SILEX, Mo. — Silex Lady Owls all-state pitcher Taylor Howard has signed her national letter of intent to continue her softball career with Southwest Baptist University.
Howard was part of three district titles for the Silex Lady Owls. Her position on the mound has earned her numerous postseason awards throughout her four year career with the Owls. Additionally, Howard has spent the past 10 years playing travel softball. You could also find her on the basketball court for the Lady Owls.
While at Southwest Baptist University, Howard plans to major in Biology Pre-Health.
Pictured above with Howard (seated) are her parents Derek and Tiffany Howard of Silex. Back row from left: Randi Davis, pitching coach; Jennifer Capstick, Lady Owls assistant softball coach; Rebecca Pralle, Lady Owls head softball coach; Robert James, Lady Owls head basketball coach and athletic director and Silex High School Principal Chris Gray.