“It only took one hit.

One of my favorite memories from Bellaire softball was beating Katy in the playoffs my sophomore year. They were one of the top schools in the state, and honestly we weren’t confident at all going into the game. We won by one point and that moment really stuck with me. It showed me what we’re capable of when we don’t give up, even when the odds are against us

I started playing softball when I was five, and I’m now committed to Xavier University of Louisiana. My passion for softball came from my sister, who also played here at Bellaire. I grew up going to all her games and knew I wanted to do it too. She helped me practice and taught me everything I know about the sport.

Bellaire softball has been such a huge part of my journey. The coaches here have supported me every step of the way. They helped me figure out what I needed to do to get recruited, wrote recommendation letters for me, and gave me the confidence to keep going even when things got hard.

My freshman year I was put on varsity, but I wouldn’t get playing time, so I went down the path of self doubt. I felt like I wasn’t good enough no matter how hard I tried, but over the years my coaches and teammates have helped me get out of that mindset. Even this year, it’s hard sometimes—especially seeing so many girls from the class of 2025 committing to D1 schools. But I’ve learned that everyone has their own path, and I’ve learned to trust mine.

My teammates have been there to support me through the good and the bad. We’ve had many highlights and wins together but we also go through the hardest practices or games together. At the end of the day, we all come together like sisters and lift each other up.

Choosing Xavier felt like the right decision for me. New Orleans has always been a second home for my family—we travel there a lot, and my sister lives there. I didn’t want to go to a big D1 school and when I found out Xavier was NAIA, meaning they compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, I knew that’s where I wanted to go. It’s still competitive, but more personal, and it lined up with what I wanted both academically and athletically.

For the rest of the season, I just want to have fun. These are my last months playing with these girls and I’m trying not to be so hard on myself. I know I have four more years of playing ahead, but I want to make the best out of the end of my Bellaire career.”