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What makes softball special?: I think what makes this sport special is the strong mindset you must have. It can help teach you life lessons. I first started playing my freshman year of high school. The earliest memory I have is coach asking me if I want to become a catcher because I came to every preseason batting practice. I had no idea, but I loved the idea of becoming one.

Favorites: food – My favorite food is spicy chips, either Talkis, Dinamitas, or the Tim’s jalapeño potato chips; song/music – “Love” by Kendrick Lamar and Zachari; book – “None Of This Is True” by Lisa Jewel; movie – “Ms. Congeniality”; player/team – Oklahoma softball team; school class – psychology with Mr. Anderson; hobbies/pastimes – I used to bake when I was was in elementary school (it was my dream to become a baker).


After high school: I plan on going to Fort Lewis College to major in psychology. I want to become a mental health therapist for teens. I want to become a therapist because I have had many mentors, country wise email marketing list counselors, coaches and teachers help me to become who I am today and I want to help be there for someone.

Advice for young players/students: It is OK to not have your good days with your sport, but don’t let those discourage you. Use them as a way to get better, a learning experience.

Thank yous: I want to thank my coaches for believing in me throughout my journey of softball and personal life, but a huge thank you to my mom for always pushing me to be my best. Not just at softball, but in life as well. I also would like to thank the people who have mentored me along the way: Erin Seagren, Hannah Alderfer and Catherine Cavender.

Coaches comments: As a freshman, Kayla decided to give softball a try. Quickly after that, you could see that Kayla had caught the softball bug and she loved the game. During her four years, Kayla has grown so much as a player and young woman. Kayla has played a key role in our program over the past three years as a catcher. She has helped all of our pitchers routinely by coming to open gyms on a regular basis and catching for them. Without Kayla’s presence, our pitchers would not have had the opportunity to improve. We will miss Kayla and everything she has done for our program. Her work ethic and drive to improve will take her far after high school, and we look forward to seeing everything she accomplishes after graduation.