Ava Jolley

AO1 • 2024 • #18 • UMHB Softball

[Ava Jolley @ava_jolley]

So excited!!! @CruSoftball #Committed @texasbolts @KHSSoftball @mkmojica @Leah_Guest_ @awhiddd @Taylor_Bolts

[UMHB Softball🥎 @CruSoftball]

B1| @ava_jolley with a 3 RUN HOMER 🔥💣🔥

UMHB 3, STO 0

#gocru

[Addyson Sheppard @25Addyson]

Officially a nerd!!

[Kingwood HS Softball @KingwoodSB]

So incredibly proud of this group of young women! Hard work pays off! @HumbleISD_KHS @HumbleISD_Ath @HumbleISD

[Ava Jolley @ava_jolley]

YAY!!!

[Mia Gagliardi @GagliardiMia]

THIS IS HOME. 🧡🦃 #committed @HokiesSoftball @VTechSBcoach @michaellew10 @jjpower19 @SamCamp50 @KingwoodSB

[GC Whitecaps Softball @GCWhitecapSB]

In Husky town!! 🐾Let’s go Whitecaps @ 5 pm today! 🤙🏽🌊

[UMHB Softball🥎 @CruSoftball]

Happy National Coaches Day, Coach Mojica and Coach Guest! 💜

#gocru

[Avery Evans-Pickens @AveryPickens]

Let’s GEAUX COUGS!!!!❤️🖤❤️🖤 @nadiataylor88 @Coach_Ves @hopetraut @SamCamp50 @CujoTheBeast17 @UHCougarSB @CoachRich4523 @TxRiptide07 @Coach_Griptide

[Chris Walter @walterca1107]

TSWA Softball 2024 6A All-State Nominations @KingwoodSB:

-1st Team Second Base: @6Leilanigarcia
-1st Team Outfield: @ava_jolley
-2nd Team Pitcher: @HunterQuentel
-2nd Team Shortstop: @25Addyson
-Honorable Mention Catcher: @GagliardiMia

Congrats!

[Ava Jolley @ava_jolley]

So honored and blessed to have been named as a TSWA 6A All-State First Team Outfielder!

Congrats to my teammates who also earned All-State recognition!!

https://t.co/Ic0L3lBfij

[Kingwood HS Softball @KingwoodSB]

Congratulations on an amazing season!! @HunterQuentel @GagliardiMia @6Leilanigarcia @25Addyson @HumbleISD_KHS @HumbleISD_Ath @HumbleISD

[Kingwood HS Softball @KingwoodSB]

Congratulations @ava_jolley… your senior season was one for the books!!! #bambionice #senior2024 @HumbleISD_Ath @HumbleISD_KHS

[Humble ISD @HumbleISD]

📸: The 2024 Class 6A State Semifinalists @KingwoodSB Mustangs! #ShineALight #SendItOn

[Zack Tawatari @zacktKHOU]

The @KingwoodSB Mustangs have proven they are no dark horses in these @uiltexas playoffs - they’ve won 23 straight games and say they knew they had the ability coming into this season. Their secret ingredient? Team chemistry. 🧪

They play Waco Midway in the state semifinals on Friday in Austin. 🥎 @HumbleISD @HumbleISD_KHS @GagliardiMia @25Addyson @SaraHaug8 @AbellaMata @HunterQuentel

[Randy McIlvoy @KPRC2RandyMc]

good luck to the @HumbleISD_KHS @KingwoodSB squad that's headed to @uiltexas State tournament! @jokoch09 @HumbleISD_Ath @KPRC2

[Humble ISD @HumbleISD]

🥎 2024 UIL Class 6A State Semifinal

Waco Midway (33-5) vs. @KingwoodSB (36-7)

📆: Friday, May 31
⏰: 7 pm
🏟️: Red and Charline McCombs Field
📍: Austin, Texas

#ALLIN

[SportCast Media @SportCast_Media]

🥎Kingwood Lady Mustangs Triumph Over Katy Lady Tigers in Game 1 of Regional Finals 6-3.

