A native of Midlothian, VA, Ashlee Bass made a name for herself as an offensive force and as a shortstop on the softball field in the USA South over the course of her career from 2005 to 2008. At the completion of her senior season, she held the single season records for batting average (.500 in '06), hits (67 in '06), home runs (8), and RBIs (43 in '08). She was also the career record holder in average (.441), hits (205), doubles (42), runs (132), total bases (304) and assists (312) as she helped the Lady Bishop softball team compile 79 wins over her career including two 20-win seasons.

Bass was twice named as Wesleyan Female Athlete of the Year and was Team Co-MVP in 2006 and 2008 with current assistant coach Libby Fulford while also being named first team all-conference in 2005, 2007, and 2008.

"Ashlee was an outstanding player who did a lot for NC Wesleyan Softball," commented coach Pietryk. "She was a pleasure to help coach and I am so honored to go in the Hall of Fame in the same class as someone with her talent."

"A 2006 All-American, Ashlee will go down as the most decorated softball player in Wesleyan history," commented current NC Wesleyan head coach John Brackett who coached Bass for four years. "She is certainly most deserving of Hall of Fame recognition.  We were very fortunate to have her in our program." 

Bass received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in the spring of 2008.