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    Didn't want to lump random news or activities not directly related to the program in the other offseason thread.

    KOLN - Homegrown slugger leads college softball's home runs race

    LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Off-season workouts consist of batting practice and training sessions in Beatrice, Nebraska for college softball’s home runs leader. Addie Barnard is back in her hometown after slugging a record-setting 33 homers during her sophomore season at Wichita State. Barnard’s total ranks third-best in NCAA history.

    “I never pictured myself, a little girl from Beatrice, Nebraska, being among those names and even touching those kinds of records,” Barnard said. “ I was just trying to get on base and the home runs came along. I was like ‘Wow.’”

    Barnard believes her success is a result of strategic training prior to the season. Following a fantastic freshman campaign, Barnard knew opponents would learn her hitting tendencies. Also, Barnard expected opponents to start pitching her fewer strikes.

    “When season rolled around, I was ready to go,” Barnard said. “Its been awesome.”
    Sounds like she may give some hitting lessons to some of the youngsters of Beatrice this summer as well.

    It was also noted in this article that Addie is playing in an invite-only tournament in Canada later this month.
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  • #2
    That's just a remarkable story, and one that's both refreshing and encouraging. That she's a humble farm girl makes it even better, to many of us from this area. Relatable maybe a good word. If you aren't an Addie fan (or Sydney for that matter) it might be time to check your own internal clock.

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    • #3


      Never been a Sooner fan in any sport, but I tip my hat to them for this…

      Last edited by WstateU; June 7, 2022, 09:21 PM.
      "You Just Want to Slap The #### Outta Some People"

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      • #4
        I need to step up my social media interaction. Surely we can get into the Top 25.

        Plus, props to whoever runs the social media accounts. They do a great job.
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          • #6
            That's pretty awesome for Syd!
            Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
            RIP Guy Always A Shocker
            Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
            ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
            Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
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            • #7
              Saw a tweet about Addie getting behind the plate to call balls and strikes while back home. Pretty cool to see her getting that involved with the local youth.
              Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
              RIP Guy Always A Shocker
              Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
              ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
              Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
              Save Shocker Sports - A rallying cry

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              • #8
                Apparently Syd and Addie are playing in the Canada Cup International Softball Championship for the Triple Crown Colorado team in Surrey, British Columbia (an eastern suburb of Vancouver).

                Participating teams: https://canadacup.com/about-us/schedule/

                T.C. Colorado Roster: https://gc.com/t/summer-2022/tc-colo...ac100d0/roster

                TC Colorado is off to a 4-0 start including a 5-4 win over team USA on Tuesday: https://gc.com/t/summer-2022/tc-colo...ac100d0/roster

                Team USA Roster: https://gc.com/t/summer-2022/usa-62a...9ad551e/roster (Includes Jocelyn Alo, Megan Faraimo and Odicci Alexander)

                Looks like box scores and stats are behind a paywall.







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                • #9
                  Originally posted by 1972Shocker View Post
                  Apparently Syd and Addie are playing in the Canada Cup International Softball Championship for the Triple Crown Colorado team in Surrey, British Columbia (an eastern suburb of Vancouver).

                  Participating teams: https://canadacup.com/about-us/schedule/

                  T.C. Colorado Roster: https://gc.com/t/summer-2022/tc-colo...ac100d0/roster

                  TC Colorado is off to a 4-0 start including a 5-4 win over team USA on Tuesday: https://gc.com/t/summer-2022/tc-colo...ac100d0/roster

                  Team USA Roster: https://gc.com/t/summer-2022/usa-62a...9ad551e/roster (Includes Jocelyn Alo, Megan Faraimo and Odicci Alexander)

                  Looks like box scores and stats are behind a paywall.






                  Fyi you can do a 7 day free trial and cancel immediately to pull the stats and play by play

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                  • #10
                    Just based off of what I've seen on Twitter, Syd is having herself a good time on the diamond up there.
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                    • #11
                      Team Alliance, which Syd is playing for this summer, will take on an All-Star team of players comprised of the Sunflower Summer College Softball League which is a local summer league in its first year and started by former Shocker, Casey Walkup. I lost the list, but a handful of Shockers are playing in the league this summer. I think I saw where the league has four teams and around 50 college athletes competing. I saw somewhere that they'd planned on six teams, but that apparently fell through.

                      Regardless, Alliance and the All-Stars will face off in a three game series in OKC at the end of the month. I believe it'll be the 24th and 25th.

                      The Sunflower championship I believe is being played at Valley Center HS this weekend. I need to look more into this league. I believe it's the only summer softball league for college girls outside of Florida. Hopefully it's done well enough to continue and grow.
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                      RIP Guy Always A Shocker
                      Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
                      ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
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                      Save Shocker Sports - A rallying cry

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                      • #12
                        To follow up on SubGod22 's post above:



                        https://thealliancefastpitch.com/all...onship-series/

                        The Sunflower All-Starst will have their hands full:

                        https://thealliancefastpitch.com/all...onship-series/

                        The Team Alliance roster is stacked with National Champions, All Americans, All Conference Players and National Player of the Year Finalists. The roster for the OKC Series is highlighted by:
                        Last edited by 1972Shocker; July 14, 2022, 09:45 AM.

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                        • #13
                          Something to auction off at the Softball Auction & Dinner??? Held in September last year.

                          Last edited by 1972Shocker; July 14, 2022, 10:00 AM.

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                          • #14
                            I'll be bidding.

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                            • #15
                              Syd has been invited to play with Team USA in Japan in a few weeks
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                              RIP Guy Always A Shocker
                              Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
                              ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
                              Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
                              Save Shocker Sports - A rallying cry

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