In a thrilling opening game of the regional finals, the Kingwood Lady Mustangs secured a dramatic 6-3 victory over the Katy Lady Tigers, thanks to a walk-off home run by ‘25 Mia Gagliardi. The game, held at Kingwood High School, was a showcase of resilience and clutch performances by the Lady Mustangs.

The spotlight of the night belonged to '25 Mia Gagliardi, who delivered the decisive blow in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the game tied at 3-3, Gagliardi stepped up to the plate and launched a towering home run over the left-field fence, igniting the celebration from her teammates and the home crowd.

The Lady Mustangs also received a stellar performance from '27 pitcher Hunter Quentel. Quentel pitched a complete game, going seven innings with six strikeouts, allowing only two hits and three earned runs. Her contributions weren't limited to the mound, as she also provided a significant boost to Kingwood's offense. In the bottom of the third inning, Quentel smashed a two-run home run, getting the Lady Mustangs on the scoreboard and taking the early lead 2-1.

'25 Addyson Shepherd was another standout for Kingwood, showcasing her prowess at the plate with a perfect 3-3 night. Shepherd's performance included a double and two runs scored, consistently applying pressure on the Katy defense.

The game saw its pivotal moment in the bottom of the sixth inning when '24 Ava Jolley stepped up with a solo home run to tie the game at 3-3. Jolley's timely hit set the stage for Gagliardi's seventh-inning heroics, ensuring the Lady Mustangs entered the final inning with momentum on their side.

The Katy Lady Tigers, known for their formidable lineup, struggled to find their rhythm against Quentel's precise pitching. Despite a commendable effort, they were unable to overcome Kingwood's late-game surge.

As the series progresses, the Lady Mustangs will look to build on their Game 1 success, while the Lady Tigers will aim to bounce back and even the series. Game 2 promises to be another intense showdown at Katy High School, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the state finals.

The Kingwood community can be proud of their Lady Mustangs' fight and tenacity. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to see if they can carry this momentum forward and clinch the regional title.🥎 @KingwoodSB @GagliardiMia @HunterQuentel @ava_jolley

[Jose de Jesus Ortiz @OrtizKicks]

Boom. Lets go. Get it, Ava.
Eight years and a day after winning her first All-Star tournament, Ava Jolley just dropped a bomb on the No. 1 softball team in America. Kingwood & Katy are loaded.
One day you’re meeting Altuve & Correa, eight years later you’re crushing it too.

[SportCast Media @SportCast_Media]

The Kingwood Lady Mustangs dominated Clear Springs in game 1 tonight of the area round, securing a decisive 12-1 victory fueled by an impressive offensive display. ‘24 Ava Jolley set the tone early with a two-run double in the first inning, propelling the team to a 2-0 lead. In the second inning, ‘25 Mia Gagliardi's grand slam and another two-run homer by ‘24 Ava Jolley extended the lead to 8-0. Jolley continued her stellar performance with a second two-run homer in the fourth inning, while ‘25 Sara Haug capped off the scoring with a solo shot. The Lady Mustangs' strong defensive effort sealed the win by run rule, with Clear Springs unable to mount a comeback.

‘27 Hunter Quentel started tonight in the circle and went 5 innings only allowing 1 earned run on the night.

‘24 Ava Jolley finished the night with 2 home runs, a double and 6 RBIs.

‘25 Mia Gagliardi had a grand slam in the 2nd inning and finished the night with 4 RBIs.

Congrats to the Lady Mustangs on their win tonight. The Lady Mustangs will be traveling to Clear Springs tomorrow for game 2 of the area round matchup. @KingwoodSB @HunterQuentel @ava_jolley

[Chris Walter @walterca1107]

.@KingwoodSB smoked 4 home runs in Game 1 win in Region 3-6A Area best of 3 series:

2nd IN:
-@GagliardiMia grand slam
-@ava_jolley 2-run homer

4th IN:
-@ava_jolley (2-run homer) & @SaraHaug8 go back-to-back

Ava Jolley: 3-for-3 with 6 RBI's and 2 runs with 2 homers

[Kingwood HS Softball @KingwoodSB]

What day is it???? Senior night!!! Come out and support these young ladies! @HumbleISD_Ath @HumbleISD_KHS