November 2, 2024
SWAT Softball and Rec Ball Coaching for the 2024 Fall season has come to an end, the team finished up with a 11-1 record.
Many new opportunities are in front of me and I have big plans for 2025.
Modeling activities should increase with more possibilities with pageants and runway competitions.
College and advance courses at school are proving to be more challenging then first thought but I’m adjusting.
My future looks bright with some very interesting options, more to come. Good things are in the works.
A new corporate sponsor has agreed to back my career. S.W.A.T. Heating and Air has also agreed to join Team Beast. Owner, Bobby “Bubba” Labombard has demonstrated on numerous occasions how must he believes in me and cares about my success. Bubba has been my coach and coaching partner for awhile as well. I’m honored to have him on my team.
August 16, 2024
Well, it’s been crazy since my last news update, I apologize for the delay.
Lots of news to report.
I participated in a runway competition in Charlotte, NC on August 4th, refer to my modeling page for photos. I had lots of fun, made some new friends, and gained much insight into the glamour business.
It was my first runway contest and it was much more rigorous than I first thought. There were dozens of contestants, but I came in 4th place anyway, winning another NAM award.
I received another NAM award for the top model contest where I placed 3rd.
I also placed 3rd in the most photogenic model competition amongst many which yielded me my 3rd NAM award.
I won my 4th award for my photo ensemble submission.
The 5th award was for competing in other contests.
I competed in the Miss Teen South Carolina Pageant that weekend, I didn’t capture one of the top spots, but I had a blast and learned a lot about pageant competition. It was a great experience overall. I also made more new friends during that competition.
The 2024-2025 High School year has begun, it feels weird to be called a junior. Tough college-level honor courses (Chemistry, AP Statistics, English 3 HN) are challenging and there’s tons of homework.
Softball has been going well, my team, Mojo 18u-coleman made it to the last 3 championships winning 2 of them and coming in runner-up in the third one.
Spent a lot of time with my personal coach, Hannah Goodwin, she is wonderful to work with and has helped me tremendously. She's headed back to NC State where she plays 3rd base.
Stay tuned…
April 20, 2024
There’s a lot going on but let me start with me being selected as a finalist in the 2024 Miss South Carolina Teen pageant, I am so excited. I don’t have all the details yet but I will keep you all posted.
I’m working to keep my 4.259 GPA up by scoring all A’s for a while now, it hasn’t been easy but I will need to maintain high grades for both academic and athletic scholarships opportunities.
Travel Softball will be starting soon with the Mojo-Coleman 18u. Several tournaments have already been scheduled and ready to compete at the highest level.
Rec ball (Gilbert S.W.A.T.) is still going on and I’m having a blast coaching, hitting, and pitching. At this point, we are currently undefeated at 9-0. The girls are learning fast and playing hard, I’m truly proud of the them. Megan hit a grand slam the other night helping us to dominate Mineral Springs, we shut them out 15-0. Coach Bubba is both great to coach with and to play for.
Modeling is going well and the future is bright. More and more auditions are scheduled, things will take off once I have signed with a top talent agent later this year.
Another possibility, I may be returning to dance competition, stay tuned…
My Duck Dynasty is growing, I have over 35 ducks of many breeds, Hey Hey Junior is my favorite.
January 15, 2024
Lots of things going on in my life, especially when it comes to modeling and acting. Recently, I was invited by a national talent agency to participate in a virtual audition via Zoom completing against other models from around the country. I had to shoot a 15 second commercial for powdered energy drink sticks called Pineapple Fizz which I use. Then I had to demonstrate my runway walk. Success, I received high praise and great reviews from host talent agents. It earned me chance to audition and perform in front of over 100 talent scouts in late July at Disney World, I’m so excited.
I picked up another sponsor to help with my modeling career expenses, he has also been added to Team Beast. I have dropped acting and runway modeling focusing now just on fashion modeling. More news forthcoming as details develop. We have been following other leads and offers but we're having trouble finding the right fit(s).
Spring softball in Georgia is being rethought due to scheduling, costs, and other complexities, I will be attending as many prospects camps as I can until things are worked out - stay tuned for updates.
