A week from Monday—starting August 23, 2021—we’ll update the 2024 Extra Elite 100 rankings (you can find the schedule by clicking HERE).
One of the best aspects of doing the rankings is discovering players who have emerged onto the scene in a big way—and one of those is a slugging lefty sophomore from Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Here’s a spotlight on this fast-rising player and some insights from her club coach who has seen several of his products go Power 5 and compares this infielder to them…
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Player: Sydney R. Boulaphinh
Position(s): SS/3B
Grad Year: 2024
High School: Rock Canyon (Highlands Ranch, Colorado)
Club Team: Colorado Styxx 18U – Severtson
Club Coach: Pablo Severtson
Club Location: Littleton, Colorado
High Stats & Honors:
- 1st Team 5A All-Conference (Continental League)
- Rock Canyon High School Softball is 5A—the largest conference in Colorado—and team was ranked 1st in the State in 2020; 15th nationally.
- Only freshman on varsity team,
- 2nd highest batting average on the team at .552 after teammate senior Katie Dack (Texas A&M commit)
- 5 home runs with slugging percentage of 0.982
- 1st Team All-Conference
Scroll down to read more about this prospect who is already impressing college coaches!