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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, June 16, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: NINA CARCONE

Florida-bound SS Nina Carcone recently talked to Line Drive Media about Georgia Impact-Taylor, PGF Nationals, Georgia players, Alexis Jensen, facing adversity, athletic family, Florida, sports broadcasting, history, Derek Jeter, “Mind Gym,” Dua Lipa, “Gossip Girl,” “The Notebook” and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Nina Carcone

Hometown: Woodstock, GA

High School: Woodstock High

Club Team: Georgia Impact-Taylor 18U

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-6

Position/s: SS

Nickname: “Neen” or “Nini” are my nicknames and my team gave me them.

Social Media: @ninacarcone on Instagram and @ninacarcone2 on Twitter

Honors: Region Player of the Year (2024), GADC Peach State Player of the Year Finalist (2024), PGF All-American (2025), GACA 1st Team All-State (2025) and Softball America ranked #9 of 2026 signing class.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .400 AVG, 10 HRs, 45 RBIs and .980 FPCT.

High School Fall 2025 Stats: .500 AVG, 10 HRs, 25 RBIs and .990 FPCT.

Travel Ball Fall 2025 Stats: .350 AVG, 15 RBIs, 5 HRs and .980 FPCT.

Travel Ball Summer 2026 Stats (So Far): .440 AVG.