Laura Stephenson

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

Proud of this group!!! #BlueMagic

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

ESPN bound! From 92 teams... to the final 2.

What a week. Thank you to everyone who has followed our journey and filled our phones with messages of support and encouragement. We feel every bit of it.

One last opportunity.

🏆PGF Platinum National Championship
🕔 5:00 PM PT/7:00 PM CT
📺 Catch it live on ESPN+

Let's chase a national championship.

@LadyDukesBryant
@LadyDukesBurden @LadyDukesLamar @LineDsoftball @ExtraInningSB @ScoutSoftball @coachDp16 @Coach_KPaulson @CarmynGreenwood @CoachDeanHerman @e_newellcoach @CoachStanton @CoachWoo24 @LUCCoachAbbott @CoachMonroe9 @CoachBurns17 @EddieAcosta1205 @school_bsandsb

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

Keep it up, ladies!

[W7 Productions 🏀🥎🏐 @ProductionsW7]

🚫✈️ NO FLY ZONE ACTIVATED!

Wisconsin standouts Jayla “Sentry” Jackson and Clara “CJ” “Lockdown” Stephenson are holding down the outfield for Lady Dukes National 16U at PGF Nationals in California!

The Lady Dukes are 6-0 and undefeated in bracket play as they head into the bracket championship game tomorrow morning.

CF Jayla Jackson | Turner | 2028
LF Clara Stephenson | Kimberly | 2028

On one of the biggest stages in the country, these two are making sure nothing gets through.

Compete. Defend. Finish. 🥎🔥

@Jayla_Jackson2028
@Cjstephenson19

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

These two were a fierce back to back duo for defenses out in Colorado! @ExtraInningSB @LineDsoftball @DiamondAddicts @ProductionsW7 @ShowtimeSports1 @ScoutSoftball

[Lady Dukes 16U Nat. Bryant @LadyDukesBryant]

COLORADO ✅💙💣
@COSparkFire

Bracket play was electric.

💣 Nakayla Collins: 2 HR
@NakaylaC5 
💣 CJ Stephenson: 2 more bombs added to her season total
@cjstephenson19

Power. Speed. Confidence. The Lady Dukes Bryant offense showed out all week.

Next stop: ATL Legacy. ✈️🥎
@legacyshowcase1

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

@LadyDukesBryant @COSparkFire @NakaylaC5 @cjstephenson19 Those two were fierce back to back in the line-up!!

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

.714 AVG | 2.376 OPS through pool play in @COSparkFire. Hitting highlights below:

Offense is fire and I’m ready for bracket play.
📍 Sat 8:00am — Pawlowski Fields 4 vs Turnin2 National (16U National)
If you haven’t had a chance to watch @ladydukesbryant, this is your chance! #saynomoe

@TCSFastpitch @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @ExtraInningSB @CoastRecruitsSB @ConnectSports_ @ScoutSoftball
@LadyDukesBryant @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball @DiamondAddicts @LadyDukesLamar @LadyDukesBurden @Dukes16uNat

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

@cjstephenson19 @COSparkFire @LadyDukesBryant Keep it up! 💪

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

Way to go, kid!

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

I kept up my positivity and quality at bats at the PGF Qualifier in Crown Point (@PGFnetwork). Hard work pays off and my hits finally dropped.

Stats:
AVG .500
QAB 9 (50%)
OPS 1.556
Hits 8 -> 1B 4 | 2B 2 | HR 2

@ExtraInningSB @LadyDukesBryant @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @ConnectSports_ @ScoutSoftball
@YolandaParedess @MaxPreps @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball @DiamondAddicts

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

@cjstephenson19 @EIU_Softball Didn't you have a nice singing duet with the ump last camp to 🎶 I'm Still Standing 🎶 ?? 🤣 🫣 Too funny!

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

Happy world softball day! I love softball and the wonderful relationships it has brought me. I ❤️ you @LadyDukesBryant! We cant forget that softball doesn't last forever but the people and values it brings will. 🥰💛

@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @ConnectSports_ @ScoutSoftball
@YolandaParedess @MaxPreps @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

This summer we'll be logging miles and chasing competition from coast to coast, facing some of the top teams and committed D1 talent in the country.

📍 GA
📍 KS
📍 IN
📍 CO
📍 CA

Ready to compete, learn, and prove myself against the best. Can't wait to get started.

