GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Oak Hall is hoping a former Orange and Blue softball player will shoot their softball program straight to the top of the heap.

The school announced the hiring of former Gators catcher and outfielder Brittany Schutte, who will be replacing Nikki Reed.

Schutte told Gators softball head coach Tim Walton she wanted to focus on her academic career with hopes of becoming an educator, and in essense put her playing days in the past.

She called it "a privilege and honor" to be named the new Eagles head coach and thanked athletic director Jeff Malloy for the opportunity.