School is going well with just a few minor issues, my GPA increased from 4.1 to 4.259.
My new Beast18.com sports network is coming together with only a few minor setbacks. I have selected a director, just waiting for his response to my offer. I’m forming a 3-5 member board which should be completed soon.
QRRecruiter is the first organization to become a network member with Complete College Prospects joining second. Stay tuned!
November 26, 2023
Greetings, everybody!
I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween and Thanksgiving, I surely did. Sorry for taking so long to post a news update, it’s just been very hectic and chaotic to say the very least.
As the 2023 travel softball season comes to an end, we begin focusing on my Sweet Sixteen party (Winter Wonderland Theme), Christmas, and the New Years Eve & Day celebrations.
My last scheduled fastpitch tournament for the year is a TopGun “Wacky-Tacky Christmas Toy Drive” holiday event in Columbia on December 2nd playing with the Mojo-Johnson 18U out of North Carolina.
My modeling and acting career is moving forward but at a snail’s pace…still lots to learn. Not all offers to date are proper or appropriate for my age and beliefs, my temporary agent (My Dad) is working hard to acquire some safe, more suitable connections. Building healthy relationships in that industry is more challenging than first thought. A lot of activities and many events are planned or are currently in the works.
Next year for softball, things are looking promising and exciting with new combines, prospect camps, tournaments, showcases, and campus visits being discussed or scheduled. Team affiliation(s) are to be determined on a future date.
School is going well. My Chorus group has concerts, activities, and many appearances planned throughout the rest of the school year. After school events will be posted on my schedule.
September 22, 2023
I am an official member of the Mojo 18u – Johnson travel softball team out of North Carolina. Our next two tournaments are in Raleigh and Clayton, North Carolina in October.
My Beasties 10u fall games are now underway and I am so proud of my girls, they are having fun and learning fast.
Modeling is fast becoming an interesting career possibility, more so than first thought. Though I am considered a amateur actress, I am now listed as a professional. The future looks bright.
We posted some new interviews on my media page with more forthcoming. More public events and appearances are in the works.
Tons of Chorus projects are scheduled throughout the remainder of the 23-24 school year with more being considered.
School is going well, while I find Marine Science and Sports Medicine interesting, Algebra II is currently my favorite subject.
Suicide awareness, and Cystic Fibrosis are causes I will be a part of; however, Bullying will still be my primary focus.
September 11, 2023
Well, the biggest news today is probably that I am no longer with the Atlanta Premier 16u (AP) travel team. I will be playing in a HS Showcase this weekend in Florence for the 18U Mojo-Johnson out of North Carolina.
I participated In a tryout yesterday with Coach Tommy Bailey and the 18u Batbusters, it went very well.
The Beasties, my 10u Rec team are coming together as a team-fun times ahead. Their practice shirts are in and I hope to distribute them Tuesday night at practice.
We aired another YouTube Sports Video Interview this week. It was hosted by SportsLifeTalk. I had a blast doing this one and the two hosts were awesome and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole interview. The full version is posted on my media page. Please take the time to watch it.
Saturday, I participated in a modeling session, photo shoot and some acting classes, things are moving right along there as well.
School is going well for the most part, I enjoy all my classes, especially Algebra II and Sports Medicine.
August 29, 2023
On August 12th we played a tough USSSA High School level tournament in Lexington. I pitched two back-to-back shutouts and was winning pitcher in the Gold Bracket Championship game (See highlights video with stats), and my Thunderstick was on fire.
Many interviews planned this year, some by podcast and some via Zoom. The latest was a podcast interview called “Kalling plays with Kailey.” I have a lot of fun doing interviews and I am getting more and more comfortable with doing them. Follow them on my Media page.
Erik and my Underdog movement is gaining strength with more and more supporters getting on board, more fun ahead. I'm also working to get more involved in my anti-bullying campaign.
Modeling & acting activities increasing with forthcoming auditions and training sessions, the future looks bright.
The fall Rec season in Gilbert is underway and I’m preparing my 10U Beasties for a bunch of tough games, I love coaching these little gals!
