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Former Oklahoma Softball Stars Announce Major Life Changes

Life beyond the diamond has been just as sweet for Sam Landry and Jocelyn Alo.
Maddy Lewis|
Former Oklahoma ace Sam Landry (21) and current Portland Cascade member Sam Landry recently announced her engagement.
Former Oklahoma ace Sam Landry (21) and current Portland Cascade member Sam Landry recently announced her engagement. | SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In recent days, the softball world learned of some exciting news about two of its favorite, former Oklahoma Sooners.

Sam Landry and Jocelyn Alo have both fulfilled life goals outside of the white lines.

Landry shared photos of her engagement to X on April 13.

The post features country-themed shots, putting Landry's Texas roots on full display. Landry picked three images to update her followers, including one with her and her now-fiancé in front of a barn-like structure, the moment he popped the question, and, of course, the dazzling ring paired with two glasses of champagne.

She captioned it with, "I love this life with you."

In 2025, Landry was a NFCA Second Team All-American and SEC Newcomer of the Year upon transferring from Louisiana, where she spent her first three collegiate seasons.

For the Sooners, Landry posted a 1.94 ERA in 37 appearances, leading her team to a trip to the NCAA Women's College World Series (WCWS). In 27 starts, the right-hander threw 19 complete games posting a record of 25-6 over 191.2 innings. She tallied 186 strikeouts and collected four saves, limiting opponents to a .207 average.

Landry went on to become the first pick of the 2025 AUSL College Draft where she put up good numbers for the Texas Volts in her rookie campaign. Last December, she was the first athlete picked to the Portland Cascade in the AUSL's Expansion Draft.

A few days later, on April 15, Alo and her husband Bobby Evans Jr. welcomed a baby boy. The AUSL Chicago Bandits, Alo's current professional team, posted to X with a photo of the new family of three.

"In this season of life, I'm just soaking up all the love from everyone surrounding my little family! I'm so overjoyed to have my little boy here and want to give a shout out my husband for taking care of both of us!" Alo was quoted on the Bandits' graphic.

Alo's career accolades in Norman, Okla. are unmatched. A back-to-back WCWS Champion and USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year in 2021 and 2022, Alo was the face of college softball during her five-year career. She's the current NCAA all-time leader in home runs (122), slugging percentage (.987), and total bases (761). Additionally, she launched 30+ home runs in a single season three different times for the Sooners.

Professionally, Alo has suited up for Athletes Unlimited, the Oklahoma City Spark, the Savannah Bananas, and recently found a home in Chicago with the Bandits organization. In 2024, she was a silver medalist for the AU Pro Softball AUX tournament when she put up a .389 batting average in 12 games with six home runs, two doubles, and 12 RBIs.

Internationally, she's worn "USA" across her chest at various events, including the Canada Cup, the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women's Softball World Cup group stage, and the Japan All-Star Series.

These two exceptional athletes are living proof that you can dominate in the spotlight and prioritize your personal needs.

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Maddy Lewis
MADDY LEWIS

Maddy Lewis was a four-year starting infielder for UC San Diego Softball (2015–19), helping lead the Tritons to two conference championships, a West Region title, and a trip to the Division II National Championship in her senior season. She graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in Communication, where she also wrote for the student newspaper, The Guardian. After college, Maddy spent two years as a Sports Information Director, working closely with the softball, basketball and running programs, deepening her appreciation for the stories behind the stats. She has continued her playing career on the international stage as a member and captain of the Israeli Women’s National Softball Team for the past four years, facing top talent at European Championships, Canada Cups, and the Maccabi Games. Beyond competing, Maddy remains deeply committed to growing the game. She co-hosts the Jewish Softball: More Than A Game podcast, offers private instruction in the Bay Area and has coached teams at the Triple Crown Sports International Challenge and the JCC Maccabi Games. With a passion for storytelling and softball, she is dedicated to giving back to the sport that has shaped her both on and off the field and making an impact on the next generation in any way she can.

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