Inside Alivia Hayes Comeback
Jayden Mount
August 30, 2025 | 1:00PM ET
When adversity strikes, some athletes crumble. Others rise. For 2028 first baseman Alivia Hayes of Houma, Louisiana, the moment came in June 2024 when she tore her ACL and meniscus. Just like that, her world flipped. Doctors told her the recovery would take 9 to 12 months—meaning no softball for the rest of the season and no freshman year of school ball. For someone who had been playing varsity since seventh grade, it felt like a nightmare.
“I did start to feel confined, because I was on crutches for so long and I missed walking outside, riding my bike around the neighborhood and any other activities I was used to doing,” Hayes said.
Her story of overcoming adversity in softball is one of faith, determination, and the unwavering support of those who love her most.
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