As A Freshman (2001): Cortney Mitchell stepped onto the Lady Razorback infield as a freshman and played in 59 of Arkansas 66 games. Mitchell was tabbed as a second baseman but also found herself playing shortstop when needed. Mitchell was one of the team's leaders, scoring 18 runs with 40 hits. She had a season-best 10 doubles and three triples and was second on the team with 1 0 walks. Mitchell also led the team in assists with 140.
At Ezeil-Harding Christian: A five-year fetterwinner and starter at Ezell-Harding, Mitchell guided the Eagles to three district and three region titles as well as a runner-up finish and three Tennessee state titles. Mitchell was a five-time all-district, all-region and all-state selection and was named the district MVP her sophomore season. A four-time team MVP, Mitchell was also selected Class A MidState Player of the Year as a junior. Mitchell was a five-time Tennessean mid-state team member and was named the Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association player of the year in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Mitchell, who led off 10 games with a home run in her career, had her number retired in January 2001. Mitchell played club ball for the Nashville Steelers as a freshman and the Nashville Eagles as a sophomore and junior, winning the regional title in 1999. In addition to softball, Mitchell was a two-year letterwinner in basketball and was named district and region MVP.
PERSONAL: Born July 8, 1982, Cortney Brooke Mitchell is the middle child of David and Connie Mitchell of Mt. Juliet, Tenn. She has an older brother, Anthony, and a younger sister, Kathlene. Mitchell is a liberal arts major at Arkansas.