Coach Joyce

Softball performance trainer, FAMU softball alumni, Cass Tech HS alumni

[Juliette Hauser 2027 - Committed @JHauser2027]

I hit an amazing milestone today by reaching my 500th career strike out!! I couldn't have done it without the help of my team, coaches, and parents! Go Jackets!
@DCDS_Softball @LadyDukes16uMid @MacalesterSB

[Turnin2 Softball @Turnin2Softball]

The list keeps growing
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Introducing our updated Top 150+ Players to Watch in Michigan for the 2026 high school softball season!
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This list continues to expand as more standout athletes across the state earn recognition through coach nominations and on-field performance.
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From power hitters to dominant pitchers and game-changing athletes, Michigan softball talent is on full display this spring.
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Know a player we should add? Coaches can submit nominations here:
https://t.co/UGkIfTXROH
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There is so much talent across the state, and we’re excited to continue spotlighting athletes all season long!

[Florida A&M Athletics @FAMUAthletics]

They put in the work. They wore the jersey. And now they wear the crown. 👑

Congratulations to your 2026 SWAC Softball Champions — Florida A&M Rattlers. 🥎🏆

#FangsUp

[Turnin2 Softball @Turnin2Softball]

Congratulations to Sasha Walker for winning the T2 sponsored State Champs player of the week!
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Sasha is committed to play at Kent State University. Strong bat in the box and effective pitcher in the circle that will be very competitive in the MAC.
Sasha impacts the game in a variety of ways and continues to have a strong start to her junior season.
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Congratulations Sasha!

[Coach Jess Hurtado @JessMargarita]

Proudly representing FAMU Softball! 110% Earned! Their effort, discipline, and commitment deserve to be celebrated! Congratulations 💐
#SWAC #NCAA

[Coach Joyce @CoachJoyce313]

Let’s go Sasha Walker
Put your Votes in @SashaWalker2027

[Turnin2 Softball @Turnin2Softball]

Week 4 Player of the week is here!
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Below are the 4 player of the week nominations for all the games played up through Sunday (5/3). Check out the image below for their stat line:
1. Makenna Bareman
2028 Uncommitted

2. Sasha Walker (@SashaWalker2027)
2027 Uncommitted

3. Shannon McAuliffe (@shannonthecann7)
Murry State University

4. Laureena Baehl (@LBaehl202)
Saginaw Valley State University

Please vote below on who had the best on-field performance! Voting will close at 4:00pm tomorrow (5/6) Winner will be announced no later than 5:00pm tomorrow.

Please vote below ⬇️

[Tigers Community @TigersCommunity]

CHAMPS 💍

We recognized the 2025 Tigers Nike RBI Softball team for their 2025 World Series Championship and presented the team with their rings before tonight's game!

[Sophia Eaton (2028) @sophiaeaton2028]

My first high school home run! But more importantly we won the game against Rochester Adams 9-3.

[Megan Southward 2028 (Uncommitted)🥎 @msouthward2010]

8th and 9th today. Also had a couple doubles!🔥☺️🥎

[Sasha Walker @SashaWalker2027]

Another good week for my @BFC_Athletics softball team going 6-2. I went 5-0 pitching and hit 4 home runs including a grand slam!💣💣💣💣
Stats for the week. 32IP | 59K’s | 14 H | 11 BB | BAA .126
.667BA | 16H | 1.417SLG | 2.159 OPS | 4 HR | 24 RBI’s | 7 BB |@matthewbmowery @MIPrepZone @CHSL1926 @statechampsmich @Kenzie_LongT2 @AFHbaseball @CoachJoyce313 @A_Fields29 @Turnin2Softball @KentStSoftball

[Juliette Hauser 2027 - Committed @JHauser2027]

I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Macalester College! Go Scots! 🧡💙
@MacalesterSB @DCDS_Softball @LadyDukes16uMid

[Oakland Softball @OaklandSoftball]

Our legend in the leadoff spot!⭐️

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ career hits for Brooklyn! 👏

[La’Breah Sands 2028 @la_breah]

🔥🔥

[Brooklyn Klein @bklein2028]

No videos from today, but putting in some work on the mound with my dad and it felt so good! @CoachJoyce313 has been helping me with my mechanics and it’s made a difference already. I’m so ready for school ball to start tomorrow and to just keep working 💪
@Rivbucssoftball

[Abbey Jones 2028 @AbbeyJones2028]

Had another great hitting session with @CoachJoyce313 this weekend. We worked on identifying and hitting different pitches, like rise balls and change-ups. We also worked on my mechanics, like using my hips more and loading with my shoulders. Ready for HS tryouts this week!

[Sophia Porterfield @SophiaPort35724]

Got a chance to play with the 2026 squad. We went 3-0 this weekend. Looking forward to the new season.

.500 AVG / .500 OBP

1.667 SLG / 2.167 OPS

2 HRs | 6 RBIs
On the Rubber:

6 IP | 2 Hits | 0 ER

5 K’s (99 Pitches)
Putting in the work on both sides of the ball!
Counting down the days until March 9. Let’s go! 🥎🔥

[Coach Jess Hurtado @JessMargarita]

----> Road Trip to FIU <-----
-----> Rattlers on a Mission <----
----> Champion🏆 MINDSET<----
🐍FANGS UP ALL WEEKEND!!!!
@FAMUAthletics
#NCAASoftball #SWAC #FAMUly

[The O&G StrikeZone @OandGStrikezone]

🏆 WATLEY CUP WINNER: FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY @FAMU_Softball takes home the 2026 Tournament UNDEFEATED 4–0 with 37 runs and 7 home runs 💥

Congratulations to the Rattlers on an unforgettable performance!
🎥: @MSPtakeover
🏟️: IG/hbcusoftballinvitational
#LeonardMoodyInvitational

[Grace Walter 2028 @GraceWalter2028]

Had a great time doing live with my favs @colby_boyce3, @cecilia_lange3, and @lange_sabrina5 today!! A month and a day out from HS season, I’m so ready to get back on the field!

@StarsNatColeman @StarsNatMcQ @StarsMcQueeney @starsnationalfp @CoastRecruits @tagupSoftball

[Coach Jess Hurtado @JessMargarita]

This ⬇️! 110 % Earned! Congratulations ladies! 🧡💚🐍
#FAMUly #nccasoftball #SWAC