Extra Star Power: Gretta Grassel in Her Final Year Before Joining Mississippi State Bulldogs & the SEC
Class of 2024 Extra Elite Top 100 #45 Gretta Grassel has signed her National Letter of Intent (“NLI”) to play Division I softball in the Southeastern Conference with the Mississippi State University Bulldogs, starting in the fall of next year. The outfielder and right-handed pitcher for Top Gun 18U National hails from Boscobel, Wisconsin, and […]
I Committed: Jazmine Chavez of the Corona Angels to Join Nevada, Las Vegas Pitching Roster
Jazmine Chavez, an elite 2024 right-handed pitcher for the Corona Angels—Howard, announced her decision to play Division I softball in the Mountain West Conference at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, starting in the fall of next year. Growing up in Eastvale, California, Jazmine has been in the game for 11 years, 10 of which […]
I Committed: Christina Smith, A Talented Slapper from Illinois, to Continue at Washington University in St. Louis
Christina Smith, a talented third-baseman and utility player for the Crush Tidal Waves (“CTW”) 18U, led by Coach JR Fullington, recently announced her decision to continue her academic and athletic career at Washington University in St. Louis, starting next fall. Presently a senior at Huntley High School, Christina is among the top students of her […]
I Committed: Kaitlyn Pallozzi, #5 in the 2025 Extra Elite 100, Commits to the University of Alabama
Kaitlyn “KP” Pallozzi, ranked #5 overall in the Class of 2025 Extra Elite Top 100, as well as #3 as a Pitcher-Duo, has accepted an offer to continue dominating teams on the mound for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Hailing from Wixom, Michigan, the pitcher and first-baseman discovered her passion for the sport at […]
I Committed: Julianne Tipton to Join the Arizona State University Sun Devils
Julianne Tipton, an elite pitcher for the Southern Force 18U National, is set to join the Arizona State University Sun Devils in the fall of next year, donning #15 on the maroon and gold uniforms. Hailing from Mount Carmel, Tennessee, Julianne fell in love with the sport at the age of four, but it wasn’t […]
Kate Miller: An Inside Look at A Top Athlete in the Class of 2026
Kate Miller started her softball career a little later than most of her peers. Having tried a plethora of sports in her childhood—gymnastics, tennis, swim, soccer, volleyball—the athlete didn’t discover her passion for softball until the age of 11, when she was introduced by a good friend she spent a lot of time with. She […]
Team Profile: An Inside Look at the Mississippi Thunderbolts 2027 Belk
The Mississippi Thunderbolts 2027 Belk, a group of promising young athletes hailing from the heart of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, have been making waves in the competitive world of 14U softball. Head Coach Chase Belk leads this talented squad, comprised of players from the 2027 and 2028 classes. Coach Belk, a seasoned mentor in the sport, has […]
I Committed: Holly Beth Brooks, Tuscaloosa Local, to Join Alabama’s Roster
Holly Beth Brooks, a talented catcher and utility player for the Fury Platinum X Hutchins/Helton, has announced her commitment to continuing her academic and athletic career at the University of Alabama, starting in the fall of 2025. A local to Tuscaloosa, Holly Beth has attended hitting lessons with Alabama Softball legend, Leona Lafaele-Frazier for more […]
I Committed: Lexie Hames’ Path to Clemson
Lexie Hames has dreamed of playing Division I collegiate softball for as long as she can remember. The talented right-handed pitcher out of Harmony, Pennsylvania would sit and watch the athletes play on television, envisioning herself out on the mound with the teams. On September 1st, when more than 30 college coaches reached out to […]
Team Profile: An Inside Look at the OC Batbusters—Fitzherbert
The OC Batbusters 16U Fitzherbert, a talented group of athletes out of San Diego, California, first put down roots in the iconic organization during August of 2022. Coach Sarah Fitzherbert played collegiate softball at Eastern Arizona College prior to transferring during her junior year to finish her career at the University of Northern Colorado. Following […]
Extra Elite 100 Player Spotlight: Paige Bettermann, a Talented Pitcher in the 2027 Class
Paige Bettermann continues to establish herself as one of the top southeastern pitchers competing in the club scene for the class of 2027. Hailing from Cape Coral, Florida, the athlete attends Bishop Verot High School, where she maintains a 4.0 GPA while committing nearly every ounce of free time to perfecting her craft on the mound […]
Team Profile: An Inside Look at the All American Sports Academy 12U Morales Squad
Featuring athletes in the classes of 2029, 2030, and 2031, the All American Sports Academy 12U, led by Coach Andrea Morales, is quickly making a name for itself in the club scene. Based out of Marin County, located in the northern region of California, The All American Sports Academy (“AASA”) organization boasts 15 teams throughout […]