Christopher Newport University

2016 - Freshman Season - Appeared in 21 games during her first season in Newport News … Earned a pair of starts after cracking the lineup in rightfield during a doubleheader at Penn State Harrisburg on April 3 … Rewarded the Captains with a hit and two RBI during the twin bill against the Lions … Contributed her first collegiate hit in her debut against Lynchburg on February 27 … Excelled as a pinch runner during the year as well … Scored a run during each of her first four appearances … Also scored in four straight games, including three CAC showdowns, from April 6-13 … Crossed the plate at York (Pa.) on April 2 and against Wesley on April 16 as well … Finished the season with 10 runs scored … Also stole a base against Meredith on April 6 and worked a walk at Roanoke on March 21 … Made her final appearance of the year during the NCAA Regionals after pinch running against No. 11 Messiah on May 14.
 
At New Kent - Multi-sport athlete for the Trojans ... Played softball for four seasons, spending time as an outfielder and pitcher … Secured All-Region honors during each of her last two seasons on the diamond, including first-team laurels in 2015 … Also earned first-team All-Conference honors as a junior and senior after nabbing All-District accolades for her work during her first two seasons … Competed for four years on the basketball and field hockey teams as well … Earned honorable mention nods for her performance in both sports … Also spent time on the track team during her senior year.
 
Personal - Brittany A. LaPrade is the daughter of Brian and Amy LaPrade ... Has a twin brother, Brian ... George Strait is the person in history she’d most like to meet … “Soul Surfer” is her favorite movie, and “A Walk in the Woods” is her favorite book … Her dream vacation would be a trip to Hawaii … Enjoys hunting and fishing in her spare time … Undecided on a major.