Deifel adds Arkansas native to roster

By: Scottie Bordelon Scottie Bordelon's Twitter account
Published: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Arkansas coach Courtney Deifel looks into the outfield during the Razorbacks' game against Wichita State Sunday May 20, 2018 at Bogle Park in Fayetteville. Arkansas won 6-4 and advanced to its first super regional.
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Arkansas coach Courtney Deifel looks into the outfield during the Razorbacks' game against Wichita State Sunday May 20, 2018 at Bogle Park in Fayetteville. Arkansas won 6-4 and advanced to its first super regional.

— Razorbacks softball coach Courtney Deifel has added an Arkansas native to her 2019 roster.

Deifel announced Tuesday the addition of former Missouri shortstop Braxton Burnside. She joins the Razorbacks as a junior after spending the previous two seasons at Missouri.

Burnside recorded 99 hits, 15 home runs and 80 RBIs with the Tigers. She earned SEC All-Freshman Team honors in 2017 and was part of two NCAA Tournament appearances with Missouri.

Burnside was a standout at Paragould High School, where her 44 career home runs rank first in Arkansas high school softball history. The three-time All-State performer drove in 185 runs in her prep career and batted .551 during her junior season with the Rams.

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