Iโm super excited to announce my commitment to Kirkwood CC to continue my softball and academic career! Thank you to all of my coaches, teammates, friends, and family for always supporting me! Go Eagles๐ตโซ๏ธ๐ฆ
@FreseEric@austyn_crees
The Hive keeps growing stronger! We're thrilled to announce our 5th awesome 2026 commit, C/OF Abi Felt, from Waukee, IA! She will bring speed, gap power, and short game dominance to the hive. A member of the Iowa 5A All State team... welcome to the Fighting Bee family, Abi!
Next up from the Top Gun Cornhusker Classic 18u division is:
Tessa Jones - P
@Tessamjones07
#27 - @nicklav2015
Absolutely dominant on the weekend in the โญ๏ธ! Started 4 games and gave up 1 unearned run, finishing w/ a .000 ERA! Added 26 strikeouts to the stat line and allowed the opponents to hit only .183 against her for the entire tournament! Oh and can hit too, finished with 9 hits including 2 doubles and 6 RBIs!
Congratulations to Coach Ryan Gripp on your well-deserved induction into the Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame! Your knowledge, dedication, and passion for the game have inspired countless individuals โ from your fellow Iowa Nationals coaches to the many players you have mentored.