Marshall University Athletics
11/13/2026 10:50:00 AM | Softball
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University Softball Head Coach Morgan Zerkle announced the addition of four signees to the incoming signing class of 2027.
Zerkle announced the signings of Kira Bailey, Peyton Davis, Emery Jensen, and Kendall Mayo. The four incoming players will be on the Thundering Herd roster ahead of the 2027-28 athletic and academic calendar.
"I'm especially proud to welcome in this 2027 class," said Coach Zerkle. "We are adding two great arms in the circle, Emery and Peyton who will complement each other very well. To complete the battery, we have Kendall behind the plate with a great softball IQ and the ability to swing for power. To top off the class, Kira brings a ton of athleticism to our infield and a lefty bat that will make our lineup more dynamic."
Kira Bailey - Middle Infielder
Bats L / Throws R
Blacklick, Ohio
Gahanna Lincoln HS
We're excited to officially welcome 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲 to the Herd Softball Family! ⚡️ 💚 https://t.co/Oo8gR6O8Ew
— Marshall Softball (@HerdSB) November 11, 2026
Kira Bailey is a middle infielder who bats left, throws right from the Columbus suburb of Blacklick, Ohio. Bailey will be graduating this coming spring from Gahanna Lincoln High School, the same school as MUSB great and current assistant coach, Aly Harrell. Bailey enters her senior season as a high school career .572 hitter with 162 hits and 57 RBI. Bailey also has 179 stolen bases - a number which ranks 3rd all-time in OHSAA history. She has played her travel ball most recently with the Beverly Bandits.
Peyton Davis - RHP
Flowery Branch, Ga.
Cherokee Bluff HS
It's OFFICIAL! Excited to welcome 𝐏𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬 to the Marshall Thundering Herd! ⚡️ 💚 https://t.co/fkzp2hNy7U
— Marshall Softball (@HerdSB) November 11, 2026
Peyton Davis comes to Marshall ranked 45th overall in the Class of 2027 by Line Drive Media. Davis is a right-handed pitcher from Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 45 miles from downtown Atlanta. Davis has earned 1st Team All-State in Georgia, 2026 Region Pitcher of the Year, 1st Team All-Region, and All-County Pitcher of the Year. In addition to her accolades, Davis comes to Marshall with experience with USA Softball. In 2025, she took part in the USA Softball High Performance Program while earning USSSA All-American status.
Emery Jensen - RHP
Mooresville, N.C.
Pine Lake Prep
Welcome 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧 to the Marshall Thundering Herd!! ⚡️💚 https://t.co/jI3jruuaRl
— Marshall Softball (@HerdSB) November 13, 2026
Emery Jensen is a right-handed pitcher from Mooresville, North Carolina, about 30 miles north of downtown Charlotte. Jensen has been named an All-State pitcher each of her first three seasons of high school softball so far and has been named the Catawba Shores Athletic Conference Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2025 and 2026 - the first in her program's history to win the award. Jensen struck out 220 of the 350 batters she faced with a sub 0.50 ERA as a junior, being recognized as the Iredell County Player of the Year. Jensen holds her high school's record for most strikeouts in a game, in a season, and in her career - with her senior season still to play. She has played her travel ball with Rising.
Kendall Mayo - Catcher
Bats R / Throws R
Loganville, Ga.
Loganville HS
Herd Fans! Let's officially welcome 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨 to the Marshall Softball program!! ⚡️💚 https://t.co/1klFRGreBw
— Marshall Softball (@HerdSB) November 11, 2026
Kendall Mayo comes to Marshall from Loganville, Georgia, a suburb east of downtown Atlanta. A right-handed batter and fielder, Mayo is a two-time Player of the Year in her Region. She is also the 10th ranked catcher in the 2027 Class by Extra Innings. Most recently, Mayo was named the All-Region Player of the Year, hitting .589 in regional contests this season. Mayo is the career doubles leader with Loganville High School. She is a member of the All-Region Academic Team. Mayo has played travel with Georgia Impact 18U Premier.
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