06/05/2026
The past few months have been incredibly busy for the families of the Tennessee Stingers, and I want to take a moment to recognize the growth and accomplishments of our players. We are so proud of each of them—not just as softball players, but as outstanding young people.
Congratulations to our girls who have completed 5th grade and are preparing to take on the challenges of middle school. New schools, new friendships, and new opportunities—especially in middle school sports—there are exciting steps ahead and these girls will crush them.
I want to give special recognition to Emma for leading her rec team to a championship. Her pitching and leadership played a huge role in guiding her team to victory. We also celebrate Maddie and Noelle, these two are the dynamic duo, besties on and off the field. together they took down a pretty tough team of travel ballers, with great pitching, strong defense and timely hitting to win their rec league championships as well. These two are definitely part of the Stingers family, and we will be cheering them on as the chase their future goals.
Rylee, Grace, SoJo, Henley, KK, and Ever were all selected as All-Stars—an incredible achievement. Rae received the Community Award for her outstanding character. Grace earned the Writer’s Award, and Emory was recognized with an Outstanding Leadership Award. Hayden delivered an amazing dance performance that made us all proud.
There are so many accomplishments worth celebrating, and I know I may have missed some—please feel free to share and brag on these girls so we can recognize all they have achieved.
As the softball season comes to a close, one moment that especially fills my heart with joy is Henley’s decision to be baptized. It is a powerful reminder of the growth we are seeing in these girls, not just on the field, but in their lives and faith.
This team has accomplished so much—we make not have the rings or trophies this fall, but we competed at a higher level, and continued to grow. We’ve faced adversity, taken on challenges, and yes, sometimes we’ve fallen short—but that is part of the journey.
To the parents and fans, thank you. Time is moving far too quickly, and I feel truly blessed to play even a small role in this journey with these girls.
Stingers Up! One Team, One Fight!