We love to find and profile young-and-upcoming talent and, today, we talk to incoming sophomore catcher and corner infielder Ellie Kate “EK” Billings and learn more about this  2^nd Team Line Drive Softball High School All-American.

EK had a tremendous year for Munford (Tenn.) High as the then-freshman batted .446 with a .480 on-base percentage and had 33 RBIs while scoring 30 runs.

The Class of 2028 grad is impressive in the classroom as well with her 4.3 GPA, serving as Student Council President and being a member of both the Spanish Honor Society and the Key Club.

As if that wasn’t enough, she took the ACT in the 8^th grade and scored a 22, which places her in the 71-percentage profile (meaning she scored higher than 71% of all ACT test-takers!).

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LINE DRIVE SOFTBALL Player Spotlight Questionnaire 

Name: Ellie Kate (EK) Billings 
Hometown/ST: Munford, TN 
Grad Year: 2028 
Position(s): C/CIF
Club Team: TN MOJO 2010 – Puckett
High School (City/ST): Munford High School (Munford, TN)
GPA: 4.2 
Preferred College Major: Law/Criminal Justice

In your eyes, what are some of the top honors and accomplishments you’ve achieved individually and with your teams?
I’ve been honored to receive the USSSA Gulf Coast National Championship Defensive MVP, the TSSAA All-District Award and the Daily Memphian’s Division 1 All-Metro Award.

What’s been your most memorable softball experience?
Hitting my first over-the-fence home run and getting to go to the College World Series games. 

What would you say are your strengths on the field?
Getting base hits, blocking wild pitches, picking off runners and my high softball IQ.

Have you set personal goals for yourself for this year? If so, what are they?
Yes, I want to beat my record from last season of 33 RBIs.

Do you have any softball superstitions?
Yes! The bats cannot be crossed in the dugout! It’s even better if you put all the same bats together AND have their logos facing out!

What would you say is your philosophy in life?
Set yourself up for success

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be… first, on-field? Off the field?
On the field: determined. Off the field: motivated

What’s been your favorite place you’ve placed softball?
Mid-America Park in Shawnee, Kan.

What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve had to overcome in life?
Having the yips.

What drives you to play the game of softball?
My love for the sport and my desire to win! 

Finally, what’s one thing or accomplishment about you that is unusual or unique which few know (until know)?
All of my bats have names or I was once in an episode of Young Rock.

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OFF THE FIELD: 

What’s your favorite softball item, like a preferred bat, glove, etc.?
My catcher’s mitt

Favorite item(s) in your closet:
My LuLulemon shorts and tank

Favorite school subject:
Biology

Best way to unwind is…
Watch TikTok

If you have 30 minutes to shop and $100 to spend, where do you go?
Target

What’s playing in your headphones right now?
Zach Bryan and Olivia Rodrigo

What’s been your favorite vacation or place you’ve visited?
New York City! 

If you were stranded on a desert island, what’s the one thing you’d want to have with you (sorry: can’t be a phone as they’re no cell towers nearby!)
My favorite book 

If you could have dinner with anyone… living or dead, who would it be?
Jesus 

Celebrity you’d like most to hang out with…
Adam Sandler

Favorite college uniform (and why):
Tennessee Vols because I like the light blue mixed with the orange.

What worries you most about what classmates your age are facing in the future?
Finding the best college for us. 

If you won a million dollars and had to spend it all in 24 hours, how would you spend it?
I would buy more stocks with it. 

Calories aside, what food could you eat and never get sick of?
Cheese dip and cheeseburgers

What’s your best talent off the field?
Organizing 

What have you learned most about yourself over the last year or two?
I can accomplish whatever I put my mind to! 

Who inspires you (athletically & non-athletically):
Athletically: Sophia Nugent; Non-athletically: My mom and dad 

When you leave the game of softball, how do you want to be remembered and what will you do when you’re finished playing to help grow the game? 
I want to be remembered as a player that gave it her all every time she stepped on the field and I want to give lessons to developing players when I’m older to teach them the things that I was taught.