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JV Fastpitch

Regular Season 2024
Don Jochum

Don Jochum

JV-Squad Head Coach

Phone: 507-951-1631 (cell)

JV-Squad News

In 2024 -- we will not have a JV squad.  Thus we will have a Varsity squad and a B/C-Squad team.  If there is an opportunity to play a few JV games during the season, we will.  Stay tuned.

News / Updates

Open Gym / Open Cage: Stay tuned for Open Gym / Open Cage opportunities.  Spread the word -- open gym are times when the gym and/or cage will be available for any and all students.  Come and go as your schedule allows.
- Sunday Feb 9th, 1pm - 2:15pm

Registration for Spring 2025: Registration for Spring 2025 will be February 17th thru 24th.  More information to come -- but please help spread the word and recruit new students to join our team.  Practice for Spring Softball starts on March 10th. See JM Athletic Forms - if you need MSHSL Physical Form.

Concession Stand Work Night: JM Softball is responsible for working the concession stand on Tuesday Jan 21st, 5:30pm - 9:30pm.  JM Girls Basketball is playing that evening. Need volunteers to work -- either 5:30pm (2 hours) or 7:30pm (2 hours).

2024 Varsity Awards - Recognition: Here are our 2024 team award and recognition athletes. Lots of votes for different players in each category which was nice to see.

Team Academic Award: GOLD (3.75+)
Academic All State: Jordan Marlow
All Big 9 Honorable Mention: Kate Novak


JM Softball MVP: Makenna Red Hill (so)
Rookie of the Year: Avalynn Baxter (7th)
Will to Win Athlete: Kate Novak (sr)
Miss Hustle: Jordan Marlow (sr)
Miss Team Player: Maya Mack (jr)
Miss Winning Attitude: Jordan Marlow (sr)
Miss Golden Arm: Kate Novak (sr)
Miss Golden Glove: Aubrynn Red Hill (8th)
Miss Speedy Gonzalez: Avalynn Baxter (7th)
Miss Sunshine: Julia Walters (jr)
Miss Most Improved: Lilly Gudgell (so)

JV Roster

# Name Grade Position(s)
1 Brooklyn Brady 8 C, IF
4 Abby Armstrong 10 OF
6 Aubrey Meyers 11 OF
8 Natalie Thomson 8 P, IF
9 Lillian Gudgell 10 IF
10 Lily Mayer 8 P, OF
12 Ella Simmons-Gayle 11 OF
14 Nevaeh Young 9 C, IF
14 Sasha Humphrey 10 IF
15 Alexa McCoy 11 IF
17 Elle Stutz 11 IF, OF
19 Aubrynn Red Hill 8 C, IF

Recent JV Fastpitch News

Motivate Yourself To Be Your Best

What are you going to do with your chance: https://youtu.be/IN-uQLCv2dw

One day you won't ... so give it all today: https://youtu.be/FNBJ6Ink9KE

Believe in yourself.  Focus on yourself.  Motivate yourself.  https://youtu.be/Bum4sd9drJs

Anatomy Of A Teammate

What kind of teammate are you... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_iM05vVP84

"I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion ..."  Mike Kryzewski

Anatomy Of Romero's Swing

Take a look at this great breakdown of one of the best hitters in softball - Sierra Romero from the University of Michigan.  A nice image of what she focuses on and feels on each swing, a video showing those points in motion.  She also discusses her mentality to her at bats.

Defying Doubt

Determination, hard work, belief in yourself can overcome doubts that others may see in you...  https://youtu.be/CdDsg69weRo