@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @ConnectSports_ @ScoutSoftball @LadyDukesBryant
@YolandaParedess @MaxPreps @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

High school softball has begun! I'm super excited for our first game tomorrow!

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

Final session before HS tryouts with Coach Tony! Versatility work across OF/1B/MIF, throws on the run, and staying through the ball. Not pictured: a tee drill on adjusting when off time so I can hit it even when I'm comically early/late. #lockedIn @school_bsandsb

@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @ConnectSports_ @ScoutSoftball @LadyDukesBryant
@YolandaParedess @MaxPreps @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

State qualifier! (Solo and ensemble)
Performed Love’s Philosophy by Roger Quilter.
I’m not just a softball player. I’m a singer, student, and athlete who brings discipline and creativity everywhere. Music is always with me, and if I’m on the field, you’ll catch me dancing between pitches.

@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @ConnectSports_ @LadyDukesBryant
@YolandaParedess @MaxPreps @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

@cjstephenson19 Your mom would appreciate it if you would stay in-state next year for this competition 🤣 That's two years in a row you have competed and had to drive 6+ hours for softball on the same day! 😴

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

Showing a small piece of what I’ve been working on lately. Practice, patience, and progress stacking up day by day. Not finished yet. 💪

@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @LadyDukesBurden @ConnectSports_
@YolandaParedess @MaxPreps @school_bsandsb @PrepSoftball @LineDsoftball @LadyDukesBryant

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

Joining an elite national team this fall pushed me in all the right ways. Competing against the best showed me where I am and where I need to go. Im grateful for all that my coaches have done for me and can't wait to continue with the hard work.

@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @LadyDukesBurden @ConnectSport_
@YolandaParedess @MaxPreps @school_bsandsb @PrepSoftball

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

Although I’m known for my #NoFlyZone in the OF, fun fact: I didn’t learn that position until this past Spring. Most of my club years were spent locking down 1B & 2B.

Versatility matters. Team-first mentality matters.
OF has my heart, but wherever my coach needs me, I’m locked in and competing.

Check out these 1B reps from the last two tournaments 👇

Who knows… maybe MIF is next

@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp
@LineDsoftball @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @LadyDukesBurden @LadyDukesBryant @CoachTonyBurden
@CoachJaviAM @ConnectSport_
@YolandaParedess @ToddMayfield85

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

Everyone sees the big moments. Not everyone sees the weekly work
• 2x 1:1 hitting
• 1x 1:1 fielding
• 2x speed/agility
• 5x strength training
• Daily tee reps, throws & fundamentals
It’s not about the hours… It’s about discipline, repetition, and competing with the same energy every day.
Reps stack. Confidence grows. Results show.
@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @LadyDukesBurden @LadyDukesBryant @CoachTonyBurden
@CoachJaviAM @ConnectSport_
@YolandaParedess @ToddMayfield85

[Laura Stephenson @LSRN04]

❤️ Love watching this team!

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

Competing in Texas this weekend at the Bombers Showcase - locked in on making winning plays and bringing energy every inning.
Our outfield is a No Fly Zone - we track it, we take it, we end innings.
Coaches, schedule below if you'd like to watch me.

@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @LadyDukesBurden @LadyDukesBryant @CoachTonyBurden
@CoachJaviAM @ConnectSports_
@YolandaParedess @ToddMayfield85

[CJ (Clara) Stephenson @cjstephenson19]

As I said last week — I’m not worried.
This weekend I was back at 85% contact, and with D1 commits in the outfield, I stayed disciplined:
✅ Eyes above the ball
✅ Shortened bat path with 2 strikes
✅ Hard balls in play when it mattered

Forcing errors is production.
Hard contact creates runs, pressures the defense, and exposes who can handle speed. That’s part of my game.

My exit velo + choppers had top defenders rushing at PGF Show Me The Money.
I know the hitter I am. I show up when my team needs it.
@ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork @NCSA_Softball @SBRRetweets @StlSportsPro1 @ProductionsW7 @SportPrepX @thealliancefp @CoastRecruitsSB @coachfayth9 @LadyDukesBurden @LadyDukesBryant @CoachTonyBurden
@CoachJaviAM @ConnectSport_
@YolandaParedess @ToddMayfield85