Kori Benson
Kori Benson

Bio

Kori began her coaching career at MMI before the 2016-17 season and currently serves as the assistant coach for the Lady Tigers.

Kori was a three-time ASWA All-State selection in softball for Oak Grove High School.  In 2012 she was crowned the 2012 ASWA 4A Hitter of the Year and named to the ASWA Super 12 All-State team.  Kori also competed in the Alabama North/South All-Star Game and was selected as a First Team Max Prep High School All-American.

Kori played two years at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama before signing to play at Shorter University.  While at Wallace she was a two-time NFCA All-American and the 2013 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament MVP.  Kori still holds both the single season and all time record for home runs at Wallace with 23 and 38, respectively.