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Riverside Brookfield Softball: An Intense 24-2 Team Peaking at the Right Time
Riverside Brookfield has put together a season that is becoming difficult to ignore. The Bulldogs have combined consistent production, reliable pitching, and a clear identity to build a 24-2 record and secure the Upstate 8
May 2026 Roundup: Extra Inning Softball’s Top 10 Stories
May marked a pivotal month for Extra Inning Softball, highlighted by major platform enhancements, expanded athlete exposure opportunities, and key developments across the recruiting landscape. From the introduction of new evaluation systems to increased visibility
Nominations Now Open: Rising Stars Futures Watchlist with New Tiered National Recognition
Nominations now open! Extra Inning Softball has officially opened nominations for the upcoming Rising Stars Futures Summer Watchlist, introducing major new enhancements designed to elevate youth athlete recognition and visibility nationwide. The updated platform will
DC Elite Softball Adds Tournament Performance Rankings to Major Summer Showcase Events
DC Elite Softball and Extra Inning Softball are proud to announce a new partnership to bring the nationally recognized Tournament Performance Rankings to athletes competing throughout the summer showcase season. This collaboration combines DC Elite’s
NCAA Eyes Major Eligibility Shift: What the New “5-for-5” Rule Could Mean for Softball
At Extra Inning Softball, the landscape of college athletics is once again on the verge of a major shift. The NCAA Division I Cabinet is expected to meet May 22 to review and potentially approve
Master Verbal Database: 2,413 Committed Players
Extra Inning Softball continues to expand its national coverage of athlete recruiting with the launch and ongoing growth of its Master Verbal Database, a centralized hub designed to recognize and track softball players who have
Texas’ Leighann Goode: Extremely Versatile and Rising at the Next Level
At Extra Inning Softball, the athletes who separate themselves are rarely defined by one moment, but rather by how their game evolves over time, and Leighann Goode has followed that path with a level of
Bees Fastpitch 12U Thrives with Growing Success
At Extra Inning Softball, the Bees Fastpitch 12U program continues to make noise on the regional stage. Based in Brigham City, Utah, the rising youth softball team has built a reputation for competitive success, player
College Coaches: These 10 Uncommitted 2027 Outfielders Are Trending Fast
As the Class of 2027 continues to take shape, one position group that is quickly separating itself are the outfielders. These athletes are not just showing tools—they are producing against elite competition, performing in high-pressure
Rising Star: Ava-Marie Lawson on What It Really Means to Be a Great Teammate
At Extra Inning Softball, we talk a lot about talent, performance, and development—but one of the most important parts of the game often gets overlooked. What kind of teammate are you? For Class of 2034
Valuable Lessons for Athletes from the 2026 Women’s College World Series
As a retired Division 1 student-athlete, this time of year always brings me back. The next week holds a special place in my heart—it’s the Women’s College World Series. But the WCWS is more than
Runs & Roses 14U: Tournament Performance Rankings Revealed
Runs & Roses 14U: Tournament Rankings Extra Inning Softball continues to expand athlete exposure opportunities nationwide with the launch of its new Tournament Performance Rankings initiative, a growing platform designed to evaluate athletes based on
Extra Inning Softball and Game-Changing Tournament Performance Rankings
Extra Inning Softball is redefining how athletes gain exposure—transforming tournament performance into national visibility through structured, data-backed tournament performance rankings. Extra Inning Softball is now offering FREE tournament performance rankings to both event
Memorial Day Tournaments 2026: The Weekend That Can Change a Season
Memorial Day weekend is not just another stretch of games. It is one of the first true checkpoints of the summer. It is where teams find out who they are. It is where players start
Pete Balistreri: Essential Recruiting Lessons from a Softball Dad
At Extra Inning Softball, we often highlight athletes and their accomplishments—but behind every player navigating the recruiting process is a support system learning and growing alongside them. For Pete Balistreri, a father, former Division I
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