The Last Inning (Dec. 12, 2019): Extra Elite 100 Infielder Camryn Wincher Making an Early Appearance in the Big Ten… and Much More!

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Here’s our TLI for Thursday, Dec. 12 …

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WINCHER HEADED TO MICHIGAN STATE … EARLY

Aces Express SS Camryn Wincher, #97 in the 2020 Extra Elite 100, has had a bit of a wild ride during her senior year, which looks like it will be coming to an end ahead of schedule.

Wincher, who signed with Michigan State in November, transferred from Dobie High of Houston, TX, to Clear Brook High of Friendswood, TX, for her senior year. Dobie High claimed Wincher’s transfer was athletically motivated.

“When I transferred, Dobie High School was upset and did not sign off on my transfer paperwork,” Wincher said. “Therefore I cannot play softball at me new school, Clear Brook.”

Wincher said she and her father were stunned.

“Talking to my dad, he said God had a different plan for me,” Wincher said. “He told me pray on it, so I did.”

Wincher and her father had heard of high school football players graduating early, so they could enroll at their new colleges in time for spring practices.

“Well, after speaking with my college coaches, they believe I can make an impact now and help the team now at Michigan State,” Wincher said. “I’ve trained my whole life for this, so I know I’m ready.”

Wincher said she only had one class to finish this fall, so she can graduate on Dec. 20. She enrolls at Michigan State on Jan. 6.

“I was not going to let anyone keep me from playing softball this year,” Wincher said.

TLI is glad to hear that it worked out for Camryn Wincher, so we hope the future Spartan will (Insert link in bold on ready her breakfast and eat hearty  >>>>)ready her breakfast and eat hearty …

SCIENCE UPDATE

TLI talked about Ariana Garcia, a 2025 RHP/OF for FL Firecrackers-Campo/Bias, who was representing South Sumter Middle School at the Science Fair on Tuesday in South Florida. Garcia’s science project “tested the effects voice tones can have on plant growth.”

Click Here to read more about her in Wednesday’s The Last Inning.

Well, the awards are in and Garcia placed 2nd overall in the Behavioral and Social Science category. On behalf of the softball community, TLI salutes Ariana Garcia.

Place 2nd overall in the Behavioral and Social Science category for the SSMS science fair this year!!!! @Los_Stuff pic.twitter.com/uAESEsMhFX

— Ariana Garcia (@ArianaG33896023) December 12, 2019

HOOP DREAMS AND SOFTBALL LOVE

The TLI Crew are big fans of multi-sport athletes such as Abby Sliman, a 2024 USSSA All-American for Gulf Coast Bombers HTX 14U, who also plays hoops in the winter.

Helped my basketball team put some points on the board and then put in some softball work #Grind #NoOffSeason pic.twitter.com/gl9KYOZzd9

— Abby Sliman (@AbbySliman17) December 12, 2019

CAGE WARRIORS

Here are some ballers who’ve impressed us with their work habits…

Wednesday night hitting lessons. Getting back in the swing of things. After Thanksgiving holidays time off. #getinbetter 🥎 pic.twitter.com/TldT09teRv

— Taylor Wells 2022 (@TayWells_2) December 12, 2019

Last night's workout with Coach Barry and @zadams_1! 🥎❤🖤❤🖤 #fcpremiersims #2022prospect #nooffdays #firecrackersgasoftball #firecrackerssoftball pic.twitter.com/vcJBr9tZbg

— Juhles Kelly (@JuhlesKelly) December 12, 2019

Going back to the basics working with @DouglasDLenos ,, changed my swing up and it’s all starting to come together!! Not all the way there yet , but this winter has been and will continue to be productive getting ready to grind this summer. #soexcited #softball pic.twitter.com/g7EF66Lj6L

— Kenna Mcclelland 2022 (@KennaMcclelland) December 12, 2019

PA STRIKERS RECEIVE 2020 USA SOFTBALL/JO CUP INVITE

We are honored to have been selected by the USA coaches committee for an invite to the 2020 USA Softball JO Cup! 1 of 32 14u teams to play at the beautiful Tyger River Park in Spartanburg, SC. July 26th-Aug 1st. @USASoftball #pastrikersproud #honoredandproud pic.twitter.com/VpLJNZOLhN

— PA Strikers 06’ (@Pastrikers06) December 12, 2019

IT’S A WOLVERINE CHRISTMAS

The Michigan Christmas party ended with Wolverines ferociously tearing into their presents.

Glove Love. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/OR025nHEe4

— Michigan Softball (@umichsoftball) December 12, 2019

HUSKIE NETWORK SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

The Washington Huskies are excited about the upcoming season and those Huskie fans that get the Pac-12 Network should be jacked up too. Washington will be featured 18 times on the Pac-12 Network with just eight conference games not televised, the network announced on Thursday.

NO MORE FINALS FOR SUN DEVILS

💃 Dancing into winter break 🎄 pic.twitter.com/JFHKPajwN7

— Sun Devil Softball (@ASUSoftball) December 12, 2019

CAMPING WITH A TEAM USA STANDOUT

Join U.S. National Team member @laniricketts10 in Starkville for the first of our winter camps!

📰 https://t.co/Bns9UVbOeZ#HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/01eoYadfuQ

— Mississippi State Softball (@HailStateSB) December 12, 2019

DON’T FORGET ABOUT BANDITFEST

Reminder: Banditfest is right around the corner, don’t pass this great opportunity up to train with the best. https://t.co/RqOGo8Rgwx pic.twitter.com/Ujm1N7m0ZT

— Beverly Bandits Premier 06 (Chow) (@06bandits) December 12, 2019

COACH O’S LEGENDARY RECRUITING STORIES

TLI has always been a fan of Coach Ed Orgeron and believes LSU is in the driver’s seat to win the College Football Playoff. Check out the comments on this thread … priceless.

Joe Burrow said that during his recruitment, he went out to dinner with Ed Orgeron. When they got to the restaurant, Orgeron found out they didn’t serve crawfish. So Orgeron had the restaurant manager go out and get 15 lbs of crawfish and cook it for them anyway. That’s peak O.

— 💫🅰️♈️🆔 (@ADavidHaleJoint) December 12, 2019

— Carlos Arias, Extra Inning Softball (Follow Carlos on Twitter @Los_Stuff)

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