CLEVELAND – Sophomore outfielder Katelyn Westbrook will continue her softball career at the next level, earning a walk-on spot at Delta State University. 

A 2014 First Team All-North Division selection, Westbrook set a new single-season (27) and career (29) stolen base record this season while helping Northwest to a 29-14 record and state playoff appearance.

In 76 career games (51 starts) in Senatobia, the DeSoto Central product hit .333 with five doubles, 11 RBIs, 46 runs scored and 29 stolen bases. She had a .464 on-base percentage and fielded .985 in 67 career chances. 

At DCHS, Westbrook helped the Jaguars to the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs all four years and was a three-time all-conference selection. She graduated one of the tops in her class and was a member of the National Honor Society and the DeSoto Central Hall of Fame. 

Westbrook is the fourth Ranger since 2010 to join the DSU softball roster, following in the footsteps of Kayla Wilson, Lauren Kendall and Angela Carden.

DSU finished 31-31 this season and made history as the first Lady Statesmen team since 2002 to make an appearance in the NCAA South Region Tournament.