Manassas Senior Tapped to Play Softball at University of Massachusetts

A Manassas teen has signed a contract to play softball at a Massachusetts college next year.

Ashton Wince, a senior at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, signed as a player for the University of Massachusetts, according to a ReadMedia release. 

 As a catcher, Ashton has been named to both the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) and the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference First Team All-Conference for three years. 

The senior was also named to the Washington Post's Second Team All-Met.

Ashton has been on the Vienna Stars softball team for nine years.

She is pictured with her parents Dennis and Gaynelle, PVI softball coach EJ Thomas and PVI strength and conditioning coach Mike Grandizio.