NEWS

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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.

April 13, 2022  

Some good news. It appears that the rebuilding process of our Carolina Dynamite travel ball team is underway, and things are starting to develop quickly. Coach Chad and Coach Mike are the best – I truly love these guys and I know they love me too. They respect my abilities and talents. We lost many of our starters, but we still have a lot to build from. I love this team, both players and coaching staff. We have lots fun and support each other no matter what, that means a lot to me. They are my buddies and I have no plans to leave them anytime soon. I always feel loved and needed…stay tuned…

April 2, 2022

Hello, everybody, hope you all are doing well. Still not a lot to report, except that my summer schedule is being worked on behind the scenes and updates should be forthcoming soon. I may be looking for a second corporate sponsor and I may also be featured in some sportswear ads just not sure when, weird, right? Stay tuned.... 

February 26, 2022 

Still not a lot of softball news today, but here’s an update for interested parties. No travel ball until summer but I’m training continuously in preparation for a busy season. In August, I may be attending CSB’s Softball Collegiate Combine in Clayton, NC. I was invited by a Division II Head coach from Texas who I’m also looking forward to meeting. My Sponsor, Chris Harris, presented me with a new pair of Ringor pitching cleats. My mom bought me a new high-quality glove. My Instagram account is featuring a lot of content and my website is getting a tremendous amount of hits. I will start making unofficial visits to several colleges during the next few months.

January 22, 2022  

Not a lot of news at this point. Been training hard for the upcoming summer Travel Ball season. It appears that I will be heading to Elizabethtown, Kentucky this July to participate in the 2022 All-American games. 

December 14, 2021

Well, I’m getting ready for the Christmas break and for the SY Elite All-American games in Panama City, Fl., I will be competing in the Elite 18U/HS Division.

Travel softball is over for the season and a new season begins this coming Summer following School Ball. I had a lot of fun and made a ton of new friends - which is the greatest benefit of playing softball all over the Southeast. 

I will be attending tryouts for travel ball during the spring, but it looks like the Carolina Magic 18U has already adopted me LOL!. Working harder and smarter to make the roster for the Gilbert HS Indian Varsity Softball team – I believe it’s going to be a great year.

I also enjoyed our school choir & band concerts and playing in front of live audiences. I am looking forward to adding the saxophone to my list of musical instruments since I just became a member of the Jazz Band.  

November 18, 2021   

Well, my last College Showcase is done for this year, and I only have a few more travel ball tournaments for the remainder of the season as well.  Now it’s time to focus on the All-American Elite 16U games in Panama City, Florida which begin in late December.  I’m looking forward to competing against some of the best high school softball players from all over the United States. I also can’t wait to spend some time with my Softball Support Buddy, Krisalyn.  After that, most all my time will be focused on preparing for Gilbert High School Varsity Softball. Lots of conditioning, training, and practicing.  Stay tuned…

October 28, 2021

Well, 16U fall Rec ball at Gilbert is over for this year, and it may be my last time playing Rec ball ever, only time will tell. That said, I had a blast playing for my head coach and youth pastor, Roscoe Corder. Asst Coach Chis Harris made me feel special with his constant support and encouragement ultimately becoming my sponsor. I had an awesome catcher, Jasmine Campbell, who made me look good in the circle. We also had a few home runs apiece during the season and were undefeated when we both played together. The Purple Bullets went 9-1 on the season with 2 games being rained out and not rescheduled. Great memories were made, and I enjoyed helping developing players and by showing them what being a winner feels like.

October 28, 2021 

Well, 16U fall Rec ball at Gilbert is over for this year, and it may be my last time playing Rec ball ever, only time will tell. That said, I had a blast playing for my head coach and youth pastor, Roscoe Corder. Asst Coach Chis Harris made me feel special with his constant support and encouragement ultimately becoming my sponsor. I had an awesome catcher, Jasmine Campbell, who made me look good in the circle. We also had a few home runs apiece during the season and were undefeated when we both played together. The Purple Bullets went 9-1 on the season with 2 games being rained out and not rescheduled. Great memories were made, and I enjoyed helping developing players and by showing them what being a winner feels like.

October, 7, 2021   

Fall Rec ball in Gilbert is now well underway and I’m having a blast playing with one of my pals, Jasmine. She is an awesome friend and an excellent catcher. I enjoy Rec ball because it gives me an opportunity to help new players and those who are still developing. My showcase tour with the Florida Prospex 18U Premier begins next weekend in Alabama, the team is made up of talented young ladies from all over the south and are very nice people. The tour ends in December and then I finish the year with the Softball Youth’s Elite tournament in Panama City Beach, Florida. Stay tuned…

October, 7, 2021  

Fall Rec ball in Gilbert is now well underway and I’m having a blast playing with one of my pals, Jasmine. She is an awesome friend and an excellent catcher. I enjoy Rec ball because it gives me an opportunity to help new players and those who are still developing. My showcase tour with the Florida Prospex 18U Premier begins next weekend in Alabama, the team is made up of talented young ladies from all over the south and are very nice people. The tour ends in December and then I finish the year with the Softball Youth’s Elite tournament in Panama City Beach, Florida. Stay tuned…

September 25, 2021 

Our Rec season is finally underway, the first game was scratched due to heavy rain. We were able to win our Second game 8-2 Thursday night against Midland 16U team #1. I had a home run with an RBI. My curve ball seemed to have done its job that night. Our Team name is the “Purple Bullets.” Our schedule along with videos & photos are posted on my Gilbert Purple Bullets’ Page. 

September 14, 2021  

Well, our Gilbert Rec-Ball fall season is on hold due to Covid-19. We only managed to have a couple of practice sessions and the games start next week. It appears that we may miss the first three games and possibly even more. At this point, we don’t even know when it will resume. It’s crazy, I’ve been having to stay home e-learning for the same reason. Our Church Youth Group has been shut down for months also due to Covid. Our wonderful little town of Gilbert is under siege!

September 3, 2021 

Wow, I was selected to represent the USA through American Based Sports Abroad (ABSA) in the Dominican Republic this December. What a great honor to have been chosen. It would have been awesome to have played softball with and against other young ladies from all over the world. Unfortunately, I had to decline due to conflicts in scheduling. 

August 24, 2021

I was selected to part of Softball Youth Elite to compete in high-level, prestigious tournaments nationwide including PGF, Alliance, SoftballFest and more.
This is such a tremendous honor! 

My first SYE event will be in Panama City Florida December 27, 2021 thru January 1, 2022.

This experience includes the opportunity to compete with other A-level athletes from across the country, the ability to practice at a college venue and have NCAA award winners and coaches as guest coaches. Guest appearances by well-known softball legends can also be a part of the experience.