Lady Vols Announce 2024 Signees, Class Named No. 4 in the Nation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee softball head coach Karen Weekly has announced seven signees for the program's 2024 recruiting class. The newest Lady Vols include Emma Clarke, Ella Dodge, Amayah Doyle, Saviya Morgan, Erin Nuwer, Zoie Shuler and Peyton Tanner.

Rated as the No. 4 class in the nation by Extra Inning Softball, five players are featured in the top 10 of the Extra Elite 100 player rankings for the class of 2024. Tanner and Doyle come in at fourth and fifth, respectively, while Nuwer, Clarke and Morgan were tabbed seventh, eighth and 10th to round out Tennessee's top-10 ranked players.

Dodge was named the nation's fourth-ranked utility player and also appears in the Elite 100 at No. 65.

"We are excited to welcome these seven outstanding student-athletes to Lady Vol softball," Weekly said. "They are highly skilled players who possess the character traits that translate to success both on and off the field. I expect the 2024 class to make a big impact on our program in future years."

A detailed listing of Tennessee's 2024 signees, including high school and travel ball honors and notable achievements, can be viewed below. For the most up-to-date information on Tennessee softball, follow @Vol_Softball on X and Instagram.

𝘼𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙥 🖋️

Welcome to the Big Orange family, @emmaclarke_13 #LadyVols ╳ #GBO pic.twitter.com/FRs1IXg5ma
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) November 8, 2023

Emma Clarke
Cleveland, N.C.
West Rowan High School / Team North Carolina (Hinde)
INF / 6-1 / R/R

Extra Innings Softball 2024 Southeast Regional Rankings: No. 7
2024 Extra Elite 100 National Rankings: No. 8
2024 Extra Innings Softball Position Rankings: No. 5 (Middle Infielder)
2023 Softball America 2024 Top 100: No. 31
Holds a high school batting average of .531 with 30 home runs, 21 doubles and 12 triples
Broke the West Rowan and Rowan County home run record as a junior

Why Tennessee: "I chose to attend the University of Tennessee because of the amazing atmosphere and the wonderful softball program. As I stepped on the campus, it immediately felt like home and I knew this was where I wanted to spend my next four years."

𝘼𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙥 🖋️

Welcome to the Big Orange family, @elladodge2024 #LadyVols ╳ #GBO pic.twitter.com/tpVehbn2vS
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) November 8, 2023

Ella Dodge
Bradenton, Fla.
Lakewood Ranch High School / Tampa Mustangs
UTL / 5-8 / L/R

2024 Extra Elite 100 National Rankings: No. 65
2024 Extra Innings Softball Position Rankings: No. 4 (Utility)
Selected as an Extra Innings and Max Preps Underclass First-Team All-American in 2022
Guided Lakewood Ranch to a pair of Florida 7A state titles, winning in 2021 and 2022
Was voted the FACA High School Player of the Year 2022
Hit .415 in 2023 with 22 RBIs

Why Tennessee: "I chose Tennessee because I immediately felt at home when I came on my recruiting visit. I knew it was where I was meant to be. The coaches, the players, the people on campus, the environment and the overall campus feel are amazing, and I can't wait to be in/at Tennessee every day."

𝘼𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙥 🖋️

Welcome to the Big Orange family, @42Amayah #LadyVols ╳ #GBO pic.twitter.com/1l8JYPeLem
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) November 9, 2023

Amayah Doyle
Carterville, Ill.
Carterville High School / Intensity 18u National (KOD)
INF / 5-10 / R/R

2024 Extra Elite 100 National Rankings: No. 5
Rated as the No. 1 infielder in the Class of 2024 according to Extra Inning
Named the Southern Illinoisan Softball Player of the Year
Hit 18 home runs in 2023 to break the Carterville High School single-season record
Finished the 2023 season with a .587 average, 54 RBIs, 24 stolen bases and 62 runs scored

Why Tennessee: "I chose Tennessee because of the culture, the team and coaches as well as the amazing opportunities academically and athletically. When I stepped on campus, it felt like 'Home Sweet Home' to me."

𝘼𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙥 🖋️

Welcome to the Big Orange family, @SaviyaMorgan #LadyVols ╳ #GBO pic.twitter.com/BaXWdjFRIP
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) November 9, 2023

Saviya Morgan
Columbia, Tenn.
Columbia Central High School / Birmingham Thunderbolts
OF / 5-4 / L/L

2024 Extra Elite 100 National Rankings: No. 10
Named Tennessee All-State for softball in 2023
Hold several Columbia Central records, including most stolen bases in a single season (68) and career (175) along with the highest single-season batting average at .735
She also holds the single-season (66) and career record (148) for most runs scored
Owns the single-season school record for hits in a season (72) and most career hits (156)
Placed third at the PGF tournament in 2022 with the Birmingham Thunderbolts

Why Tennessee: "I love the Lady Vol softball program, tradition and history. Also, it's not too far from home."

𝘼𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙥 🖋️

Welcome to the Big Orange family, @ENuwer13 #LadyVols ╳ #GBO pic.twitter.com/J8tYT9j5Px
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) November 8, 2023

Erin Nuwer
East Aurora, N.Y.
Nardin Academy / Georgia Impact (Caymol)
P / 5-9 / L/R

2024 Extra Elite 100 National Rankings: No. 7
Named 2023 Western New York Player of the Year
Tabbed the 2022 and 2023 Monsignor Martin Player of the Year
Is a three-time All-Catholic First Team member
Won the 2022 PGF National Championship with Georgia Impact
Was named the 2022 MVP Pitcher of the Summer from PGF

Why Tennessee: "I chose the University of Tennessee because when I got there, it just felt like home. I instantly clicked with the coaches and the atmosphere is like no other."

𝘼𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙥 🖋️

Welcome to the Big Orange family, @ShulerZoie #LadyVols ╳ #GBO pic.twitter.com/m2QfW9ORbh
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) November 8, 2023

Zoie Shuler
Robbinsville, N.C.
Robbinsville High School / Nationals 18u (Batts)
OF / 5-8 / L/R

Is a two-time North Carolina Softball Coaches Association All-State Player and Player of the Year
Named all-conference for softball three times
Named Smoky Mountain Conference Softball Player of the Year as a sophomore and junior
Asheville Citizen-Times named her to the All-Western North Carolina Softball team her sophomore and junior seasons
Cousins Kyle Fink, Island Shuler and Navy Shuler attend Tennessee – Navy plays football for the Vols
Her uncle is former Tennessee football great Heath Shuler

Why Tennessee: "I chose UT because when I visited and met with the coaches and players for the first time, I knew this is where I wanted to be. It felt like home. The softball program is second to none."

𝘼𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙥 🖋️

Welcome to the Big Orange family, @peytonntanner#LadyVols ╳ #GBO pic.twitter.com/UJnQyp53Jj
— Tennessee Softball (@Vol_Softball) November 8, 2023

Peyton Tanner
Lake Jackson, Texas
Brazoswood High School / Hotshots National (Nelson)
P / 5-6 / R/R

2024 Extra Elite 100 National Rankings: No. 4
Selected as a 2024 PGF All-American
Tabbed to the 2023 Extra Inning 18U All-Summer team
Named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) National All-Region 2nd Team
Voted to the Texas Sportswriters 6A All-State Team
Through three seasons, has a record of 65-12 with 820 strikeouts in 494 innings pitched against Texas 6A teams – notching 12 no-hitters and 19 one-hitters

Why Tennessee: "I chose the University of Tennessee because of the family feel that the coaching staff has made and the culture that the university has built."

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Lady Vols Announce 2024 Signees, Class Named No. 4 in the Nation

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