OXFORD – Picher/outfielder Avery McCullough of Lafayette High School has signed a national letter of intent to continue her softball career at Northwest Mississippi Community College.

"Avery is a very tough competitor on and off the field," assistant coach Carie Dever Boaz said. "It's always great to get an athlete in your program that loves to compete."

McCullough had a breakout senior campaign for the 24-7 Lady Commodores in going 19-3 with two saves and a 2.01 ERA. In 125.2 innings of work, 26 appearances, McCullough struck out 80 batters against 32 walks en route to 2014 First Team All-Division 2-4A honors.

She hit .375 from the plate with five doubles, 15 RBIs and 23 runs scored with a .462 on-base percentage and was a season-best 3-for-3 with a double and two RBIs in a 4-3 win over Saltillo. 

McCullough closed her Lafayette pitching career with an impressive 25-5 record and 2.56 ERA and was a .343 lifetime hitter in 84 games played for the Lady Commodores.