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2025 Softball Roster

Sarah Goul
Sarah Goul
Alyssa Albornoz
Khalil Akiky
Khalil Akiky

44 Emma Popplewell

  • Hometown Russell Springs, KY
  • Class Sophomore
  • Position C/INF
  • Major Elementary Education

Biography

2025 (Sophomore): Emma appeared and started in 32 games for Asbury in her sophomore season. 
  • Collected 31 hits with six doubles and a home run
  • Drove in 20 RBIs and scored 14 runs
  • Worked five walks and a hit-by-pitch
  • Finished season with a .313 AVG, .753 OPS, and .404 SLG
  • Went 3-3 against Wesleyan on 3/29/25 with three runs scored
  • Caught three runners stealing from behind the plate and collected 55 put-outs
Awards | Asbury Scholar-Athlete, Asbury Honor Roll

2024 (Freshman): Competed in 30 games making 28 starts... hit for a .256 average on 22 hits... added eight runs, four doubles, one homerun, 18 RBI, eight walks, and one HBP... finished with a .326 OBP and a .663 OPS...finished wtith a .981 fielding percentage on 90 putouts and 13 assists... caught two runners stealing.

Awards | 2024 Female Frank B. & And Lucille Fryman Award, Asbury Scholar-Athlete
 

Family Members:
  • Terry and DeAnna Popplewell
  • Sibling: Tanner Popplewell
Favorite Bible Verse:
  • Proverbs 3:5-6
Why I Chose Asbury:
  • I really wanted to come to Asbury as a high schooler and God just opened the door right in front of me. I appreciate the environment, community, and time with God they try to cultivate and enforce.
Career Aspiration:
  • Elementary school teacher, coach, worship band, youth group volunteer.

Statistics

Season:
2025

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 44

    2024Freshman

    C/SS
    5'9"
    44
  • 44

    2025Sophomore

    C/INF
    5'9"
    44