August 7, 2023
Well, the biggest story is that I did not make the volleyball team, so, I will not be representing my high school through sports for at least the 2023-2024 school year.
Transparency: I only began practicing with the high school volleyball team just a month or so before tryouts began. I had never played the game before, took lessons, or attended any camps. I learned a lot of lessons from this experience, such as, though you are great at one sport, it doesn’t mean that you can compete in another sport without starting from the basics and mastering the fundamentals. The volleyball coaches were more than fair and taught me a tremendous amount about volleyball. Their assessment that led to my rejection was spot on, I did not earn a position with the team, and that's all it is to it. I respect the whole coaching staff and I also made some new friends along the way.
My modeling and acting career is underway and going well with many things in the works, stay tuned…
July 22, 2023
Hi, everybody, I hope you’re doing well.
School is fast approaching and I’m looking forward to it. I’m taking Sports Medicine 1 in my first semester which could help me if I choose to become a Nurse (current major). Only time will tell but if it goes well, I may consider changing my major.
Due to circumstances beyond my control I will not be attending the Annual All-American games this year.
Media/press interviews continue with many more scheduled, visit my Media page to see them.
My partnership with Erik the Underdog is growing and we many plans for the future.
Well, I am an Official Runway Model and Amateur Actress. Contracts ae signed and coaching to start soon. My website for this is bellaontherunway.com. Stay tuned…
High School Volleyball is going well. Though I’m still new at it, I am working hard and learning fast. The JV Tryouts are set for July 31st, I hope to make the team so I can represent my school in sports. That’s all for now!
May 28, 2023
Hello, everybody, I have lots of news to report.
First, as the school season wraps up, travel ball begins. As previously reported, I will be a full time member of only one travel ball club this year but may guest play, and that’s the Atlanta Premier 16U located in Gilbert, SC. Our first game is a TopGun HS Tournament next weekend in Aiken, SC…wish us luck!
Also, I have more interviews planned and maybe some site visits – stay tuned.
Well, I hate it, but the spring rec ball season is over for my 8U Beasties. They played their hearts out and we all had lots of fun. I’m already looking forward to the fall season. I love being a coach.
I spent some time with South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson a couple of days ago. After our visit, he joined me in making a video where he explained why celebrating Memorial Day is so important, it will air on Twitter this 2023 Memorial Day. The visit slides are up on Twitter now and on my website on the “Off-the-Diamond” page. Stay tuned, lots of news coming soon.
May 1, 2023
Well, travel ball season is fast approaching and I’m excited about making the 16u Atlanta Premier my primary travel team. We’ll have some new players and improved strategies. My knuckleball will be my most effective pitch but will be employed sparingly. I have been working on my hitting and my slugging percentage is the highest ever.
I said goodbye to my beloved Carolina Dynamite 14u…it was emotional but I made many life-long friends. I will truly miss our time together from the lowest moments to all of the championships we won together.
Working to stay humble through my popularity is skyrocketing. Offers of all kinds from around the world continue to pour in and the amount of college mail is astonishing.
My 8u Rec team, The Beasties are having fun and learning fast. 9th grade is coming to an end and I’m finding out just how brutal college courses can be…the hard way.
March 24, 2023
Hi, everyone. I know it’s been a while since my last news post, but I have a bit of good news anyway. Spring Rec ball is off and running and my 8U team, The Beasties, are having a great time and learning fast. They are already falling in love with the sport of Softball.
Working with these babies is so rewarding, they have a way of making me feel special. They look adorable in their uniforms and they also like the new practice tees I bought them.
On another note, my dad is still working on getting me a good sports modeling deal but it’s proving to be more difficult and complex than originally expected...every time we get close to signing a deal, new obstacles arise. Hopefully we have an agreement with one of the apparel companies before my 16th birthday in December. I've been real busy with school homework, with my sports schedule, I am often up late weeknights studying and doing tons of home work.
March 5, 2023
I have some great news to report. I have signed on to become an assistant coach for our local 8u Gilbert Rec Ball Team that I named the “Beasties.” I will also sponsor the team on behalf of my online network. We have an adorable group of babies who are eager to learn, they really try to follow directions and seem to be catching on fast.
