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Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 2, 2026): Spotlighting OC Gamers-Prospect Ella Iacenda, News, Commits, ‘Can’t Be Touched’ & NLDS Schedule
Recruiting Spotlight: Top Gun-Prospect Michelle Kolone Joins Football-Playing Brother at BYU (Oct. 2, 2026)
ICYMI: Final Class of 2027 HOT 100 Rankings is Coming Up Fast! Player Nominations Will Be Taken Through Mon., October 26th (Oct. 1, 2026)
Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 1, 2026): Warrior Academy-Prospect Piper Harris, News, Commits, ‘God’s Gonna Cut You Down’ & New Batman?
Recruiting Spotlight: Unity 2028 Catcher/Corner Infielder Lainie Keefer Headed To “Guns Up” (Oct. 1, 2026)
Staffing News: We Welcome Our New Contributor (& Long-Time Friend) Roger McAfee… A Softball Expert With a 20-Year Accomplished Career in Media Relations (Sept. 30, 2026)
Breaking News: Virginia Glory 18U—Led by Head Coach Suzy Willemssen & Assistant Coach Kevin Bednoski—Named Today as the ATEC/NFCA Travel Ball National Coaching Staff of the Year (Sept. 30, 2026)
Club News: The Final Pitch (Sept. 30, 2026): Spotlighting BSC Bengals-Prospect McKenna Chalker, News, Commits, ‘Mr. Brightside’ & Failure
Recruiting: 100+ New Commits Since Sunday Including 18 in 2028 HOT 100, Four in Top 10 Alone! Key Pickups for Florida, Alabama, Baylor, Stanford & More… (Sept. 30, 2026)
I Committed: 2028 Pitcher Gaby McAnaw Shares How She Became the First Softball Recruit from Maryland to One Day Play for the Washington Huskies (Sept. 29, 2026)
Club News: The Final Pitch (Sept. 29, 2026): Spotlighting Impact Gold-Prospect Kyla Cochran, News, Commits, ‘Without Me’ & Batman Contingency
Recruiting Spotlight: ‘8 Clap’ for The Vault Prospect Zaliyah Jones (Sept. 29, 2026)
Recruiting Spotlight: Culture and Trust Lead Pitcher Tara Tarnowski—Ranked No. 4 Overall in the 2028 HOT 100—to Missouri (Sept. 28, 2026)
Breaking News: Catcher Brooklyn Evans, No. 3 Overall Prospect in the Line Drive Media 2028 HOT 100, Commits to the Florida Gators (Sept. 28, 2026)
Club News: The Final Pitch (Sept. 28, 2026): Spotlighting Hanapa’a-Prospect Kalipokaiuli Araujo-Waiau, News, Commits, ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’ & Hal’s A Hero
Recruiting Spotlight: Suncats-Prospect Sophia Galindo Headed To ‘Rocky Top’ (Sept. 28, 2026)
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Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 2, 2026): Spotlighting OC Gamers-Prospect Ella Iacenda, News, Commits, 'Can't Be Touched' & NLDS Schedule

October 2, 2026
Michelle Kolone is a Top 20-ranked 2028 power hitter who had 12 home runs and 44 RBIs this summer for her Top Gun 16U team.jpg

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Recruiting Spotlight: Top Gun Prospect Michelle Kolone Joins Football-Playing Brother at BYU (Oct. 2, 2026)

October 2, 2026
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ICYMI: Final Class of 2027 HOT 100 Rankings is Coming Up Fast! Player Nominations Will Be Taken Through Mon., October 26th (Oct. 1, 2026)

October 1, 2026
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Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 1, 2026): Warrior Academy-Prospect Piper Harris, News, Commits, 'God's Gonna Cut You Down' & New Batman?

