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Here’s our TFP for Monday, June 30, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: SANIEYA “BOOG” JACKSON

Uncommitted 2030 LHP/1B Sanieya “Boog” Jackson recently talked to Line Drive Media about Bombers Gold National-Bryant, Alliance Nationals, winning the recent 12U TFL Summer Championship, New Mexico players, staying in shape and working harder, Blaze Academy, learning from mistakes, athletic family, future college, college camps, medical field, history and math, Citaly Gutierrez, rap, “All American,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and walking handstands.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Sanieya “Boog” Jackson

Hometown: Hobbs, NM

Middle School: Houston Junior High

Club Team: Bombers Gold National-Bryant 12U

Graduation Year: 2030

Height: 5-8.5

Position/s: LHP/1B

Nickname: Since I was little, my dad started off by calling me “Booger,” but then he shortened it to “Boog” and it’s stuck since then (and) now everyone calls me “Boog.” So embarrassed to say, but I’m going to be honest, I always had boogers in my nose and my dad just said it one day and was like your my little “Booger.” Little did I know, I thought it was because of my dance moves and called myself “Boogie” in the hoodie.

I wanted to add a piece for a great person, who has been with me since the beginning, not only does he believes in me, but I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for him, my pitching coach Jarred Lewis. He keeps me in shape and pushes me to a new level every time (and) doesn’t cut me short.

Social Media: @heartzsanieya on TikTok and @sanieya.11 on Instagram

Honors: Pitcher of the Tournament at the Diamonds State Invitational (2024), Pitcher of the Tournament at TFL Fall Championship (2024), Pitcher of the Tournament at Bomber Shootout (2025), Pitcher of the Tournament and Offensive Player of the Tournament at Lone Star Elite Invitational (2025), co-Pitcher of the Tournament at Prospect Wire Spring Battle (2025) and Pitcher of the Tournament at Super Elite Invitational (2025).

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: Hitting — .556 AVG, .625 OBP, 1.375 OPS, .750 SLG, 20 hits, 7 doubles, 21 RBIs and 10 runs; Pitching — 39 IP, 39 hits, 31 runs, 24 ER, 22 BBs, 43 Ks, 4.308 ERA and .252 BAA.

Travel Ball Spring 2025 Stats: Hitting — .475 AVG, .512 OBP, 1.174 OPS, .663 SLG, 38 its, 7 doubles, 2 HRs, 24 RBIs and 27 runs; Pitching — 81.2 IP, 80 hits, 49 runs, 31 ER, 17 BBs, 104 Ks,
2.278 ERA and .242 BAA.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats (So Far): Hitting — .439 AVG, .589 OBP, 1.199 OPS, .610 SLG, 18 hits, 7 doubles, 12 RBIs and 16 runs; Pitching — 57.1 IP, 36 hits, 15 runs, 12 ER, 12 BBs, 83 Ks, 1.212 ERA and .171 BAA.

Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? The Bombers organization is a big part of my softball journey. They hold you (to) a different standard and make you thrive to be better. My team is different. We are coached by three coaches — Thad (Bryant), Jeromy (Gutierrez) and RJ (Bernal), who all have a different view of the game. My teammates all have different personalities that just work together to be the best we can. When you see us at a tournament, you know who we are and represent the Bombers in class and game. My parents heard about (the) Bombers through my pitching coach, Jarred Lewis, and they did their research and knew it would be a good place to be. Later on, I was approached by my coach Thad (Bryant) three years ago to come try out for his Bomber 12U team and here we are three years (and) counting.

Tell us about your experience at Alliance Nationals? My experience at Alliance Nationals was good and a different level of play. The tournament overall had teams that pushed us to be better and made sure that whatever we did, it was going to make us or break us. It was a fight to the end. We knew that we could not give up and had to dig deep and overcome obstacles to win.

