MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Below are the Southern States Athletic Conference Players to Watch for the 2025-26 women’s golf season.
Each team selected one newcomer and one returner to feature. The SSAC women’s golf championship takes place April 20-22 at RTJ Cambrian Ridge.
Blue Mountain Christian
Returner
Morgan Dabbs
JR
-At one point last year, Morgan was ranked top 100 in Clippd.
-As a junior, she has already become a leader for our team.
Newcomer
Abby Moore
FR, Regents School of Oxford
-As an incoming freshman, we believe Abby has what it takes to help our team succeed.
-She is going to be in the mix early and has a chance to make all-freshman team.
Dalton State
Returner
Jia Kataria
-SSAC Player of the Year
-3 Individual wins, 71.7 scoring average
-1st team All-SSAC
Newcomer
Reese Day
-2025 GHSA AAA All-State team
-2-time All-Region team (2025 & 2024)
-2-year Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best of Preps at
-Fields Ferry Invitational Runner-Up (2024 & 2025)
Faulkner
Returner
Shelby Hughes
SR, Rainbow City, Ala.
-Adjusted averaged of 84.1 last season
-Finished 23rd out of 60 in the first event of the season, the Seahawk Shootout, last year
-Strong approach to the mental side of the game, dialed in with wedges
Newcomer
Allie Rogers
FR, Prattville, Ala.
-First women's college golf signee from Prattville Christian Academy
-High trajectory growth in her game already looks to translate well to the college game
Loyola
Returner
Catherine Singletary
-First-Team All-Conference and Third-Team All-America selection in 2025
- SSAC Women’s Golf Scholar-Athlete of the Year and finished ranked 41
st in the NAIA
Newcomer
Johanna Haver
Mobile
Returner
Anna King
JR, Mobile, Ala.
-Finished 4th at the 2025 Calhoun Women's Spring Classic with a score of +5
-Had an average adjusted score of 81.4
Newcomer
Kailey Batte
FR, Destrehan, La., Lafayette Renaissance Charter High School
-Finished 2nd in the Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour Championship with a score of +6
-Had an average score of 83.2
Point
Returner
Eryn Blakeley
SR
-Eryn brings an energetic, uplifting spirit and a fierce competitive drive to her game. She’s building on the momentum from Spring 2025 and is ready to take her performance to the next level!
Newcomer
Claire Brown
FR. Adairsville High School
-Claire radiates care and enthusiasm that naturally inspires those around her. She’s set to make a powerful impact on our team, and we’re excited to see her continue to grow and shine on the course!
UT Southern
Returner
Iona Pollitt
-Coming off a season where she finished in the top-30 at the National Championship and 6 career individual titles. Iona seeks to build on her legacy and take the team to new heights
Newcomer
Maryssa Phillips
-Transferring from Midway University, Maryssa is ranked national inside the top-130 and was named first team all-conference with several golfer of the week honors
William Carey
Returner
Gracie Bloom
-Home course The Oaks
-3x SSAC All-Conference
-2x NAIA All-American
Newcomer
Kenley Archer
-Home course Diamondhead Country Club
-MHSAA State Championship Team
-3rd place finish MGA Women's State Amateur