Jess Myrick is first THS player to sign college offer

By Staff
Scot Beard
THARPTOWN – Tharptown senior Jess Myrick made history Thursday night when she became the first athlete in school history to sign a letter of intent to play collegiate sports.
Myrick signed with Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton to play softball.
"It's a little bit exciting, but it's a little bit sad because I'm moving away," Myrick said.
She chose Jeff Davis for several reasons. She said she liked the small-town feel of the area and because of the success of the program.
Myrick also liked the way the coach approached her.
"Coach wanted to know about me, not my earned run average," she said.
Another advantage Jeff Davis had over other programs was the attitude of the other softball players. Myrick said she liked the way her future teammates were outgoing and were able to have fun while being able to stay serious about softball at the same time.
Myrick said there are quite a few memories from playing with Tharptown that she will cherish for years to come including winning county titles at the junior high and high school levels and helping the Lady Wildcats reach the playoffs for the first time.
While at Jeff Davis, Myrick will study secondary education with a focus on history. She said she isn't ready to give up softball when college is over.
"I want to teach history and coach either a junior high or high school team," Myrick said.
Myrick's coach, Laura Sellers, said she had sent information on the players to several colleges before the start of the season. She said several programs showed interest in the players.
Sellers said she was excited that Myrick was the first Tharptown player to sign.
"It has been a total blessing and privilege to be part of Jess' life," Sellers said. "It is hard to find kids like her. I can't replace her.