Smith-Cotton High School senior Paris Hammer has accepted athletic and academic scholarships to play softball at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Hammer, the daughter of Jessica and Florian Hammer, played softball for the Lady Tigers all four years of high school, earning letters each year.

“Paris is not only a wonderful person to be around, she also is a well-rounded athlete,” said Smith-Cotton softball head coach Amy Miller. “She is always willing to do what it takes for her team and will be a great asset to the Bethany College Swedes. Paris is dedicated and well deserving to go on and continue her passion of playing college softball.”

Hammer earned Academic All-State honors in 2020, 2021 and 2022. She was named to the 2020 All-District Second Team, 2022 All-Conference Second Team, and the 2022 All-District Second Team. Hammer also was named Bryan Jenkins State Farm Insurance Athlete of the Week.

Photos courtesy of the Sedalia School District