Alumni Spotlight: Saints Softball Check-In
This week's Alumni Spotlight features Saints Softball at the next level!
Gainesville, FL
As postseason softball is set to begin in the next couple of weeks, follow along to see how former Saints have performed at the next level!
Alexis Daphney at Clark Atlanta University
Alexis Daphney appeared on the mound for 18 games in 2026 for Clark Atlanta, pitching 82 innings this season for the Panthers while earning 50 strikeouts. The talented two-way player has hit .283 during the season as well.
McKenzie Jewell at Francis Marion University
McKenzie Jewell has started 54 games for the Patriots. She has hit an impressive .358 with an on-base percentage of .460, earning a 2026 All-Conference Carolinas Team nod. With her impressive season, she helped the Patriots earn a Conference Carolinas title and an automatic invite to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Karris Rhine at Auburn University at Montgomery
Karris Rhine has started 47 games for the Warhawks, carrying a .301 average throughout the 2026 season. Rhine's performance has helped the Warhawks remain at 2nd in the NCAA South Region, as well as their #8 ranking in the NFCA National Poll.
Olivia Lameau at Lock Haven University
Olivia Lameau has started 46 games for the Bald Eagles, averaging .343 at the plate and a .970 fielding average. With her performance, the Bald Eagles are ranked #6 in the NCAA Atlantic Region, putting Lock Haven in the running to potentially earn their first NCAA Division II Softball Championships invite since 2019.
Madison Conway at Stetson University
Madison Conway will take the field for the Hatters in 2027 after she spends 2026 as a redshirt. She looks to join a powerful Hatters roster next season after they will finish with 30+ wins in 2026. The Hatters stand 16-5 in conference and in first place in the Graphite Division of the ASUN and are headed to the ASUN Championship beginning May 5th.
Kelsey Harper at New College of Florida
Kelsey Harper has started 45 games during the 2026 season. She helped the Mighty Banyans to 30+ wins with her .327 batting average. She was very disciplined at the plate, earning 37 hits and adding 10 walks, while striking out just 5 times in 113 at-bats.
Cloey O'Doniel at Thomas University
Cloey O'Doniel has started 42 games for Thomas University, where she has been sharp on the field with a .978 fielding percentage. Her top fielding game earned 11 putouts, and she has hit .234 for the Nighthawks in 2026.
Ryleigh Bennett at Campbell University
Ryleigh Bennett has pitched 48.2 innings in 2026 season for the Camels, striking out 15 batters. She helped the Fighting Camels achieve over 30 wins this season, as they will be competing for the inaugural CAA South Division Championship in the last week of the regular season. Also, Bennett threw a no-hitter in a run-rule win vs. Rider on the last day of February.
Brooke Markiewicz at North Carolina Wesleyan University
Brooke Markiewicz has collected 50 hits so far in 2026, starting in all 40 of the Battling Bishops games. She is hitting an impressive .360 at the plate while earning 56 putouts on the field with a .917 fielding percentage. Markiewicz has also been named First Team All-USA South Conference at shortstop.
Ariel Obregon at Florida National University
Ariel Obregon has hit .385 for the Conquistadors so far in 2026. She has helped Florida National University advance to the Continental Athletic Conference tournament, where they are currently in the second round after beating Westcliff University (Calif.) 3-2 in extra innings yesterday.
Mallory Forester at the University of North Georgia
Mallory Forester has helped the Nighthawks to a #8 national ranking, where they hope to compete in the Peach Belt Conference Tournament. She holds a 7.00 ERA in three innings of work and has struck out two batters.
Annissa Quinonez at Florida National University
Annissa Quinonez is a two-way star for the Conquistadors, throwing an impressive 2.30 era with 31 strikeouts in 16 appearances while hitting .271 at the plate in 29 games. Quinonez and her teammate Ariel Obregon play this afternoon at 2:30pm in the Continental Athletic Tournament second round vs. Georgia Gwinnett.
