Two DCHS Tigerettes signed Thursday afternoon to play college softball for Union University in Jackson next year.

Senior softball standouts Lexie Bates and Myranda Bailiff were joined by coaches, teammates and family in the DCHS library for the signing.

Bates said she fell in love with Union on the first visit.

“I went up there for a visit and loved the environment, the place where the college is located, and all the girls and coaches. Overall it was somewhere where I thought would be great to spend the next four years,” Bates shared.

Bailiff said the nursing school at Union was a big draw for her.

“I chose Union mainly for the Christian environment. I know I’ll be surrounded by really great people and professors. It’s a great nursing school,” Bailiff said.

Union is a private, Christian, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.  Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Union is a member of the Gulf South Conference affiliated at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II level.

Heather Hall was named the softball head coach at Union University in 2007, and posted a 37-22 record with an NAIA Region XI Tournament appearance in her first season. She is now in her 10th season with the Lady Bulldogs and has compiled a record of 284-194 (.594) over her career.