October 1, 2026
Lainie Keefer commits to Texas Tech.com

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Recruiting Spotlight: Unity 2028 Catcher/Corner Infielder Lainie Keefer Headed To "Guns Up" (Oct. 1, 2026)

October 1, 2026
Roger McAfee served as the press conference moderator at the WCWS from 2018 to 2022

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Staffing News: We Welcome Our New Contributor (& Long-Time Friend) Roger McAfee… A Softball Expert With a 20-Year Accomplished Career in Media Relations (Sept. 30, 2026)

September 30, 2026
The NFCA announced on Wednesday that the Virginia Glory 18U team was named as the 2026 ATEC:NFCA Travel Ball National Coaching Staff of the Year

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Breaking News: Virginia Glory 18U—Led by Head Coach Suzy Willemssen & Assistant Coach Kevin Bednoski—Named Today as the ATEC/NFCA Travel Ball National Coaching Staff of the Year (Sept. 30, 2026)

September 30, 2026
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Club News: The Final Pitch (Sept. 30, 2026): Spotlighting BSC Bengals-Prospect McKenna Chalker, News, Commits, 'Mr. Brightside' & Failure

September 30, 2026
Krimson Calhoun (middle), ranked No. 9 in the 2028 HOT 100, joins the Baylor family in making the Bear Claw signal

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Recruiting: 100+ New Commits Since Sunday Including 18 in 2028 HOT 100, Four in Top 10 Alone! Key Pickups for Florida, Alabama, Baylor, Stanford & More… (Sept. 30, 2026)

September 30, 2026

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Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 2, 2026): Spotlighting OC Gamers-Prospect Ella Iacenda, News, Commits, 'Can't Be Touched' & NLDS Schedule
October 2, 2026
Michelle Kolone is a Top 20-ranked 2028 power hitter who had 12 home runs and 44 RBIs this summer for her Top Gun 16U team.jpg
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Recruiting Spotlight: Top Gun Prospect Michelle Kolone Joins Football-Playing Brother at BYU (Oct. 2, 2026)
October 2, 2026
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ICYMI: Final Class of 2027 HOT 100 Rankings is Coming Up Fast! Player Nominations Will Be Taken Through Mon., October 26th (Oct. 1, 2026)
October 1, 2026
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Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 1, 2026): Warrior Academy-Prospect Piper Harris, News, Commits, 'God's Gonna Cut You Down' & New Batman?
October 1, 2026
Lainie Keefer commits to Texas Tech.com
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Recruiting Spotlight: Unity 2028 Catcher/Corner Infielder Lainie Keefer Headed To "Guns Up" (Oct. 1, 2026)
October 1, 2026
Roger McAfee served as the press conference moderator at the WCWS from 2018 to 2022
All News, Breaking, Club
Staffing News: We Welcome Our New Contributor (& Long-Time Friend) Roger McAfee… A Softball Expert With a 20-Year Accomplished Career in Media Relations (Sept. 30, 2026)
September 30, 2026
The NFCA announced on Wednesday that the Virginia Glory 18U team was named as the 2026 ATEC:NFCA Travel Ball National Coaching Staff of the Year
All News, Breaking, Club
Breaking News: Virginia Glory 18U—Led by Head Coach Suzy Willemssen & Assistant Coach Kevin Bednoski—Named Today as the ATEC/NFCA Travel Ball National Coaching Staff of the Year (Sept. 30, 2026)
September 30, 2026
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All News, Breaking, Club, College
Club News: The Final Pitch (Sept. 30, 2026): Spotlighting BSC Bengals-Prospect McKenna Chalker, News, Commits, 'Mr. Brightside' & Failure
September 30, 2026
Krimson Calhoun (middle), ranked No. 9 in the 2028 HOT 100, joins the Baylor family in making the Bear Claw signal
All News, Breaking, Club, College, Hot 100, Recruiting
Recruiting: 100+ New Commits Since Sunday Including 18 in 2028 HOT 100, Four in Top 10 Alone! Key Pickups for Florida, Alabama, Baylor, Stanford & More… (Sept. 30, 2026)
September 30, 2026
Gaby McAnaw says she's all in to compete for the Washington Huskies!.com
I Committed: 2028 Pitcher Gaby McAnaw Shares How She Became the First Softball Recruit from Maryland to One Day Play for the Washington Huskies (Sept. 29, 2026)
September 29, 2026
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All News, Breaking, Club, College
Club News: The Final Pitch (Sept. 29, 2026): Spotlighting Impact Gold-Prospect Kyla Cochran, News, Commits, 'Without Me' & Batman Contingency
September 29, 2026
Zaliyah Jones of the Vault committed to UCLA. Photo provided by Zaliyah Jones.
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Recruiting Spotlight: '8 Clap' for The Vault Prospect Zaliyah Jones (Sept. 29, 2026)
September 29, 2026
Tara Tarnowski, ranked No. 4 in the Line Drive Media 2028 HOT 100, is looking to have an immediate impact at Missouri
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Recruiting Spotlight: Culture and Trust Lead Pitcher Tara Tarnowski—Ranked No. 4 Overall in the 2028 HOT 100—to Missouri (Sept. 28, 2026)
September 28, 2026
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Breaking News: Catcher Brooklyn Evans, No. 3 Overall Prospect in the Line Drive Media 2028 HOT 100, Commits to the Florida Gators (Sept. 28, 2026)
September 28, 2026
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Club News: The Final Pitch (Sept. 28, 2026): Spotlighting Hanapa’a-Prospect Kalipokaiuli Araujo-Waiau, News, Commits, 'Can't Stop The Feeling' & Hal's A Hero
September 28, 2026

