Surrounded by her family and coaches, Lapeer East High School senior Katryna “Katy” Peacock signed her intent to play softball for Rochester College at a ceremony in the East media center Wednesday (February 24) afternoon.(Photo caption: Photo from left: East coach Ray Reid, Macomb Explosion Coach Mike Downey, pitching coach Robert Dunham, father and coach, Don Peacock, mother, Lori Peacock, Rochester College Coach Justin Lewis and seated, Katy Peacock.)
Katy, a versatile offensive and defensive player, was honored in 2009 as an Academic All-State player and a Flint Metro League all Conference Honorable Mention player.
In addition to her outstanding athletic ability, Katy has scored well in the classroom as well with a 4.0 grade point average and a 31 ACT score, achieving High Honors each of her high school years. She has also served as President of the 2010 National Honor Society at East and is Senior Class Council vice-president.
Rochester College coach Justin Lewis spoke of Katy’s anticipated impact as both a player and a student at the ceremony.
“At Rochester College we are seeking to improve athletics and academics and Katy is the epitome of a student athlete,” Mr. Lewis said. “We are going to get a great player and a great student. It is the best of the best in both.”
East softball coach Ray Reid also praised Peacock for more than her softball ability.
“Her real strength is her work ethic, Coach Reid said. “Katy is very committed to the game and very committed to learn. She has a good glove and a good bat, she is definitely going to be an asset to Rochester College.”
In addition to Coaches Reid and Lewis and her father/coach Don Peacock, Katy’s summer softball program coaches Mike Downey and Robert Dunham were on hand for the ceremony. Katy plays for the Macomb Explosion summer team.
Katy plans to major in medicine.