My former rec ball coach and current travel ball assistant coach, Andy Taylor (Andy is also joining Team Beast) will be the Head Coach of the team. I am enjoying working with these cuties and hope to help them live their dreams of playing softball in years to come. This is so rewarding – I feel so Blessed. For updates and highlights, you can visit my “Beasties 8U” page or check back here. More new practice and training videos have been posted to “Practice & Conditioning “page.
February 4, 2023
Not much newsworthy in the softball world to report this week except for some new developments in the forming of our new travel team, The Atlanta Premier 16U (AP). The tryouts last week appear to have yielded some positive results in the form of assessments of existing talents and the possible addition of some new skilled players. We have another tryout scheduled for tomorrow, they are looking to add at least one additional qualified player. Hopefully we’ll have a competitive roster by summer. Go AP!!!
Media update: Steady requests for more interviews are flowing in. I’m still not sure why people are interesting in following me, but I will remain humble and go with the flow. I appreciate the attention and support, I truly do. I have a podcast live interview scheduled for February 12th with the DaFanBoys & Recruiting Limo which sounds like fun. New workout and photo shoots are in the works. Thanks for visiting my news page. My Interview with the Underdog, Erik “The Underdog” Corcoran was enjoyable, but our pitch & catch session in Walmart’s parking lot afterwards was even more fun. He is super nice and really cares about the underdogs of sports. We have more interviews and activities planned in the near future so stayed tuned.
January 21, 2023
On January 9th, I committed to the Atlanta Premier (AP) 16U (Lexington, SC Branch) softball club, they will be my primary travel club for 2023. The team is Coached & managed by an experienced baller and coach, Michael Stuart. The team already has some competitive players and Coach Stuart is committed to filling the weak positions soon through future tryouts and recruiting. I have already developed a strong relationship with the main catcher, Dani Steele, we have an amazing chemistry plus mutual respect.
The Carolina Dynamite 16U out of North Augusta (who I dearly love) will be my secondary team for 2023, I will continue to help them make the transition from 14U to 16U. The team is coached by Chad Grant, a wonderful man, husband, father, and public servant. I have been a member and ACE for his Dynamite team for nearly three years. I am so blessed to be part of these two wonderful ball clubs. It’s going to be a great year – stay in touch.
December 27, 2022
I truly hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas…I sure did. I also tuned fifteen on the 13th...getting old (LOL).
Wanted to update everyone on the status of my travel team plans for next year and off-season softball activities.
As you might know by now, the Carolina Magic 18U has disbanded and I have aged out of playing with the Carolina Dynamite 14U and Atlanta Premier 14U. My reuniting with one or more of these teams will depend on their plans for 2023. Tryouts with other teams as a general practice is forthcoming.
Training & conditioning with Coach Hannah Goodwin is underway and softball practices will resume soon. Media interviews and workout video production are ongoing with more planned…stay tuned. Have a fun and safe New Year’s Holiday.
December 5, 2022
Ok, it appears that the Travel Softball has concluded for the 2022 Season and will not start up again until after high school has ended in 2023. I had a great year winning a lot of awards and making many new friends resulting in many wonderful memories. I added tons of great content to my pages and my Twitter follower count is blowing up since going public.
Getting ready to turn 15 on the 13th and planning for Christmas and the New Year. I hope everyone has a safe and joyous holiday season.
I will focus my off season on developing, conditioning, training, and improving my skills bringing them to the next level. Check out my conditioning and training page for new videos and related content.
I will also be focusing on my schoolwork hoping to increase my core GPA score. That’s it for now….STAND BY BEAST!
November 8, 2022
I’m off for election day, so I’m using a portion of this time to update my news feed. 18u Rec ball is over, I will miss it a little because it was a lot of fun. Our final record was 11-1-1 with two shutouts against 2 true 18u teams.
The All-American Elite/USA Support the Troops tournament was rained out midway through the first day. It wasn’t all a total wash (see what I did there?), because I got to meet and spend some time with Softball great Amanda Lorenz along with running into a bunch of friends.
