“Tenly is a triple-threat on offense. She can slap for power, place the short ball and her speed and knowledge on the basepaths is incredible. She’s also an exceptional defensive player.”

Casey Finch

Head Coach - head coach of New Hope High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-4 senior third baseman and shortstop led the Rockets to a 31-3 record and a ninth-straight Class 5A state championship this past season. Grisham batted .531 with 55 runs scored along with 45 stolen bases. A six-year leadoff hitter for Neshoba Central, she also knocked in 23 runs, walked 15 times and struck out just once in 111 plate appearances. She is ranked as the nation’s No. 42 recruit in the Class of 2022 by Extra Inning Softball.

Academic Achievement

Honored as a Mississippi Scholar, Grisham has maintained a 3.98 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball on scholarship at the University of Mississippi this fall.

Exemplary Character

Grisham has volunteered locally with the Youth Opportunity Summer Program sponsored by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, of which she is a member. She has also donated her time as a youth softball coach and mentor.