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Mississippi State, MS

Former Mississippi State outfielder Brylie St. Clair might be the newest social media phenomenon. Brylie St. Clair, who concluded her Bulldogs career this spring, decided to take her talents elsewhere when she signed a contract to play professional softball with the Texas Monarchs, a new team in the Women’s Pro Fastpitch league.

PHOTOS: ‘World’s Hottest Softball Player’ Has Fans Going Crazy Over Her Eye-Popping Uniform Pics

Oklahoma State

Norman, OK

As Softball America grows its coverage at all levels, we continue our recruiting spotlight series with Kai Minor. Minor is currently ranked first in our 2025 position rankings as the California native is committed to Oklahoma. When she heads to Norman, the back-to-back Alliance 18U National Champion will bring a powerful arm to the outfield, speed on the basepath, and energy at the plate.

The Softball America Spotlight: 2025 Kai Minor

Statesboro, GA

STATESBORO – Georgia Southern Softball has signed two transfers, Valerie Combs and Madilyn Gillespie, to join the Eagles' roster for the 2025 season, as announced by head coach Sharon Perkins on Wednesday afternoon. Combs joins the Eagles after spending her freshman season at Western Illinois appearing in 47 games making 44 starts. The Nashville, Ill., native served as the primary catcher as a true freshman. Combs finished the season with an OPS of .711 and led all freshman batting .250 on the season including 20 runs scored. She led the team in extra-base hits with 16 and added seven stolen...

Softball Inks Two Transfers for 2025

San Antonio, TX

The University of the Incarnate Word softball team had its best season in program history under third-year head coach Kim Dean, securing a new regular season win record with 31 victories. The team's success included notable wins and key player performances, with Victoria Altamirano named the SLC Player of the Year.

UIW Softball’s Record-Breaking Season Highlights Under Coach Kim Dean

MaxPreps is known for its accomplished and dedicated freelance professional photographers that cover high school sporting events, and the spectacular images they take are showcased in the pro galleries. Here are 10 of the best photos published during May and June of the 2023-24 sports year. Images were submitted for...

MaxPreps Photos of the Month: May/June 2024

Kentucky State

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Houston, TX

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Reed Sheppard has landed in Houston. The former Kentucky guard, drafted as the third pick in the NBA Draft last week, was formally introduced by the Rockets in a press conference this week in Houston. He signed a rookie scaled contract that will pay him approximately $45.8 million in the first four seasons. The contract is guaranteed for the first two seasons with team options on the third and fourth year of the deal.

Houston coach Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard a ‘perfect match’ for Rockets

Missouri State

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Konnor Griffin of Jackson Prep (Jackson, Miss.) hit all of the key points necessary to be considered for MaxPreps National Baseball Player of the Year honors. He led his team to a state championship and a No. 7 national ranking in the MaxPreps Top 25. The senior is the No. 2 player in the nation by recruiting services and some mock drafts predict him to be the top prep player chosen in this July's MLB Draft.

2024 MaxPreps All-America Team: Konnor Griffin of Jackson Prep headlines high school baseball's best

Wyoming State

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WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Sioux City, IA

Lewis, IA

The Lewis Central Titans will head out on the road to face off against the Sioux City North Stars at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Last Monday, Lewis Central came up short against Jefferson and fell 6-3. Lewis Central has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. Alyssa Griffin was cooking...

Softball Game Preview: Lewis Central Heads Out

Texas State

Southlake, TX

Based on our methodology, the Dragons amassed 737 points from play over 2004 to 2023 to edge Allen, which narrowly finished second with 659 points. The Eagles have won five state championships in the past 20 years and finished in the national top 25 on seven occasions. Our methodology includes:

Top 25 most dominant Texas high school football programs of last 20 seasons

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

Louisiana State

Hammond, LA

The Southeastern Louisiana University softball team, led by Coach Rick Fremin, achieved its highest representation on the 2024 All-Louisiana Collegiate Softball Teams with a record eight players honored. Fremin, in his ninth season, was named Louisiana's Coach of the Year for guiding the Lady Lions to their first NCAA Tournament appearance and a championship game berth. The team finished with 47 wins, tying a school record, and excelled in various statistical categories, including leading Division I in stolen bases.

Southeastern Softball Dominates: Fremin Coach of the Year, 8 Lady Lions All-State

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Fulton, MO

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Osage Beach, MO

On September 4, 2017, the Golden Door Motel closed. A development group and St. Louis real estate firm, Staenberg Group acquired it. If you were into retro, you might say the now-defunct motel had a retro vibe to it.

The Golden Door Motel: now part of Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks History

Georgia State

Buford, GA

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There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

A new Wyoming ballot initiative petition drive launched by Brent Bien, Cheryl Aguiar and Rich Weber seeks to require hand tabulation of votes in Wyoming elections . That’s an even worse idea than the other ballot initiative the trio is behind: One that would cut residential property taxes in half.

Hand count ballots if you don’t mind mistakes, wasting time and money

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Softball Recap: Boone wins going away against Perry

In what's become a running theme this season, Boone gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They blew past the Perry Bluejays 13-1. The...

Softball Recap: Boone wins going away against Perry

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