Moody signs with Carson-Newman
Clinton senior multisport standout Josie Moody is joined by family members as she signs her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City. Pictured are (top, from left) Bailey Story, Heather Story, Freeda Story (Grammie), Felicia Story, Jerry Story and Mason Story. Front row: Skylar Moody, Karrie Moody, mother; Josie Moody; Jason Moody, father; and brother Colby Moody. (photo:Ellie Hatmaker )
One of the most-decorated athletes in CHS history, Moody is a three-sport standout for the Lady Dragons, excelling in volleyball, basketball and tennis. She may also compete in track and field this spring.
She also considered Tusculum University, but chose Carson-Newman.
“They’ve always been on my radar because they’re close to home, and that’s big for me because I’m a big family person,” Moody said of Carson-Newman. “I went there for a camp, and it felt like home—and that was pretty much it.”
She will enter school as an undeclared major. Ultimately, she chose volleyball over basketball.
“I’ve played basketball since I was five,” Moody said. “I started playing volleyball in middle school, and I loved it. It’s my thing.”
Moody was a dominant presence on the volleyball court for the Lady Dragons, helping lead the program to four consecutive Region 2-AAA tournament appearances. She surpassed 1,000 career kills, 1,000 assists and 1,000 digs during her high school career.
She said competing in college athletics has long been a goal.
“My mom went to Roane State and played basketball,” Moody said. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play in college.”
