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Katie Lively Joins Extra Inning Softball as Communication and Research Director
Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Holland has announced the appointment of Katie Lively as the Communications and Research Director for Extra Inning Softball. “With a master’s degree in strategic communications and a background as a collegiate
Class of 2027 Extra Elite 100 Player Ranking Nominations Being Accepted
Extra Inning Softball is currently accepting nominations for the Class of 2027 Extra Elite 100 player rankings. The nomination period for the Class of 2027 Extra Elite 100 player rankings opened on March 11 and
Jessie Warren Named Athlete Development Specialist at Extra Inning Softball
Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Holland has announced the appointment of Jessie Warren as the Athlete Development Specialist for Extra Inning Softball. “Jessie’s addition to our team as the Athlete Development Specialist is a game-changer not
Club Team Spotlight: Kentucky Chrome 2011 Simmons
There are good club programs and then there is Kentucky Chrome 2011 Simmons. In three short years, this team has risen to the top of the field in the softball community. Kentucky Chrome 2011 Simmons
Addison Gralund Thrives on Life’s Stage Despite Challenges
Addison Gralund could be excused if she was bitter about the challenges life has placed in front of her. She could be angry and frustrated, but Gralund has chosen a different path. Instead of challenges,
I Committed: Charleigh Esparza
Charleigh Esparza, a 2025 catcher for Strykers National Esparza, committed to Texas Tech University in person on Sep. 30, 2023, and publicly announced her decision on Oct. 4, 2023. Esparza has been ranked in the
Club Team Spotlight: Wisconsin Lightning
Founded in 2004, Wisconsin Lightning was born to create an environment for committed athletes and their families to participate at the highest level of competitive fastpitch softball. But it is much more than just a
Northwestern Receives $5 Million Gift for New Softball Facility
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern University’s Big Ten champion softball program has received a $5 million gift from Northwestern Trustee and former student-athlete Harreld N. “Kip” Kirkpatrick III ’94, ’97 MBA and his wife, Sara Kirkpatrick.
National Club Player of the Week (March 14, 2024)
The spring club season has gotten underway across the nation and throughout the spring club season, Extra Inning Softball will be recognizing the outstanding achievements of players from across the country. Nominations for Extra Inning Softball Club
Club Team Spotlight: Northwest Bullets
In 2005, Mariah Dawson felt that something was missing from club softball in the Northwest. She, along with other coaches, believed players in the Northwest were not getting the same exposure, development and college preparation
National High School Player of the Week (March 13, 2024)
The spring high school softball season has officially begun with many states having started the 2024 season in February and March. Throughout the spring softball season Extra Inning Softball will be recognizing the outstanding achievements
Class of 2028 Team Rankings Launch April 1, 2024
Extra Inning Softball has begun a new chapter with the announcement and publication of our team rankings, which are geared towards recognizing team achievement ahead of individual performance for players in seventh and eighth grades.
Extra Inning Softball Accepting Nominations for National Club Player of the Week
Extra Inning Softball is currently accepting nominations for EIS National Club Player of the Week. Throughout the spring, summer and fall club seasons, Extra Inning Softball will be recognizing the outstanding achievements of players from across
Club Team Spotlight: Utah Freakz 2011
With a standard of high expectations and success, the Utah Freakz are meeting the standard. During the fall season, the Utah Freakz posted a 45-10 record and won four of the six tournaments in which
Observations from the College Softball Season
Photo courtesy Western Kentucky Softball Week five of the college softball season produced back-to-back weeks in which the top team in the nation was defeated. Texas, the top-ranked team in the D1 Softball and ESPN/USA
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