Shippy named first-team prep softball All-America

Recent Lake City High graduate Vanessa Shippy has been named to the first team as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association high school All-America teams were announced.

Shippy, a second baseman, batted .622 with 34 extra-base hits, 31 stolen bases, 40 RBI and 58 runs scored this past season for the Timberwolves (20-8), who tied for fifth at the state 5A tournament.

The 2013 National Fastpitch Coaches Association High School Golden Shoe Award winner, Shippy owns school single-season records for hits (71), stolen bases (56) and doubles (27).

Shippy has verbally committed to Oklahoma State.