RANKINGS
EVENTS
I COMMITTED
COLLEGE
ABOUT
Brianna (or “Bri”) Fontenot will have some pretty big shoes to fill when she steps back on the softball field this spring for her Kinder (La.) High softball team.
And those shoes will be her own!
Last year, the dynamic player helped lead her prep team to the Louisiana State Tourney as she hit .500 with 19 home runs at the plate and struck out 196 hitters while compiling a 1.86 ERA.
Pretty good stats for a player one club coach described as “undoubtedly one of the best freshmen two-way players in the country last year.”
As mentioned in her 2025 Extra Elite bio last summer when she was ranked #13 in her class, Bri gets it done at the plate and in the circle as she is “a workhorse on the field and is the ultimate competitor who rises to the occasion when competition is at its peak. She’s a power pitcher that sits in the low 60’s and a power hitter with a great glove at third base.”
The sophomore from the Pelican State recently joined the new Strykers club program based out of Houston, Texas and will play for the 16U team.
One coach commented: “When Bri came to our organization, she was an instant hit with her teammates and several other players have mentioned they want to play on the same field as her. She is a great teammate who works extremely hard and wants to compete.”
Another travel ball coach believes “Bri has the ‘it’ factor to compete as she is mentally strong and battle tested and rises to the occasion.
Here’s more on this fast-rising two-way standout who—this month alone—has been to camps at the Univ. of South Carolina, Louisiana and Ole Miss…
*****
Name: BRIANNA FONTENOT
Hometown/ST: Kinder, Louisiana
Grad Year: 2025
Position(s): P/CIF
Club Team: Strykers National 16U
High School (City/ST): Kinder High
GPA: 3.9
Preferred College Major: Sports Medicine
Bringing in 2023 with this First announcement of @BriannaFont18. RHP/Corner well known in Lousiana and Nationally Ranked @ExtraInningSB. Check out this 2025 who also swings with power. pic.twitter.com/lQuQ7peid1
— StrykersFastpitchOrg (@StrykersNation) January 1, 2023
In your eyes, what are some of the top honors and accomplishments you’ve achieved individually and with your teams?
In high school, I broke the school’s home run record, had 200 strikeouts pitching and made it to State.
What’s been your most memorable softball experience?
Making it to State in 2022.
What would you say are your strengths on the field?
I have a big heart for the game and I’m a leader on and off the field.
Have you set personal goals for yourself for this year?
Yes, I want to hit 69 mph by August.
What would you say is your philosophy in life?
Never be satisfied!
If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be on-field? Off the field?
On the field: leader. Off the field: helpful.
What worries you most about what classmates your age are facing in the future?
They may quit working hard or give up if they don’t reach their goals.
If you won a million dollars and had to spend it all in 24 hours, how would you spend it?
A nice car and some shoes!
What’s been your favorite vacation or place you’ve visited?
Utah.
What’s been your favorite place you’ve played softball?
California.
What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve had to overcome in life?
My brother being diagnosed with cancer twice.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what’s the one thing you’d want to have with you (sorry: can’t be a phone as they’re no cell towers nearby!)
Food!
If you could have dinner with anyone… living or dead… who would it be?
My Mawmaw.
*****
EXTRA INSIGHTS:
What’s your favorite softball item, like a preferred bat, glove, etc.?
Glove.
Favorite item(s) in your closet:
Shoes.
Favorite school subject:
English.
Best way to unwind is…
Pray and breathe.
If you have 30 minutes to shop and $100 to spend, where do you go?
Dick’s Sporting Goods.
What’s playing in your headphones right now?
Kevin Gates.
Celebrity you’d like most to hang out with…
Elvis Presley.
Favorite college uniform (and why):
Ole Miss… I like the pinstripes.
Calories aside, what food could you eat and never get sick of?
Sushi.
Best talent off the field?
Singing.
What drives you to play the game of softball?
Getting better.
What have you learned most about yourself over the last year or two?
I’m an introvert.
Who inspires you (athletically & non-athletically):
My Dad.
What will you do when you’re finished playing softball to help grow the game?
Learn more and helping others with my knowledge.