FIRST YEAR (2020): One of four players to take the mound for the Spirits during the 2020 season … made two appearances, including one start, en route to a 2-0 mark and 1.80 ERA … logged 11.2 innings, allowed 10 hits and surrendered three earned runs along the way … made her Salem debut at Agnes Scott (March 1), spending 4.2 innings on the mound and allowed four hits and three runs in a 5-4 victory over the Scotties … earned the starting nod against FDU-Florham (March 11) in a complete game effort as she held the Devils scoreless.

PREP: Graduated from Magna Vista High School … a two-sport athlete who competed in both volleyball and softball … played four years of volleyball under head coach Lee Orr … a four-year letterwinner in softball for head coaches Pal Moseley and Brian Brinegar … named First Team All-District in softball … received softball Honorable Mention honors.

PERSONAL: Abigail Grace Shelton … daughter of Patsy Dillard and David Shelton … born December 28, 1998 … has two siblings, Jordan Dillard and Chelsey Helms … member of DECA … received Governors Award … received an Advanced Diploma from Magna Vista High School … member of A/B honor roll … also attended Patrick Henry Community College.