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🎉🥎 @AZinthecircle's @NCAASoftball week #6 Freshman Player of The Week (back to back weeks) is @MountainWest @GCU_Softball's @RaeganHoltorf from @sdosoftball! Congratulations... again. Holtorf helped the Lopes reach a 30-0 record while batting .444/3 RBIs/3 Runs/2 BB. 🥎🎉

@AZinthecircle's @NCAASoftball Week #5 Freshman Player of The Week, @MountainWest @GCU_Softball's @RaeganHoltorf (@sdosoftball)! Congratulations! The freshman Lope helped her team go 5-0 while batting .444/3 RBIs/2 Runs/1BB/1SB! Let's go Holtorf! The Lopes are 27-0! 🥎🎉

🎉🥎 @AZinthecircle is proud to celebrate week #1 Co-Freshmen players of the week (from and in the 48th State): @Big12Conference @Utah_Softball's @PCrank_13(leads team with 4 rbis, hit her 1st 💣, .308 avg)🥎🎉 @bigten @RUSoftball's @CharleighS_2025 ( hit .500, 4 BB, .750 ob%)

LETS GEAUX!!!!

Link below to today’s edition of The Final Pitch, featuring a spotlight on Daisy Herrera and more!🥎⬇️ 🔗: linedrivemedia.com/news/club-news… #LineDriveMedia #LineDriveSoftball #softball #TheFinalPitch #news #softballnews #softballcommits

Club News: #TheFinalPitch (11/11/25): Spotlighting @RisingWestover-Prospect @Daisyherrera34, News, Commits, 'Headlines' & Kobe Dodgers' Mural #softball @PGFnetwork @AZRisingAppel @RisingKobasew @sdosoftball @SoftballHome @gatorjack72 @TCSFastpitch linedrivemedia.com/news/club-news…

FOCUSED ATHLETES SAY: 🗣 I'm locked in. 🗣 One play at a time. 🗣 Right here, right now. 🗣 Take care of this one. 🗣 Do your job. 🗣 Read and react. 🗣 Control the controllables. 🗣 Next play. 🗣 I'm ready. #FocusWins

@AZinthecircle @SydWilliams42 @LineDsoftball @MathisStorm @LSUsoftball Congratulations @SydWilliams42!!

🎉 Let's go @SydWilliams42 , congratulations on being named to The @LineDsoftball Hot 100 Player Rankings! @sdosoftball, @MathisStorm, @LSUsoftball 🎉 linedrivemedia.com/news/the-2026-…

Understanding Your College Softball Opportunities So many high school athletes dream of “playing college ball” — but do you really know what that means? Let’s break it down 👇 ⸻ Division I •The highest level of competition — athletes here often play year-round and travel nationally. •Scholarships are athletic-based (up to 12 per program, split among players). •Intense time commitment, strict NCAA rules, and limited roster spots. •Perfect for players who thrive in high-pressure, full-time softball environments. ⸻ Division II •Still highly competitive but offers more balance between athletics and academics. •Athletic scholarships available (up to 7.2 per team). •Many programs value multi-sport athletes and late bloomers. •Great fit if you want high-level play with a little more personal flexibility. ⸻ Division III •No athletic scholarships — but strong academic and merit-based financial aid. •Focused on the student-athlete experience. •Smaller campuses, supportive professors, and great academic opportunities. •Perfect if you want to keep competing while preparing for your career after softball. ⸻ NAIA •Competes with and often beats D2-level programs. •Scholarships are flexible (academic + athletic combined). •Recruiting rules are more relaxed — coaches can talk to you earlier. •Great mix of competition, community, and opportunity for growth. ⸻ JUCO (Junior College) •2-year schools focused on development and exposure. •Lower cost, immediate playing time, and a chance to re-recruit to 4-year programs. •Perfect if you’re still growing, want to boost grades, or need more reps before transferring. ⸻ 💡 The takeaway: Every level offers real opportunities to grow, compete, and earn your degree. Don’t chase the logo — chase the right fit for you, your goals, and your future.

Derek Jeter said, "It slows down when you're prepared and speeds up when you're unprepared." "Every time you're in a situation, I've already gone through it in my head." It means be intentional and consistent about how you prepare. Prepare mentally and physically.

Thank you @PrepSoftball and @kaylie_newcomb for the recognition. Excited for the fall season with @AMPH18U and for high school ball next spring with @sdosoftball

I’m beyond blessed to announce my commitment to play D1 softball at Utah State University! 💙🥎 Grateful for every step of this journey—God’s guidance, my parents’ sacrifices, my AM coaches, teammates, and everyone who believed in me. All glory to God! #AggieUp #D1Bound

Headed to the 407 🌴☀️!! I am extremely excited and blessed to announce my commitment to further my academic and athletic career at UCF. First and foremost, I want to thank God for guiding me through this journey and for blessing me with the ability to do something I love. Thank you to my mom and dad for being my biggest supporters and fans. I know it wasn’t easy getting me to California every weekend for the last 4 years, and you sacrificed a lot to help me live out my dreams. I love you guys so much!! ❤️ Thank you to Coach Potter, Coach Daniel, Coach Tidd, Coach Hovermale and Coach Adolfo for believing in me and allowing me to grow into the best version of myself. Thank you Coach Alicia for helping me grow as a pitcher. Thank you to my family, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and teammates for always supporting me. Thank you to my strength coaches Lyndsay and Rube at EliteU and thank you to everyone who has supported and helped me along the way. The journey wasn’t easy but has been so worth it. Special thank you to @CoachBallMalone @noahbsanders @ShannonSaile and Coach P for giving me the opportunity to join their amazing @UCF_Softball program. I am so excited and blessed to be a UCF Knight!! I can’t wait to take on this next chapter. Big 12 here I come!! Go Knights! Charge On! ⚔️⚡️🖤💛

Going thru the motions... WON'T GET IT DONE. Complaining about how hard it is... WON'T GET IT DONE. Cutting corners... WON'T GET IT DONE. Skipping workouts... WON'T GET IT DONE. Taking plays off... WON'T GET IT DONE. IF YOU WANT SUCCESS YOU MUST INVEST. #CultureWins

Thank you @linedsoftball for recognizing me amongst so many talented athletes in the 2027 class. Super excited for the upcoming season! @AZinthecircle @AMH16U @sdosoftball

HOW TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE 1. Be the hardest worker. 2. Keep your cool under pressure. 3. Demonstrate confidence in yourself & team. 4. Do the right thing in sport, school, and life. (repeat) #LeadershipMatters #CultureWins

Thank you for the write-up @SoftbalAmerica Excited for the upcoming season!! @AMH16U @MercadoAcademy @sdosoftball

STRONG CULTURES VALUE ... 💯 We over me. 💯 Process over results. 💯 Serving over self-focused. 💯 Learning over stubbornness. 💯 Encouragement over negativity. 💯 Teamwork over individual needs. 💯 Communication over assumption. GREAT TEAMS HAVE GREAT TEAMMATES!