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EXTRA ELITE SPOTLIGHT: DEKYA HARRIS
Uncommitted 2B/OF Dekya Harris, #34 in the 2026 Extra Elite 100, recently talked to Extra Inning Softball about Virginia Unity 2026-Johnson, her Dad’s plan, PGF Nationals, PGF Show Me The Money, Atlanta Vipers-Tamborra, sports medicine, diversity, Destiny Harris, Lil Baby, “ICarly” and double-jointed thumbs.
EXTRA ELITE SPOTLIGHT Q&A
Name: Dekya Harris
Hometown: Norfolk, VA
High School: Granby High
Club Team: Virginia Unity 2026-Johnson
Graduation Year: 2026
Height: 5-foot-8
Position: 2B/OF
Nickname: Kya/K3
Twitter: @dekyaharris2026
Travel Ball Fall Stats: .300 AVG, .861 OPS, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 1 HR, 19 runs, 14 SBsa and 0 caught stealing.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? It’s a really great place to be and you have a lot of fun. I got involved with UNITY because of my sister. She left our old team and went to UNITY shortly after I left and went there. Now we thrive and have fun.
Do you have any suggestions for training methods or apps and why? I just do what my Dad says, LOL!
Can you tell us about your experience at PGF Nationals this summer? It was great, had lots of fun and played against some great competition. It makes you see the game in a different light and makes you bring your best!
What was your favorite fall tournament/event and why? Probably the second (PGF) Show Me The Money tournament. We did well and we won some money, who doesn’t love to win money! And, of course, the great competition in every game.
Which player/team was your toughest opponent and why? Atlanta Vipers- Tamborra. They have a very good team and somehow we end up playing them in most of the tourneys we go to.
What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I’m looking into sports medicine. I have always been interested in sports medicine. It seems like it just makes sense since I love ball and everything about it.
What are you looking for in a future college? Diversity is a must along with great coaches, staff, teammates and overall great place to be and feel comfortable.
Who is your sports hero and why? My older sister Destiny (Harris), because she taught me how to always push through no matter what.
What’s the best hype song and why? “On Me” by Lil Baby. It really gets me hype and ready to play.
What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “ICarly.” It’s really funny to watch and a good waste of empty time.
Do you have a secret talent/skill? Not really, but my thumbs are double-jointed.
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