Vandalia senior Delaney Kopp will be continuing her softball career at the collegiate level as she has signed her letter of intent to play for Lewis & Clark Community College. Kopp, a pitcher and first baseman, ultimately chose to join the Trailblazers over any other school due to the academic aspect that would allow her to pursue her coursework for nursing.
Kopp finished the 2022 softball season with a .366 batting average, 34 hits including 6 doubles, a triple and a HR and tallied 18 RBI. On the mound, Kopp led the Vandals pitching staff with 120 innings pitched and finished the season with a 4.55 ERA and 101 strikeouts. When not on the mound, Kopp could be found at first base and had a .865 fielding percentage while manning the bag. Speaking about Kopp and how she has become a well-rounded player, Lady Vandals softball coach Elizabeth Mills says that’s exactly what you want to see out of players.
Kopp will once again look to lead the pitching staff for the Lady Vandals this spring in her senior season and will continue to play travel ball for the South Central Storm 18U this summer before beginning her collegiate career with theTrailblazers.