Texas Catcher Inks with Softball
The Buccaneers recently announced the signing of catcher/utility player, Nicole Prestidge. She will be joining the Buccaneers this upcoming Fall of 2026.
Prestidge, the daughter of Heather and Jody Cotton of China Spring, TX, will graduate from China Spring High School in May.
During her time in high school, Nicole had many accomplishments on and off the field. Academically, she was in many honors level classes, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre Calculus, and Anatomy and Physiology. Athletically, she has a stat line to impress. In 2023, she was nominated Varsity Freshman of the Year. In 2024, she broke the Career Walk Record and she was noiminated Second Team All-District. In 2025, she broke her own Career Walk Record (totalling 35 overall), she broke the Career Home Run Record (totalling 37 overall), and she was nominated First Team All-District.
When asked why she chose Dawson, Prestidge said, "I chose Dawson because the Agricultural program is what I am looking for, as well as a small town softball team that works hard and can give me a growing experience as a college ball player."
Head softball coach, Casey-May Huff, had this to say about her, "We are very excited about Nicole! She brings a lot of talent, both in the classroom and on the field. I believe she can really help us accomplish our goals in all aspects of our program."
