Cobden’s Orsburn plans to sign with SIUC Friday

Cobden’s High School’s Taylor Orsburn plans to sign a national letter of intent Friday to play softball at Southern Illinois University Carbondale next season.

“She’s a good kid who works hard every day,” Cobden softball coach Nathan Emrick said. “She  puts in the time and effort at it.”

Orsburn, a senior, has been a member of two Cobden Class 1A state championship teams. The team finished 48-5 overall last season.

Orsburn had a .505 batting average last season. She had 33 RBIs, 5 triples, 16 doubles, 50 hits and scored 31 runs.

She has a 17-1 pitching record with a save; however, Emrick said she was recruited by SIUC as an infielder.

“I definitely think she can contribute at SIU,” Emrick said. “She can definitely play at the next level.”

Orsburn is also a member of the Cobden girls’ basketball team.