Women's College World Series: Headlined by Maya Brady and Tiara Jennings, California remains softball's high school hotbed

By Steve Montoya Jun 7, 2021, 11:45am

Forty-six players on game's biggest stage played prep years in Golden State.

With one California team (UCLA) represented in the 2021 NCAA College Softball World Series, that still didn't stop the Golden State from proving it's the hotbed of softball talent throughout the country, especially at the high school level.

From the Bruins' Maya Brady to Oklahoma's Tiara Jennings, 46 players across the eight remaining colleges played their high school ball in California. That's 24 more than Georgia, the next closest state.

Ironwood Ridge (Tucson, Ariz.) and St. Anthony's (Long Beach, Calif.) high school have three former players who played this year on college softball's biggest stage.

Below is a look at where all 185 players who made it to the College World Series played their high school softball.
Graphic by Ryan Escobar
Alabama
Claire Jenkins (Alabama) — Cullman
Jaala Torrence (Alabama) — Dothan
Elissa Brown (Alabama) — Elmore County (Eclectic)
Lacey Fincher (Georgia) — Faith Academy (Mobile)
Savannah Woodard (Alabama) — Hayden
Kayla Davis (Alabama) — Hueytown
Tyler Armistead (Georgia) — Patrician Academy (Butler)
KB Sides (Alabama) — Sumiton Christian (Sumiton)

Arizona
Allie Skaggs (Arizona) — Ironwood Ridge (Tucson)
Izzy Pacho (Arizona) — Ironwood Ridge, (Tucson)
Devyn Netz (Arizona) — Ironwood Ridge, (Tucson)
Giselle Juarez (Oklahoma) — Mountain Ridge (Glendale)
Grace Lyons (Oklahoma) — O'Connor (Phoenix)
Hayley Busby (Oklahoma State) — O'Connor (Phoenix)
Sophia Carroll (Arizona) — Shadow Ridge (Surprise)
Carroll Shadow (Arizona) — Shadow Ridge (Surprise)
Carlie Scupin (Arizona) — Tucson High Magnet School (Tucson)

Arkansas
Hallie Wacaser (Florida State) — Bentonville West (Centerton)



California
Briana Perez (UCLA) — Alhambra (Calif.)
Alexis Bermudez (James Madison) — St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs)
Aaliyah Jordan (UCLA) — Bonita Vista (Chula Vista)
Jessie Fontes (Arizona) — Camarillo
Giulia Koutsoyanopulos (Arizona) — Capistrano Valley (Mission Viejo)
Alanaa Thiede (Oklahoma) — Carlsbad
Alana Snow (UCLA) — Carlsbad
Taylor Edwards (UCLA) — Carson
Megan Faraimo (UCLA) — Cathedral Catholic (San Diego)
Sara Rusconi Vicinanza (UCLA) — Cathedral Catholic (San Diego)
Taylon Sale (Oklahoma) — Chino Hills
Sharlize Palacios (Arizona) — Eastlake (Chula Vista)
Nicole May (Oklahoma) — Foothill (Pleasanton)
Mailia Quarles (UCLA) — Gahr (Cerritos)
Jenavee Peres (UCLA) — Garden Grove
Rachel Garcia (UCLA) — Highland (Palmdale)
Kinsley Washington (UCLA) — La Salle (Pasadena)
Riley Orcutt (Georgia) — Mater Dei (Santa Ana)
Kelli Godin (UCLA) — Mater Dei (Santa Ana)
Lexi Sosa (UCLA) — Mater Dei Catholic (Chula Vista)
Alyssa Garcia (UCLA) — Mater Dei Catholica (Chula Vista)
Bubba Nickles (UCLA) — Merced
Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza (Arizona) — Mission Viejo
Grace Guzman (UCLA) — Napa
Kinzie Hansen (Oklahoma) — Norco
Grace Green (Oklahoma) — Oakdale
Maya Brady (UCLA) — Oaks Christian (Westlake Village)
Reyna Carranco (Arizona) — Oxnard
Dejah Mulipola (Arizona) — Pacifica (Garden Grove)
Hannah Martinez (Arizona) — Pacifica (Garden Grove)
Jasmmine Perezchica (Arizona) — Palm Desert
Holly Azevedo (UCLA) — Pioneer (San Jose)
Malia Martinez (Arizona) — Poway
Seneca Curo (UCLA) — Ramona
Hanah Bowen (Arizona) — Ramona
Delanie Wisz (UCLA) — Righetti (Santa Maria)
Mariah Lopez (Arizona) — Saugus
Lauryn Carter (UCLA) — Serra (Gardena)
Raquel Dominguez (Oklahoma State) — Silverado (Victorville)
Thessa Malau'ulu (UCLA) — St. Anthony (Long Beach)
Tiare Jennings (Oklahoma) — St. Anthony (Long Beach)
Zaida Puni (Oklahoma) — St. Anthony (Long Beach)
Anna Vines (UCLA) — Vista Murrieta (Murrieta)
Sydney Kuma (Georgia) — Washington Union (Fresno)
Jessie Harper (Arizona) — West Ranch (Valencia)
Janelle Meono (Arizona) — Wilson (Hacienda Heights)

