If you thought week one of the NCAA DI softball season was insane, how do you describe week two? Another weekend full of upsets and big time performances made for a lot of movement in the polls Find out who checks in where below! You’ll also be able to find previous Top 25 polls, here.
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[Editor’s note: JWOS did not run a pre-season top 25 ranking and because of that, this first poll is based on team performance during the first week of NCAA DI play.]
The 2020 NCAA DI Softball season began with fireworks across the country over opening weekend! With so many games and all the excitement, we’re bring you the best “feel good” moments from the weekend. 1. UCLA’s Delanie Wisz blasted the Bruins’ first home run of the 2020 campaign. A transfer from Loyola Marymount in the offseason, Wisz is the younger sister of fellow “Bruin Bubble” member Stevie Wisz, who has battled heart disease from a very young age, and most recently had an open heart surgery soon after helping lead the Bruins to the National Championship in 2019. 2. St.…
Hey there! My name is Heaven Burton and I am a redshirt junior at Texas Tech University! Considering season is right around the corner I thought this would be such a great time to share with you some of my perspective and advice on this upcoming season for each of the classes. Freshmen Get ready for one of the most incredible rides of your life. Everything you have done since you were little girls to now in your first year of college has led to this moment. You are ready. This is still the same game you’ve been playing for…
My name is Jayden Mount and I am a senior at the University of Louisiana Monroe. I am super excited for my senior year to start. This past fall we did outstanding in the classroom, in the community and on the field. We combined for a team GPA of 3.53, had 864 community service hours and went 7-0-1 on the softball field. This year just feels different to me. The senior class has never gone undefeated in the fall, and when I realized that, I knew this group was something special. Our coaching staff is one of the best, if…
It is finally here: introducing Justin’s World of Softball’s “Wild 150”! We scoured the country in order to represent the best of the very best in this jam packed field of talented. JWOS also went a step beyond and broke things down further by ranking the top 25 athletes by position in each of four categories: pitcher, catcher, infield, and outfield. Enjoy! 1. Morganne Flores, Washington Our No. 1 athlete heading into the 2020 season is Washington’s Morganne Flores! After missing the 2018 season due to injury, Flores rebounded with an all-American season in 2019 that included a .348 batting…
In preparation for the start of the 2020 NCAA DI season, we went a step beyond ranking just the best in country – we broke it down by position and ranked the top 25 in each of four categories: Pitcher, catcher, infield, and outfield. Some of the most dazzling athletes in the game hail from the infield and we’re taking a closer look at the top 25! Editor’s note: These lists were compiled in collaboration between Justin McLeod and Michael Kyllo-Kittleson. Freshmen are not eligible for consideration. The JWOS staff’s goal, especially in position specific lists, is to really look…
In preparation for the start of the 2020 NCAA DI season, we went a step beyond ranking just the best in country – we broke it down by position and ranked the top 25 in each of four categories: Pitcher, catcher, infield, and outfield. They are the last line of defense and have helped take the game to new heights! Let’s take a look at JWOS’ Top 25 Outfielders! Editor’s note: These lists were compiled in collaboration between Justin McLeod and Michael Kyllo-Kittleson. Freshmen are not eligible for consideration. The JWOS staff’s goal, especially in position specific lists, is to…
In preparation for the start of the 2020 NCAA DI season, we went a step beyond ranking just the best in country – we broke it down by position and ranked the top 25 in each of four categories: Pitcher, catcher, infield, and outfield. Let’s jump right in with the top pitchers across college softball. Editors Note: These lists were compiled in collaboration between Justin McLeod and Michael Kyllo-Kittleson. Freshmen are not eligible and for this specific list we looked at pitchers on their merits in the circle; two-way players did not receive an advantage in this group but will…
A Look Back at 2019 Arguably the most improved program of the past decade, the Gophers capped off their rise to the top by punching the program’s first-ever Women’s College World Series berth in 2019. Minnesota posted an overall record of 46-14 with a 20-2 mark in conference play. However, news broke yesterday (1/28/2019) that junior Hope Brandner has not been medical cleared to compete and her timeline to return to play is unknown; find the story, here. Roster Turnover Departures: Minnesota said goodbye to four impact seniors following the 2019 campaign and one key transfer/. Seniors Maddie Houlihan, Sydney…