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Faith Over Fear: Olivia Laymance’s Story of Recovery

  • July 24, 2025
Faith Over Fear: Olivia Laymance’s Story of Recovery
Olivia Laymance, 2028 grad and two-way standout for Team Tennessee Ellison 18U, steps into the box during a summer game.

When Softball Paused, Faith Stepped In

When Olivia Laymance felt a subtle pain in her left wrist three weeks ago, she shrugged it off. As a left-handed pitcher and first baseman for Team Tennessee Ellison 18U, she chalked it up to overuse after a tournament. The discomfort only came when she rotated her wrist, so she powered through and competed again the next weekend.

But by the time her changeup and screwball started triggering sharper pain, Laymance knew something wasn’t right.

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