Colorado
Carson Saabye (Florida State) — Palmer Ridge (Monument)

Florida
Lexi Kilfoyl (Alabama) — Academy at the Lakes (Land O' Lakes)
Hayley Eaton (Georgia) — Calvary Christian (Clearwater)
Meagan Tomilson (Florida State) — Chiles (Tallahassee)
D'aun Riggs (Florida State) — Choctawhatchee (Fort Walton Beach)
Alex Salter (Alabama) — Estero)
Elizabeth Mason (Florida State) — Gaither (Tampa)
Alissa Humphrey (James Madison) — Gainesville
Payden Bordeau (Georgia) — Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs)
Logan Newton (James Madison) — Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton)
Shannon Saile (Oklahoma) — Land O' Lakes
Cassidy Davis (Florida State) — Newsome (Lithia)
Chloe Culp (Florida State) — North Florida Christian (Tallahassee)
Scotland David (Oklahoma State) — Ponte Vedra
Kais LoPreste (Florida State) — Riverview
Devyn Flaherty (Florida State) — Sarasota
Michaela Ednefield (Florida State) — Sneads
Brianna Enter (Florida State) — St. Johns Country Day (Orange Park)
Jeya Prasad (Florida State) — West Florida (Pensacola)
Lauren Mathis (Georgia) — West Orange (Winter Garden)
Kaley Mudge (Florida State) — Winter Springs

Georgia
Jacqui Switzer (Georgia) — Archer (Lawrenceville)
Mackenzie Puckett (Georgia) — Cairo)
Jana Johns (Oklahoma) — Calhoun
Savana Sikes (Georgia) — Chapel Hill (Douglasville)
Aniyah Black (Georgia) — Dodge County (Eastman,)
Dani Morgan (Florida State) — East Coweta (Sharpsburg)
Sara Mosley (Georgia) — Gilmer (Ellijay)
Janie Beth Webb (Georgia) — Habersham Central (Mt. Airy)
Jaiden Fields (Georgia) — Harrison (Kennesaw)
Anna Shelnutt (Florida State) — Heard County (Franklin)
KJ Haney (Alabama) — Hiram
Shelby Suplee (Georgia) — King's Ridge Christian (Alpharetta)
Sydney Chambley (Georgia) — Mount Paran Christian (Kennesaw)
Emma Wilson (Florida State) — North Paulding (Dallas)
Kyra Lockhart (Alabama) — Northview (Johns Creek)
Jordan Doggett (Oklahoma State) — Ola (McDonough)
Alysen Febrey (Oklahoma State) — Starr's Mill (Fayetteville)
Mary Wilson Avant (Georgia) — Stratford Academy (Macon)
Madison Kerpics (Georgia) — Wesleyan (Norcross)
Jahni Kerr (Florida State) — Wesleyan (Norcross)
Jessica Morgan (Georgia) — White County (Cleveland)
Laura Bishop (Georgia) — Woodstock

Hawaii
Jocelyn Alo (Oklahoma) — Campbell (Ewa Beach)

Illinois
Hallie Hall (James Madison) — Bolingbrook
Madison Naujokas (James Madison) — Marist (Chicago)
Bailey Dowling (Alabama) — St. Joseph-Ogden (St. Joseph)



Indiana
Danielle Watson (Florida State) — Penn (Mishawaka)

Kentucky
Montana Fouts (Alabama) — East Carter (Grayson)

Louisiana
Bailey Hemphill (Alabama) — St. Thomas More (Lafayette)
Kiley Naomi (Oklahoma State) — North Vermilion (Maurice)

Maryland
Reed Butler (James Madison) — McDonough (Pomfret)

