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Jennie Finch and award winner Marley Jackson pose for a picture after she receives the award and accompanying scholarship from sponsor Arm & Hammer.

MLB RBI Catcher Marley Jackson Wins Jennie Finch Empowerment Award

Marley Jackson, a catcher and member of the Nationals NIKE RBI team has been awarded this year's recipient of the 2025 Jennie Finch Empowerment Award. The award is given to chosen athletes that have demonstrated character principles in Finch's namesake.

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MLB RBI Catcher Marley Jackson Wins Jennie Finch Empowerment Award

Marley Jackson, a catcher and member of the Nationals NIKE RBI team has been awarded this year's recipient of the 2025 Jennie Finch Empowerment Award. The award is given to chosen athletes that have demonstrated character principles in Finch's namesake.

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Ellery Thomas (r.) with some teammates in front of the new Rhyne Park softball fields.

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MLB Together, Atlanta Braves Reveal Local Renovated Softball Fields During All-Star Weekend

During the busy All-Star weekend the Major League Baseball joined forces with the host city team in the Atlanta Braves and their local park system, Cobb Parks to renovate three separate softball fields for the Rhyne Park Girls Softball Association.

Athletes Unlimited Softball League partners with IMG Academy.

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IMG Academy Partners With AUSL to Develop Next Generation of Softball Stars

Athletes Unlimited Softball League announced Tuesday that they have partnered with IMG Academy to commit to long-term student-athlete development in softball.

Kerr County Softball Team Inspires Community Competing After Devastating Texas Floods

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Kerr County Softball Team Inspires Community After Devastating Texas Floods

After devastating floods tore through Texas, a girls' softball team's willingness to compete brought light to a dark situation.

Jemma Gallman, a softball player from Tuttle, Oklahoma, is defying the odds.

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Young Softball Pitcher With Prosthetic Leg Goes Viral

Jemma Gallman, a softball player from Tuttle, Oklahoma, is defying the odds. A viral moment on Instagram showcases her pitching with a prosthetic leg.

Minnesota transgender pitcher Marissa Rothenberger was left out of All-State selection after leading her team to a state title in 2025.

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Transgender Pitcher Excluded From Minnesota High School All-State Softball Team

A transgender high school softball pitcher in Minnesota, Marissa Rothenberger, was left off the All-State team.

Jul 9, 2025; Frisco, TX, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with the media during 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Youth Softball Players’ Viral Plea to Deion Sanders: Bring Softball to Colorado

One youth softball player is calling on one of college football’s most popular coaches, Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, to bring softball and baseball programs to the University of Colorado Boulder.

Bella Ortiz led Puerto Rico in the circle and at the plate during the U-15 WBSC World Cup.

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Puerto Rico’s Ace Reflects on U-15 WBSC World Cup and Emotional Win Over USA Softball

Puerto Rico ace Isabella Ortiz reflects on her undefeated run, leading the U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup in RBIs, and honoring her late coach during a powerful upset over Team USA.

Orange Beach High School softball ranks second on the MaxPreps High School Rankings list.

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High School Softball Rule Changes: NFHS Updates Tech Use Guidelines, More for 2025-26

The National Federation of State High School Associations met in its annual rules meeting to discuss several changes that will impact high school softball across the country.

The USA Softball U15 National Team won bronze in the WBSC U-15 World Cup.

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Japan Wins WBSC U-15 World Cup Over Puerto Rico, USA Softball Takes Bronze

At the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup final in Caronno Pertusella, Italy, Japan came out resilient over Puerto Rico, and USA took bronze over Mexico.

The University of Georgia is hosting Tony Baldwin's camp in August.

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Top Youth Softball Camps in Georgia This Summer

Georgia offers plenty of camp opportunities catering to players of various skill levels and ages. There’s even a chance to learn from some of college softball’s best coaches and athletes, like the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and more.

The HTX Sliders are a club team based in the Houston area.

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Texas Club Softball Coach Under Fire for Allegedly Stealing From Families

A Texas club softball coach is facing serious allegations after reportedly taking money from parents and disappearing without delivering on promises.

