University of South Alabama Athletics

AT NORTH ALABAMA
FRESHMAN SEASON (2025)
• Appeared in three games in relief
• Recorded a 6.30 earned run average
• Struck out five in her 6.2 innings of work
• Held opponents to a .259 batting average

AT SPAIN PARK HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for six seasons at Spain Park High School in Birmingham, Ala.
• Pitched and played first base for the Jaguars
• Earned all-state and all-county honors
• Was an honorable mention selection on the Birmingham News Terrific 22 as a pitcher
• Finished her prep career with over 500 strikeouts
• Was selected to compete at the 27th annual AHSAA North-South All-Star softball competition for the North squad in 2023
• Pitched nine relief innings in back-to-back elimination games against Bob Jones and Austin for two saves to get Spain Park to the state playoffs
• Also lettered in volleyball where she helped the Jaguars qualify for the state tournament and reach the Elite 8
• Played three years of travel ball for the Alabama Bolts

PERSONAL
• Full name is Ella Grave Ussery
• Born in Birmingham, Ala.
• Daughter of Derrick and Nicole Ussery
• Has a younger brother, Paxton
• Her father played soccer at Auburn
• Hobbies include playing golf and wake surfing
• Majoring in nursing with a minor in psychology