My life has been centered around sports. It is where I have met my closest friends and shaped the values that have made me a successful athlete, student and role model for young people.

I may be wearing makeup, but I can throw a fastball by you at the same time.

Softball has given me so much in life. It's taught me the kind of person I want to be, and given me a sweet sisterhood. It even led me to my husband.

I do my job on the mound and then do what I can at the plate, always working on helping the team anyway I can.

College softball each year reaches new levels of interest.

When I lose, I take it very personally.

When I was 12, I had a coach tell me I would never be a championship pitcher. That devastated me. I was crushed.