University of North Georgia Athletics

Awards & Accolades
-- 2025 D2CCA First Team All-American
-- 2025 Diamond Sports/NFCA Catcher of the Year
-- 2025 NFCA First Team All-American
-- 2025 NFCA Freshman of the Year
-- 2025 NFCA Southeast All-Region First Team
-- 2025 PBC All-Tournament Team
-- 2025 PBC Freshman of the Year
-- 2025 PBC All-Conference First Team
-- PBC Player of the Week - April 14, 2025
-- NFCA National Player of the Week - April 8, 2025
-- PBC Player of the Week - April 7, 2025
-- Chick-fil-a Nighthawk of the Week - April 7, 2025
-- PBC Freshman of the Week - March 24, 2025
-- PBC Player of the Week - March 3, 2025
-- Chick-fil-a Nighthawk of the Week - Mar. 3, 2025
-- PBC Freshman of the Week - Feb. 10, 2025

How Knowles got to UNG
Knowles arrives in Dahlonega after completing a remarkable career at The Westfield School in Hawkinsville, Ga. The catcher played four seasons with the Hornets, winning a state championship in each year. Knowles was a three-time Georgia Independent Athletic Association (GIAA) Class AAA All-State selection. As a junior, she hit .567 at the plate with a pair of home runs, 10 doubles and 25 total RBI. She led her team to a whopping 28-0 season and a GIAA Class AAA State Championship. The following season, Knowles was dominant again as she led her team to a 30-3 record and a stunning seventh consecutive GIAA State Championship. She was eventually named the 2023-24 GIAA Class AAA Player of the Year. Knowles will study nursing at UNG.