Tharptown’s Fischer signs with Motlow State softball program

The latest local Franklin County student-athlete to commit to playing their sport at the next level is Tharptown High School senior Alyssa Fischer, who signed with the Motlow State Community College softball program on Tuesday, December 9 at a ceremony at the high school.

“Alyssa has worked hard and deserves this opportunity,” Tharptown softball head coach Jonathan Jones said of Fischer. “This will be my third season with Alyssa and it's been a fun journey. I have enjoyed watching her grow into a great team leader. She has always been a great player and now she appears to have developed a greater ability to lead.

Back row, from left to right: THS softball head coach Jonathan Jones, Jessica Fischer, Kara Nichols, Karlie Moore, THS principal Dr. Tyler Berryman
Front row, L to R: Wanda Gravitt, Alyssa Fischer, Dave Fischer

“She loves the game of softball and it's truly a blessing she is on our team,” Jones added. “She is a great defensive player, pitcher and a strong hitter. Alyssa has a great knowledge of the game. She will find success throughout her college career. 

“I’m proud for both Alyssa and her father, Dave Fischer, who is my assistant head coach. They both have put a lot of time into sharpening her skills as a softball player. It's great to witness them reap the rewards of their labor.”

Last season, Fischer was selected to the Franklin Free Press All-Franklin County First Team as a pitcher. She was the Lady Wildcats’ top arm in the circle, helping lead Tharptown to a regional tournament appearance. Fischer also batted leadoff, finishing the 2025 campaign with 18 RBIs and a .490 batting average.

Fischer, who has one more season left with the Lady Wildcats, will be joining a Motlow State Bucks team, coached by Janice Morey. The Bucks compiled a 13-30 record in the 2025 season. Motlow State, located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, competes in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association and in Division I of the National Junior College Athletic Association.