Hall of Fame
Mia Zappacosta Byrd (Newark, Md./2003 graduate of McDonogh High School) was a standout third baseman/pitcher on the Shepherd softball team from 2004-07. Byrd was a four-time first team All-WVIAC choice. She was a two-time Shepherd Female Athlete of the Year. She gained WVIAC Tournament MVP honors as she led the Rams to the WVIAC title in 2007. She finished her career as the program's all-time leader in at-bats (596), hits (219), total bases (296), and doubles (58), and she also held single-season marks for total bases (95), most hits (67), and most doubles (18). Her 58 career doubles are still a Shepherd mark, while her 18 doubles in a season tie the school record.
