Hopefully his twitter story link is not password protected

BLACKSBURG — Mackenzie Lawter began her Virginia Tech softball career as a nonscholarship player.

She will end it as a four-year starter.

Lawter is the starting catcher for the second-ranked Hokies, who will be the top seed in next week’s ACC tournament. She is a valued member of a team that is no doubt heading for its third straight NCAA tournament appearance.

“It’s really special,” Lawter said of her rise in the program. “It’s just kind of a testament to this program, this coaching staff, … how they’ve been able to help me … improve since I got here.”