Ella Fox

Class:
Sophomore
Bats/Throws:
L/R
Height:
5-4
Hometown:
Knoxville, Tenn.
Position:
UTL
Prev School:
Wayne Christian School (North Carolina)

Previous School

Transferred to Liberty from North Carolina, where she played as a freshman
In 2025, appeared in 13 games, starting six
Started the first two games of the season at third base
Recorded her first career hit and scored three runs against Elon (Feb. 26)
Also scored against Pitt (March 9) and ECU (April 9)

Prep

Graduated from Wayne Christian, where she played softball for her father, Tommy Fox
Four-year softball letterwinner
Four-time NCISAA All-State
Three-time High School OT All-State Softball Team
Two-time NCISAA State champion and two-time runner-up
Led the state of North Carolina in base hits as a freshman
Ranked No. 53 in Class of 2024 by Extra Innnings Softball
Also played basketball, where she was a two-time NCISAA All-State player and the 2023-24 Coastal Plains Independent Conference Basketball Co-Player of the Year
Finished basketball career with over 1,800 career points and as the all-time leading female scorer in Wayne Christian history
Played travel ball with Team North Carolina Huss and Georgia Impact Gold

Personal

Daughter of Tommy and Tara Fox
Father, Tommy, was an all-conference basketball player at Mountain State
Mother, Tara, was an all-conference volleyball player at Mountain State and an all-conference basketball player and a softball player at Hiwassee College
Sister, Anna, played softball at Tennessee and Michigan State
Sister, Caroline, plays softball at North Carolina
Grandfather, Tom Fox, competed at Chattanooga
Majoring in political science
Birthday is Nov. 11

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty because of their mission to spread the Gospel and disciple young adults, as well as its competitive softball program.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom and dad inspire me because of their selflessness, humility, and hard work.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the state championship in softball in back-to-back years.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad, Tommy Fox, played basketball at Mountain State University. My mom, Tara Fox, played volleyball at Mountain State University, as well as basketball and softball at Hiwassee Junior College. My sister, Anna Fox, played softball at the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University. My sister, Caroline Fox, played softball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is currently on the softball team at the University of Maryland.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is breakfast, and that special meal is a waffle with bacon.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Cooking and baking.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Derek Jeter

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Greece or Italy, because they are both beautiful.