![Megan Robertson, a Milton High School student athlete, received a full scholarship to the University of Arkansas, where she will play softball. From top left are Birmingham Thunderbolts head coach Jay Roberson, pitching coach Amanda Roberson, Milton High assistant coach Danny Worrell, and head coach Kevin Jordan. From left in front are Megan Robertson's grandmother Marty Robertson, Megan's father David Robertson, Megan Robertson, Megan's mother Chrissy Robertson, and Megan's 11-year-old brother Dawson Robertson. [AARON LITTLE | Press Gazette]](http://127.0.0.1/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ghows-DA-5d7db454-7697-2d15-e053-0100007ff339-717d2017-scaled.jpeg)
MILTON — Milton High senior Megan Robertson has signed a softball scholarship with the University of Arkansas. She will receive a full scholarship to play the sport at the Southeastern Conference school.
Just 5.4 percent of high school softball players go on to play college softball at any level, whether Division 1 or Division 2, according to Jay Roberson, Robertson’s head coach with the Birmingham Thunderbolts, a travel softball club.
“As far as D1 goes, out of all of those players, only 1.6 percent of those high school players go on to play at the D1 level,” Roberson said. “Of SEC schools, it’s 0.004 (percent) and for kids that go to the SEC on a full ride … it’s very rare for someone to get a full ride, which Megan did receive. And for kids going D1, SEC, and a full ride it’s 0.001 percent … what she’s done is incredible.”
Here, we catch up with Megan.
When did you receive this offer?
They watched me play two days and flew back to Arkansas. They asked if I could be there the next day. We drove from Auburn to Arkansas and took a tour that day. At the end of the day (they made the offer.)
What are your thoughts on the University of Arkansas offering you the scholarship?
It’s crazy, the fact that it’s an SEC school. I’m so excited — something I’ve always dreamed of happening.
What do you feel about leaving home?
My dad was in the Navy. We’re originally from Indiana so I grew up being apart from people. It’s not really new but different.
What will be your major?
Nurse anesthetist.
Do you have post-college plans?
After school, I want to student coach for two years, then start my career.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: 'What she's done is incredible'