Michigan
Josei Muffley (Florida State) — Portage Central (Portage)

Minnesota
Gabby Sprang (Oklahoma State) — Rosemount



Mississippi
Krystal Goodman (Alabama) — Long Beach

Missouri
Avery Hobson (Oklahoma State) — Belton
Sydney Pennington (Oklahoma State) — Warrensburg

New Jersey
Julie Rodriguez (UCLA) — NV - Old Tappan (Old Tappan)
Madison Storey (James Madison) — Allentown

New York
Alley Cutting (Georgia) — Grand Island
Hannah Hennessy (James Madison) — Warwick
Sarah Cornell (Alabama) — Clarke (Westbury)

North Carolina
Bella Smith (James Madison) — St. David's (Raleigh)
Kylie Thress (James Madison) — East Lincoln (Denver)
Carrie Eberle (Oklahoma State) — Charlotte Christian (Charlotte)

Ohio
Lynsey Meeks (James Madison) —  Worthington Christian (Worthington)

Oklahoma
Savannah Evans (Oklahoma State) — Broken Arrow
Michaela Richbourg (Oklahoma State) — Broken Bow
Jules Callaham (Oklahoma State) — Broken Bow
Shalee Branyley (Oklahoma State) — Broken Bow
Lynnsie Elam (Oklahoma) — Chickasha
Macee Barner (Oklahoma State) — Grove
Chelsea Alexander (Oklahoma State) — Latta (Ada)
Mackenzie Donihoo (Oklahoma) — Mustang
Rylie Boone (Oklahoma) — Owasso
Paige Knight (Oklahoma) — Owasso
Logan Simunek (Oklahoma State) — Piedmont
Olivia Rains (Oklahoma) — Pryor
Katelynn Carwile (Oklahoma State) — Purcell
Karli Petty (Oklahoma State) — Southmoore (Moore)
Sydney Sherrill (Florida State) — Southmoore (Moore)
Taylor Tuck (Oklahoma State) — Stillwater
Kinsey Koeltzow (Oklahoma) — Tuttle
Macy Mcadoo (Oklahoma) — Tuttle
Raylee Pogue (Oklahoma) — Washington
Chyenne Factor (Oklahoma State) — Yukon



Oregon
Abby Doerr (Alabama) — Elmira (Ore.)

Pennsylvania
Sara Jubas (James Madison) — South Fayette (McDonald)
Lauren Bernett (James Madison) — South Fayette (McDonald)
Taylor Clark (Alabama) — Mechanicsburg

Tennessee
Autumn Belviy (Florida State) — Arlington
Kalei Harding (Florida State) — Blackman (Murfreesboro)
Caylan Arnold (Florida State) — Maryville
Kayla Boseman (James Madison) — Ooltewah
Jenna Johnson (Alabama) — Page (Franklin)

Texas
Brook Vestal (Oklahoma) — Canyon (New Braunfels)
Kelly Maxwell (Oklahoma State) — Clear Springs (League City)
Britton Rogers (Georgia) — Cypress Ranch (Houston)
CJ Landrum (Georgia) — Fort Worth Country Day (Fort Worth)
Nicole Mendes (Oklahoma) — Home School
Mattison Boyd (Oklahoma State) — Lovejoy (Lucas)
Reagan Wright (Oklahoma State) — Mansfield Legacy (Mansfield)
Alyssa Denham (Arizona) — Pearland
Carson Armijo (UCLA) — Plano East (Plano)
Jayda Coleman (Oklahoma) — The Colony
Mady Lohman (Oklahoma State) — Timber Creek (Fort Worth)
Isabella Dayton (Arizona) — Wylie

Virginia
Ellie Armstead (Georgia) — Mathews
Hannah Shifflett (James Madison) — Monticello (Charlottesville)
Odicci Alexander (James Madison) — Park View (South Hill)
Meredith Wells (James Madison) — Lord Botetourt (Daleville)
Emily Phillips (James Madison) — Greenbrier Christian Academy (Chesapeake)
Kate Gordon (James Madison) — Page County (Shenandoah)
Michelle Sullivan (James Madison) — Briar Woods (Ashburn)
Grace Lutz (James Madison) — Hylton (Woodbridge)
Kathryn Sandercook (Florida State) — Bishop O'Connell (Arlington)

Washington
Maddie Morgan (Alabama) — Lynnwood (Bothell)

West Virginia
Kiersten Landers (Florida State) — Hurricane

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