2020 Softball Roster
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Jersey Number 16
Sydney Horton
- Position:
- C
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Crestwood, Ill.
- High School:
- Alan B. Shepherd HS
- Prev School:
- Wisconsin Lutheran
HONORS AND AWARDS
2019-20 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List
2018-19 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List
AS A SENIOR (2020)
Saw action in three games as a senior for the Eagles ... Went 1-for-2 at the plate, getting a pinch-hit single vs. Army on Feb. 9 ... Also collected one sacrifice hit ... Earned President's List honors for Spring 2020 by carrying a perfect 4.0 GPA.
AS A JUNIOR (2019)
Saw action in 17 games for the Eagles as a junior ... Scored five runs and went 1-for-2 at the plate ... Also stole one base.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Played for two seasons at Wisconsin Lutheran College ... Saw action in 17 games as a sophomore, going 2-for-21 at the plate with four runs scored ... Played in 35 games as a freshman, hitting .290 with nine RBI, seven stolen bases and 14 runs scored.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Alan B. Shepherd HS in Palos Heights, Ill. ... Named the team's Most Improved Player in 2012 ... Also competed in volleyball and swimming & diving for the Lady Astros.
PERSONAL
Born Sydney Shea Horton on Sept. 8, 1997, in Palos Heights, Ill. ... Hometown is Crestwood, Ill. ... Daughter of Denise and Thomas Horton ... Has one sister, Abigail.
MAJOR
Marketing
2019-20 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List
2018-19 Sun Belt Conference Academic Commissioner's List
AS A SENIOR (2020)
Saw action in three games as a senior for the Eagles ... Went 1-for-2 at the plate, getting a pinch-hit single vs. Army on Feb. 9 ... Also collected one sacrifice hit ... Earned President's List honors for Spring 2020 by carrying a perfect 4.0 GPA.
AS A JUNIOR (2019)
Saw action in 17 games for the Eagles as a junior ... Scored five runs and went 1-for-2 at the plate ... Also stole one base.
PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Played for two seasons at Wisconsin Lutheran College ... Saw action in 17 games as a sophomore, going 2-for-21 at the plate with four runs scored ... Played in 35 games as a freshman, hitting .290 with nine RBI, seven stolen bases and 14 runs scored.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for Alan B. Shepherd HS in Palos Heights, Ill. ... Named the team's Most Improved Player in 2012 ... Also competed in volleyball and swimming & diving for the Lady Astros.
PERSONAL
Born Sydney Shea Horton on Sept. 8, 1997, in Palos Heights, Ill. ... Hometown is Crestwood, Ill. ... Daughter of Denise and Thomas Horton ... Has one sister, Abigail.
MAJOR
Marketing
Clay Helton Media Availability: National Signing Day (12/3/25)
Thursday, December 04
Georgia Southern vs. Marshall Highlights (11/29/25)
Sunday, November 30
Hail Southern Live! (11-24-2025)
Tuesday, November 25
The GATA Zone: Men's Soccer Post-Season
Thursday, November 20
