Lakeland University Athletics

2023: Came off the bench in six games, mainly as a pinch hitter… Went hitless in seven at bats, posting a season-high two at bats in second game of a doubleheader against Dominican April 26 when she went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and two putouts playing at first base.

2022: Did not play on softball team

2021: As a freshman appeared in 20 games, starting 18… Batted .194 with seven hits in 36 at bats… Hit four doubles, drove in three runs and scored two runs… Posted three two-hit games, first against Alverno April 13 when she went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored… Then went 2-for-4 in both games of a doubleheader against Alverno the next day, including a pair of doubles and two RBIs in the first game.

High School: Four-year letter winner on softball and bowling teams… Captain of bowling team.
 
Personal: Born Jan. 8, 2002… Daughter of Tony & September Bentley and has one brother (Derek)… Majoring in writing with a minor in communication.
 

Career ambition/goal: High school science teacher
Favorite movie: Lady and the Tramp
Favorite song: “Blackbird” – The Beatles
Favorite athlete: Cat Osterman (former professional and Olympic softball player)
Greatest sports accomplishment: Making a triple play to win a state championship
When not playing sports you will find me: Reading, playing the guitar, sleeping
Why did you choose Lakeland? I felt like this was the right school for me to continue in academics. Meeting the coaches for softball was definitely the cherry on top because they care so much about their girls and they want me to succeed just as much as I do.