Can you talk about helping your team win the recent 12U TFL Summer Championship? I helped my team by staying positive and trying my best. I knew if I did my job by hitting my spots and throw different pitches, they would back me up 100 percent. Even on offense, I knew we would all come together with our sticks to put some runs on the board.

What makes players from the state of Texas special? So this question is different for me because I am actually from New Mexico, and we have a lot of unrecognized ballers. Hopefully, in the future that will change.

What was your biggest focus in the offseason? My biggest focus was staying in shape and working harder and pushing myself to get better every day.

Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? My biggest, toughest opponent team would be Blaze Academy because they are very talkative and they’re good on defense and offense and you really can’t be slacking when you play against them. You have to be on your A game.

What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? Remembering that mistakes don’t break you, only makes you stronger smarter and more prepared for the next situation.

Do you have any family members/siblings that are athletes? Samari Jackson, sister, softball; Ariana Garcia, cousin, softball; Baylee Garcia, cousin, softball; Nickolas Hernandez, cousin, football; and Zayden Olivas, cousin, baseball.

What are you looking for in a future college? A college were softball is recognized and also a place that can make me better for the future.

What college camps have you attended and are you planning to attend and why? USW camp in my hometown. I will also be attending a UT camp and TT camp in the future.

What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I’m not too sure, but I know it will be something in the medical field. I’m a very caring person and I know that I can make a difference.

What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? History and Math. History because I like to learn about the world back then and how far we have come and math keeps me busy, always thinking of ways to use numbers to solve problems.

Who is your sports hero and why? My sports hero is (Texas pitcher) Citlaly Guitierrez from UT! She is a phenomenal athlete and also a pitcher.

What’s the best hype song and why? I like all rap music because of the beats and just the way it gets me right before a game.

What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “All American” because it is entertaining, (an) athletic show and I like all the drama.

What’s your favorite movie and why? My favorite movie is “Alvin and the Chipmunks” because they’re funny and show all their dance moves.

Do you have a secret talent/skill? Yes, I can do a walking handstand!

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NEWS & NOTES

***Triple Crown Colorado 4th of July is Jube 30-July 6 in Denver Metro Area. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

***Independence Day Tournament is July 2-6 in Boulder, CO. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS

Jaycee Bilbrey (2025, OF, Top Gun National/Nolensville High, TN, Georgia Southern)

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 🦅

Welcome to Eagle Nation, Jaycee! #HailSouthern | @BilbreyJaycee pic.twitter.com/NKeMrqHtsy

— Georgia Southern Softball (@GSAthletics_SB) November 13, 2024

Kerra Clarida (2025, IF, Jacksonville Storm-Han/Middleburg High, FL, Georgia Southern)

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 🦅

Welcome to Eagle Nation, Kerra! #HailSouthern | @KerraClarida pic.twitter.com/9LQtsxo9qO

— Georgia Southern Softball (@GSAthletics_SB) November 13, 2024

Alexis Edmondson (2025, IF/C, Hotshots National ATL/Winder-Barrow High, GA, Georgia Southern)

HOME SWEET HOME! https://t.co/F9e2gzhYgi

— Alexis Edmondson (@AlexisE_2025) November 14, 2024

Kennedy Shea (2025, IF/UT, Unity-Meadows/Johnson/Strawberry Crest High, FL, Georgia Southern)

Let’s go 🤍💙💛 https://t.co/xflnVKDhQT

— Kennedy Shea (@kennedyshea2025) November 13, 2024

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HSOTD

Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …

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BTITW

Today’s Best Thing In The World is …

Every single dinosaur scene met and surpassed my expectations in #JurassicWorldRebirth

Simply a really exciting and fun-filled blockbuster film, as it should be! 🔥🦖 pic.twitter.com/R093gl0WPc

— Sky 🧟‍♂️ (@SkymiiboTWD) June 24, 2025

— Carlos Arias, Line Drive Media (Follow Carlos on Twitter @los_stuff)