Southwestern Oklahoma Softball Players to Watch List – Presented by Gabe’s Twisted Wrench

Maci Hayes – Altus

Maci is returning as the District Pitcher of the Year and is a proven force in the circle and at the plate. She’s hard-working and a relentless competitor.  

Kadynce Coyle – Ardmore

Kadynce is a great leader and will play any position needed. She will look to be an impact player this season. 

Devry Goergen – Carnegie

Devry dedicates a tremendous amount of time to softball. She leads by example, and her teammates and coaches can always count on her. She leads the team in overall statistics and continues to grow as a player.  

Addison Newcomb – Clinton

Addison will be the senior leader in the outfield and she will also be the leadoff of the lineup. She is an outstanding player that loves the game and her team.

Jentry Whaley – Comanche

Jentry has a high softball IQ and is a great teammate. She will play a big role in the team’s success this season. 

Aubree Johnson – Dickson

Johnson is always in the background playing a key role on and off the field.

Mikena Wilson – Duncan

Wilson is a junior and has worked hard to prepare for this season. Look for her to make some noise with her play. 

Aubrie Pogue and Ella Sottile – Elk City

Aubrie racked up over 250 strikeouts last year and also hit over .400 at the plate. She brings a competitiveness and a refuse to lose attitude. Ella has had a wonderful career so far and looks to build on that in her final season. She brings energy and leadership to the piece and will be a key player for the team’s success this season.

Madison Hamilton – Hinton

She has been a starting pitcher for three years. She had almost 300 strikeouts her sophomore year and junior year. Madison led the team in batting average and home runs last season. She is also an outstanding pitcher.  

Tori Whisenant – Hollis

Tori is extremely talented. She can hit for average, hit with power, is a very good defensive player, and she saves the team a lot by playing first base. She quietly goes about her business and never shows when something goes wrong. She works very hard, and she is expected to have a great season.

Alicia Nance – MacArthur

Throwing a majority of innings in 2023, Nance is returning to the circle for her junior year with the Lady Highlanders. Along with a solid arm, Alicia also brings a strong bat and will be a key player for the team this season.

Brynne Woodress – Mangum

Brynne is a smart pitcher with a good knowledge of the game. She is a competitor and enjoys being in the pitching circle. Last year, she pitched 116.9 innings with 125 strikeouts. She has a variety of pitches and is able to recognize the weakness in hitters. 

Taryn Blankenship – Marietta

Taryn is an outstanding pitcher and leader on the team. Entering her senior year, look for big things from her.

Laykn Foss – Marlow

She is an athletic middle infielder with power at the plate looking to help lead the team to a strong season ahead.

Addison Ingram – Plainview

Ingram is poised to step into the spotlight and become a key player in the lineup. Her popularity among her teammates is a testament to her character; her presence is a unifying force for the team. Her selfless attitude and willingness to put the team’s needs before her own exemplify true leadership. 

Kimberly Fox – Rush Springs

Kimmy Is ready to tear it up this year. After hitting .400 last year, she is ready to lead the offense by being the spark plug at the top of the lineup. Starting the past two years at third base she can take the heat in the hot corner. Her speed and quickness shut down a small ball to the left side of the field. She has a goalie mentality and refuses to let anything past her.

Kira Hill – Snyder

Veteran player with a lot of experience. She has played a lot of travel ball and works on her game outside of practice time. She is a dedicated player that can play anywhere on the field.  

Presley McCage – Thackerville

Presley is a great kid on and off the field, she works hard, and always shows up ready to compete. 

Kassidee Thompson – Velma-Alma

Thompson is a veteran leader who led the team in hitting last season. Received all conference  honors multiple seasons. She is an outstanding catcher and hitter. 

Harlie Chism and Marley Teasley – Weatherford 

Harlie will be returning at shortstop. She has a combination of speed and power and she will be a force at the leadoff spot. Marley will be returning in the circle. She has a work ethic second to none. She is basically a middle infielder who happens to be a really good pitcher. Both players are D1 talents and look to play at the next level.