High School

Michelle Kolone is a Top 20-ranked 2028 power hitter who had 12 home runs and 44 RBIs this summer for her Top Gun 16U team.jpg

Recruiting Spotlight: Top Gun Prospect Michelle Kolone Joins Football-Playing Brother at BYU (Oct. 2, 2026)

October 2, 2026
Lainie Keefer commits to Texas Tech.com

Recruiting Spotlight: Unity 2028 Catcher/Corner Infielder Lainie Keefer Headed To "Guns Up" (Oct. 1, 2026)

October 1, 2026
Zaliyah Jones of the Vault committed to UCLA. Photo provided by Zaliyah Jones.

Recruiting Spotlight: '8 Clap' for The Vault Prospect Zaliyah Jones (Sept. 29, 2026)

September 29, 2026

College

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Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 2, 2026): Spotlighting OC Gamers-Prospect Ella Iacenda, News, Commits, 'Can't Be Touched' & NLDS Schedule

October 2, 2026
Michelle Kolone is a Top 20-ranked 2028 power hitter who had 12 home runs and 44 RBIs this summer for her Top Gun 16U team.jpg

Recruiting Spotlight: Top Gun Prospect Michelle Kolone Joins Football-Playing Brother at BYU (Oct. 2, 2026)

October 2, 2026
Piper_Harris_Warrior_Academy_swing

Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 1, 2026): Warrior Academy-Prospect Piper Harris, News, Commits, 'God's Gonna Cut You Down' & New Batman?

October 1, 2026

Club

Ella_Iacenda_OC_Gamers_pitching

Club News: The Final Pitch (Oct. 2, 2026): Spotlighting OC Gamers-Prospect Ella Iacenda, News, Commits, 'Can't Be Touched' & NLDS Schedule

October 2, 2026
Michelle Kolone is a Top 20-ranked 2028 power hitter who had 12 home runs and 44 RBIs this summer for her Top Gun 16U team.jpg

Recruiting Spotlight: Top Gun Prospect Michelle Kolone Joins Football-Playing Brother at BYU (Oct. 2, 2026)

October 2, 2026
Amariee_Shug_Bradford_Texas_Bombers_bat

ICYMI: Final Class of 2027 HOT 100 Rankings is Coming Up Fast! Player Nominations Will Be Taken Through Mon., October 26th (Oct. 1, 2026)

October 1, 2026

Pro/intl

Team USA had plenty to cheer about as it finished undefeated to clinch at spot at next years WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027 in Australia

International News: Final Day at the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup 2026 Group Oklahoma Sees USA & Mexico Clinch Spots to the 2027 World Cup Finals; China Secures Wild Card (Sept. 17, 2026)

September 17, 2026
Team USA ran its record to 5-0 and will face China with the winner securing a place in the WBSC Womens Softball World Cup Finals next year. All info and images courtesty of WBSC

International News: Day 4 at the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup 2026 Group Oklahoma… USA vs. China Wednesday for World Cup 2027 Finals Spot (Sept. 16, 2026)

September 16, 2026
China and USA are the only two undefeated teams left after China beat Netherlands 3-2 and USA topped New Zealand 9-0

International News: Day 3 at the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup 2026 Group Oklahoma City Sees USA & China Stay Perfect; Mexico Sweeps Doubleheader (Sept. 15, 2026)

September 15, 2026

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