording a .714 batting average ... tabbed the All-District 4-3A MVP as a freshman and junior ... named the defensive MVP as a sophomore ... member of the National Honor Society, student council and Future Farmers of America ... selected as senior class president ...member of the Triple Crown USA softball team and the Club USA National Softball Team ...played club for the Texas Sluggers where she was selected as an All-American USA and named the Texas State Tournament MVP.

PERSONAL:Full name is Kayla Rae Black ... daughter of Billy and Pamela Black ... played softball for sisters Janelle (head coach) and Angela (assistant coach) at Clint High School ... sister Candace played softballat NM State ... father coaches Texas Sluggers Travel Ball.