Tournaments for 2022 are coming into end so it’s time to focus on conditioning, practice, training, and schoolwork. Holidays are fast approaching so it’s also time to focus on family get-togethers and other related events.
My first live professional interview was awkward but fun, I can't believe I received such a great response form so many people who reviews it...the next one is coming soon.
BTW: My Twitter page went public three months ago and as of today, I'm approaching 900 followers - it's crazy!
September 16, 2022
Fall season is heating up. Spook-outs, Pink-outs, Christmas Charities, fundraisers, Toy-for-Tots, World Series Tournaments and All-American Elite events upcoming. Busy, Busy, Busy! I’ve been putting a lot of time in the weight room preparing for a very hectic fall season, I’m squatting 300 lbs. Gilbert 18U Rec ball practices underway, games start next week. Having fun helping other players to develop and learn the ropes. My Knuckleball is steadily improving, and my batting average continues to improve, my Thunderstick is on fire. Continue to attend College prospect camps in between tournaments. Loving High School and FFA. Making friends and building quality, long-term relationships is the best part. Stay tuned...
August 19, 2022
School has started and it’s been great so far, I’m in 9th grade but spend nearly all my time in the 10th grade hallways. I am in FFA and will be raising chickens. As summer travel ball comes to end, the fall season will crank up with big tournaments like the All-American Elite games in Tyger River and the USSSA Palmetto Power Showcase in Lexington and prospect camp August 26ththru the 28th. I will also be playing in a Christmas Charity Tournament, the TopGun World Series, Toy-4-Tots, and a Halloween event (TBA). I am also playing Rec Ball in Gilbert this fall – I had a blast last year. Stay tuned…
July 14, 2022
Hello, everybody, hope you all are doing well.
Time for a NEWS update. I’ve be hitting the weights and conditioning constantly plus I’ve been training with my personal coach, Hannah, getting ready for the peak of travel ball season. I’m attending various College skills camps focusing mostly on my defense and hitting. My hitting is steadily improving, and I have gotten used to swinging my big ole thunderstick. My Carolina Dynamite 14U team started off the season right with a championship win and going to try it again this weekend in Aiken. I will be updating everyone soon on my upcoming All-American Games appearance scheduled at the end of the month in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
June 20, 2022
Well, it’s been a long wait, but travel softball is finally underway, and it has started off great. This past Saturday, the 18th me and the Carolina Dynamite 14U/07 played our first official tournament of the year in the USSSA’s Father’s Day Explosion tournament here in Lexington. We played 5 games in one day tying one and winning the last four games back-to-back which included the Championship game (9-1). I played short stop in the first pool game and pitched the remaining games including coming very close to shutting out the Palmetto Heat in the Championship. Jordyn pitched the first game which we beat the Killer Bees by a landslide. My catcher on the day, Emily, performed nearly flawlessly, I couldn’t have done this without her....and a great defense. The offense came through when called upon, it was a great day for all. I was so happy for my team, especially for the girls who received their first bling. It was a blast. Head Coach Chad did an outstanding job of managing and Coach Mike was an amazing pitch caller.
Fun times ahead.
May 20, 2022
Hey, everybody, it’s been a while but here’s the latest. Travel ball is kicking off and tomorrow it my first tourney. I will be playing tomorrow in the USSSA’s “UNDER ARMOUR PALMETTO CUP” (HS Division) tomorrow in Lexington, SC. I will be playing with our Carolina Dynamite 16U team and hope to help them win the championship. My schedule is filling up fast with travel ball tourneys, camps, combines, and there’s more to come. Hope to see as many of my friends as possible along the way. Stay safe!
May 1, 2022
My manager (dad) is working on scheduling camps and combines for the rest of the year. Also excited to attend Bev Smiths Gamecock Summer Camp. I will also be playing a major role in Indians Summer Softball Camp at the high school. I'm hoping to be playing travel ball soon with the Carolina Dynamite and the Carolina Magic. I will also be playing some select games with Mr. Lane Taylor and the Coastal Force 16U like Toys for Tots in Georgetown this December. I have also agreed to play 16U rec ball this Fall in Gilbert - had a blast last year. Stay tuned.