Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
11/13/2026 2:01:00 PM | Softball
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee softball team completed the signing of five athletes for the 2027 class Friday.
A decorated and successful class, head coach Jeff Breeden's 15th class at MTSU spans from Colorado to Tennessee.
"This is a very good recruiting class," Breeden said. "Our coaches did a good job landing three very good pitchers from in-state and filling other needs with out of state players.
"All five players come from high level winning programs."
Grace Papler, Outfielder, Wyandotte, Mich.
Papler is a standout at Roosevelt High School and plays travel ball for So Cal Athletics Marinakis. Papler is known for her solid glove in the outfield and multi-tool ability across the diamond.
Abbi Bay, Infielder, Pueblo West, Colo.
A contact hitter with solid plate vision, Bay stands out at Pueblo West High School and also plays travel ball for So Cal Athletics Marinakis. The Blue Raiders will look for her to solidify the middle infield.
Millie Pardue, Pitcher, Ashland City, Tenn.
Pardue is a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher from Franklin Road Academy, playing travel ball for TN Mojo. Pardue is the first of three pitchers from Tennessee in the class.
Kiki Belcher, Pitcher, Gallatin, Tenn.
A utility player out of Liberty Creek High School, Belcher is a standout in the circle and in the field at first base. A power pitcher and hitter, Belcher flashes power on both sides.
Taylor Moreland, PItcher, Lewisburg, Tenn.
A pitcher from Forrest High School, Moreland was developed by a familiar face to The Boro. Her high school coach, Shelby Lightfoot (Née Stinnett), was a standout at MTSU from 2011-2014 as a pitcher.
A decorated and successful class, head coach Jeff Breeden's 15th class at MTSU spans from Colorado to Tennessee.
"This is a very good recruiting class," Breeden said. "Our coaches did a good job landing three very good pitchers from in-state and filling other needs with out of state players.
"All five players come from high level winning programs."
Grace Papler, Outfielder, Wyandotte, Mich.
Papler is a standout at Roosevelt High School and plays travel ball for So Cal Athletics Marinakis. Papler is known for her solid glove in the outfield and multi-tool ability across the diamond.
Abbi Bay, Infielder, Pueblo West, Colo.
A contact hitter with solid plate vision, Bay stands out at Pueblo West High School and also plays travel ball for So Cal Athletics Marinakis. The Blue Raiders will look for her to solidify the middle infield.
Millie Pardue, Pitcher, Ashland City, Tenn.
Pardue is a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher from Franklin Road Academy, playing travel ball for TN Mojo. Pardue is the first of three pitchers from Tennessee in the class.
Kiki Belcher, Pitcher, Gallatin, Tenn.
A utility player out of Liberty Creek High School, Belcher is a standout in the circle and in the field at first base. A power pitcher and hitter, Belcher flashes power on both sides.
Taylor Moreland, PItcher, Lewisburg, Tenn.
A pitcher from Forrest High School, Moreland was developed by a familiar face to The Boro. Her high school coach, Shelby Lightfoot (Née Stinnett), was a standout at MTSU from 2011-2014 as a pitcher.
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