Taylor Tinsley bounces back to guide UCLA softball to victory over South Carolina
There’s a bit of a predicament when it comes to pitching depth in UCLA softball, and that’s largely thanks to Taylor Tinsley. Honestly, it’s a little concerning. As the Bruins’ ace, she started every postseason game and pitched over half of the team’s total innings this season. So, it wasn’t surprising when she took to […]
UCLA softball pulls off an amazing comeback with ‘Bruin Magic’
As they gathered along the third base line, anxiously waiting for the last three outs of their NCAA Tournament opener, UCLA’s softball players were united in their confidence. “They all kept saying, ‘We’re going to win this game,’” shared coach Kelly Inouye Perez, and honestly, who could blame them? It was a dramatic seventh-inning rally […]
Megan Grant sets a new NCAA softball home run record at UCLA
Megan Grant took off towards first base as if it were just another home run, but this one was monumental. In the third inning of the Big Ten Tournament title match against Nebraska, Grant hit a solo home run that not only pushed UCLA ahead but also made her the NCAA single-season home run champion. […]
UAB Softball Coach Facing Allegations of Mental, Physical, and Racial Abuse
Allegations against the softball coach at the University of Alabama at Birmingham include emotional and physical abuse, along with racist comments directed at players. Taylor Smart has ‘taken a step back’ from her duties with the UAB program following the emergence of these serious accusations about a month ago. A notable claim comes from Lindsay […]
Jordan Woolery from UCLA is the Big Ten Softball Player of the Year.
UCLA’s Jordan Woolley Earns Big Ten Player of the Year In a standout season for UCLA softball, senior infielder Jordan Woolley was honored as the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year on Friday. Woolley has been making waves, boasting a remarkable batting average of .509, hitting 33 home runs, and leading the nation with […]
UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt faces allegations of mental and physical abuse.
Allegations Against UAB Softball Coach Taylor Smart Serious accusations have surfaced regarding Taylor Smart, head coach of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s softball team, with allegations of racist remarks and both mental and physical abuse directed at players. Last month, Smart “took a step back” from his role within the program. A report by […]
UCLA softball showcases impressive strength in defeating Oregon.
During the Senior Day festivities at UCLA, mothers of Megan Grant, Jordan Woolley, and Taylor Tinsley had the honor of throwing the first pitch to their daughters. Some pitches went better than others, I suppose. Tinsley, the Bruins’ ace, humorously rated her mom’s throw, commenting, “I’d say it’s about a 6.5 out of 10. She […]
New Hofstra softball coach elevating the program to new levels
Hofstra’s New Softball Coach Brings a Unique Perspective Susan Cassidy-Reich, stepping in as Hofstra’s softball coach after a career in the NYPD, brings a fiercely determined approach to the team. A dedicated Catholic, she even had a priest bless her role in this new chapter. Her impact has been notable, leading the program to an […]
The key to senior softball? It’s all about the special bat.
I’ve always had a passion for team sports, so naturally, I signed up for senior softball when I was finally eligible. Turning up to my debut game, I brought along an old mitt and a small aluminum bat I found in my sister’s garage. I honestly had no clue what the standard would be in […]
Softball standout Rachel Iovine from Mary Louis Academy finally embarks on her dream trip to Italy
Rachel Iovine is enjoying quite the adventure. Her family trip to Italy during Easter 2025 turned into a unique chance for the Floral Park native to showcase her softball skills alongside top players from abroad. A high school senior, Iovine described the experience as a dream come true—one she never thought would actually happen. What […]