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Almost Game Week: Get to Know the Freshmen
2/7/2021 1:40 PM | Softball
A veteran Utah team also features a strong freshman class of 8 newcomers
It's nearly game week for the Utes! The season begins Thursday, Feb. 11 with a single game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix before the team treks across the Valley of the Sun for five games in Arizona State University's Kajikawa Classic.
Utah fields a veteran team, returning every pitcher who logged an inning and seven of the eight position starters from the 2020 squad that went 14-4. Two-time all-region selection Alyssa Barrera returns in center field, coming back for a "super senior" season after the NCAA froze all student-athletes' eligibility because of the pandemic-shortened season.
While those key upperclassmen form the bulk of the starting lineup, the 2021 Utes are bolstered in their depth by a deep and stellar class of eight freshman who look to contribute in their first year of collegiate softball. Each freshman was recently introduced in a social media campaign. Take a look at the profiles as they were presented on Twitter, and be sure to follow all of Utah Softball's social media accounts for updates, news and behind-the-scenes content on your favorite team.
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Utah fields a veteran team, returning every pitcher who logged an inning and seven of the eight position starters from the 2020 squad that went 14-4. Two-time all-region selection Alyssa Barrera returns in center field, coming back for a "super senior" season after the NCAA froze all student-athletes' eligibility because of the pandemic-shortened season.
While those key upperclassmen form the bulk of the starting lineup, the 2021 Utes are bolstered in their depth by a deep and stellar class of eight freshman who look to contribute in their first year of collegiate softball. Each freshman was recently introduced in a social media campaign. Take a look at the profiles as they were presented on Twitter, and be sure to follow all of Utah Softball's social media accounts for updates, news and behind-the-scenes content on your favorite team.
Stopping runs and hitting dingers... what can't she do?! ??
— Utah Softball ?? (@Utah_Softball) February 4, 2021
Get to know freshman Savanah! ??#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Wzu8obA8Yc
When Aliya is up to bat, you better get way back! ????
— Utah Softball ?? (@Utah_Softball) February 3, 2021
Get to know freshman Aliya! ??#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/BCoA0RfTJI
Don't sleep on her when she is pitching, cause she throwing some heat! ????
— Utah Softball ?? (@Utah_Softball) February 2, 2021
Get to know freshman Alicia! ??#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/THKjzPn08V
Catching fly balls in the outfield like she catches waves! ??
— Utah Softball ?? (@Utah_Softball) January 29, 2021
Get to know Freshman Shelbi! ??#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/5XDMFUBTyw
Homegrown and ready to show 'em who is boss! ????
— Utah Softball ?? (@Utah_Softball) January 28, 2021
Get to know a little about MK!??#goutes pic.twitter.com/RNHJEGzPeS
Flex hard on 'em girl!????
— Utah Softball ?? (@Utah_Softball) January 27, 2021
Time to learn about freshman Leilani! ?#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/aMhEVslWOt
Here to throw strikes and look good doing it! ??
— Utah Softball ?? (@Utah_Softball) January 26, 2021
Get to know freshman Mariah! #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/9TXvxrPwGQ
Try and catch her.. if you can! ??
— Utah Softball ?? (@Utah_Softball) January 25, 2021
Get to know freshman Sophie Jacques! ??#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/mrW0zuERE7
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