Softball Adds Six Standouts to 2022-23 Roster

The University of California San Diego softball team will add six standout players to its roster for the 2022-23 season. 

The incoming class features five true freshmen along with a transfer. Five of the six hail from California, while one is from Texas.

Joining the Tritons are Hannah Allen, Kayleigh Coberly, transfer Teagan Dobson, Georgia Heathcock, Lily Hermosillo, and Hailey Mulligan. The incoming squad brings a lot of power at the plate and diverse experience in the field with multiple utility players. 

The blue and gold will be entering their third season of NCAA Division I and Big West Conference play this spring. The Tritons finished with a winning record at the end of the 2022 season and made their first NCAA DI postseason appearance at the NISC Tournament in Colorado. 

Head coach Patti Gerckens is excited to welcome these new six to the roster and offers her thoughts on each below.
 

HANNAH ALLEN
Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Freshman
3B/1B

Awards received this year:
All Bay League First Team
Sea King Award—given for Hard Work & Outstanding Performance
Scholar-Athlete Award

“Hannah will be a great addition to our lineup. She hits for power, plays a strong corner, and comes from an elite travel ball program.  She has been successful in the classroom, has given back to her community, has great character, and has a strong family background. We are so excited to get her on campus next year to see what she can do.” 

KAYLEIGH COBERLY
Lodi, Calif.
Freshman
C/3B

Awards received this year:
Elvera Melby Award for Most Outstanding Female Athlete
First Team All-League (TCAL)
League Batting Champion

“Kayleigh is a catcher from Central California. She has a strong arm, great catching skills, and a big bat.  Her glove and her bat will be a very welcome addition to the program. She will fit well into our culture with her strong sense of family and solid academics.”

TEAGAN DOBSON
Costa Mesa, Calif.
Transfer from Phoenix College
3B/1B/C

Awards received this year:
NJCAA DII National Champion
NJCAA DII All American
NJCAA DII All-Tournament Team

"Teagan brings excellent skills, experience, and success to our program as a corner and catcher.  We look forward to having her big bat, ability to produce runs, leadership, and maturity. She is coming off a national championship season at Phoenix College and we are so excited to get her drive and work ethic joining our program."

GEORGIA HEATHCOCK
Little Elm, Texas
Freshman
OF/UT

Awards received this year:
First Team All-District
Academic All-District
Team MVP
UIL Scholar
Little Elm HS Most Outstanding Female Athlete
Second Team All-Metroplex
Ranked the 119th high schooler in the nation by Extra Innings
Ranked fourth in her graduating class
Has been recognized nationally for her work for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society

“Georgia comes to us from one of the top organizations, not just in the state of Texas, but in the country. She is a very strong utility player who plays outfield, catches, and plays third. We look to have her hit in the middle of the lineup and be a run producer and role player.  We are so excited to have Georgia join us not only for her athletic prowess, but we also recognize her for the person she is off the field.”

LILY HERMOSILLO
Chula Vista, Calif.
Freshman
C/3B

Awards received this year:
First Team All-CIF
Team MVP
First Team All-League
League Player of the Year
Hilltop HS Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Finished in the top 10% of her class

“Lily is a hometown product with highly touted defensive skills who plays on a well-respected travel ball team. She is a very strong catcher with a great arm, good framing, and solid blocking skills. She will be an integral part of the battery coming into next year. She is also an extremely strong student with a great family. We are always excited when high-level scholar athletes stay home to continue their athletic careers.”

HAILEY MULLIGAN
San Diego, Calif.
Freshman
MI

Awards received this year:
First Team All-CIF
First Team All-East County
First Team All-League
Defensive Player of the Year
Team MVP

"Hailey is another hometown product.  A power-hitting lefty with great glove work and range at shortstop.  She will be a very strong addition to the lineup and the infield next year.  Hailey is also an active member of her school’s FFA program, plays water polo & volleyball, and is an excellent student with a great family."