The Oregon Ducks are hosting a camp at Jane Sanders Stadium

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Top Youth Softball Camps in Oregon This Summer

Oregon offers plenty of camp opportunities catering to players of various skill levels and ages. There’s even a chance to learn from some of college softball’s best, like Melyssa Lombardi and her Oregon Ducks.

Oklahoma City's Jocelyn Alo (78) hits a grand slam during a Women's Professional Fastpitch softball league game between the Oklahoma City Spark and the Smash It Sports Vipers at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.

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Top Youth Softball Camps in Oklahoma This Summer

Oklahoma offers plenty of camp opportunities catering to players of various skill levels and ages. There’s even a chance to learn from some of softball’s best players, like Jocelyn Alo.

Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates after an inning in a Women's College World Series softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tennessee Volunteers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 29, 2025.

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Top Youth Softball Camps in Tennessee This Summer

Tennessee offers plenty of camp opportunities catering to players of various skill levels and ages, ranging from high-level prospect camps to youth-focused skill development programs.

The Florida Gators are hosting various camps throughout the summer.

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Top Youth Softball Camps in Florida This Summer

Florida offers plenty of camp opportunities catering to players of various skill levels and ages, ranging from high-level prospect camps to youth-focused skill development programs.

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Top Youth Softball Camps in California This Summer

In one of the most popular travel ball destinations, California offers numerous camps that will sharpen skills and elevate your game to the next level.

Kaukauna High School's Paige Bodenheimer (19), Karly Meredith (1) and Jozy Ebben (23) celebrate with the state championship trophy after defeating Kenosha Bradford High School during the Division 1 state championship game at the 2025 WIAA state softball tournament on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Goodman Softball Complex in Madison, Wisconsin. Kaukauna won the game, 1-0.
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6 Softball Recruits We Watched at Triple Crown's P5 Patriot Games

Get to know six standout softball recruits set to make noise at the P5 Patriot Games – names you’ll want to remember heading into the next recruiting cycle.

Nebraska's Lauren Camenzind (2) high-fives Nebraska outfielder Abbie Squier (8) during introductions during a NCAA super regionals softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 25, 2025.

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Top Youth Camps in Nebraska this Summer

It's summer and that means it's time to start putting in work for the upcoming season. No matter what position, age, or skill level you are, there is a camp for you.

Colorado State University will hold camps at the CSU Softball Field and Indoor Practice Facility.

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Top Youth Softball Camps in Colorado This Summer

Colorado features numerous elite camps at top colleges across the state, as well as a massive camp at the Colorado Sparkler tournament, which hosts college coaches from around the country.

Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns utility Mia Scott (10) slaps hands with head coach Mike White after her home run in the sixth inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during game two of the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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Top Youth Softball Camps in Texas This Summer

The Lone Star State offers plenty of camps, including the opportunity to learn from the reigning National Champions, the Texas Longhorns.

Melissa High School has been crowned the 2025 MaxPreps National Champion.

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Melissa High School Softball Named 2025 MaxPreps National Champion

With the high school softball season officially over, MaxPreps announced on Monday morning that Melissa High School in Melissa, Texas, has been crowned the 2025 MaxPreps National Champion.

Sophomore Hope Alstott has gone 166 consecutive at-bats without recording a strikeout over a 61-game span.

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This Iowa High School Softball Star Has a Streak You Have to See to Believe

One Iowa softball player out of Fort Dodge Senior High School is putting up unreal numbers at the plate.

Liberty Creek's Kaylor West (17) pitches during the TSSAA Softball Class 2A Softball Championship Match between Liberty Creek versus Alcoa at Blue Raider Softball Stadium, Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Friday, May 23, 2025.

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MaxPreps Announces 2025 Softball State Players of the Year Across All 50 States

MaxPreps has revealed its 2025 High School Softball Players of the Year – honoring top talent from every U.S. state ahead of the spring season.

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Gatorade Names Texas Commit Hannah Wells National Softball Player of the Year

Texas signee Hannah Wells has been named the 2025 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year, recognizing her as the top high school player in the country.