Faculty softball is again; listed here are my preseason Energy 10 rankings for the 2025 season.
1. Texas
I used to be torn between Texas and Florida for the No. 1 spot, however I’ve Texas at No. 1 coming off a visit to the WCWS finals, returning nearly all the roster left by Reese Atwood, Mia Scott and a deep pitching employees led by Teagan Kavan, with confirmed success.
2. Florida
The Gators are at No. 2 with an inflow of expertise plus the return of Jocelyn Erickson, Korbie Otis, Kendra Falby and Keagan Rothrock.
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3. Oklahoma
Oklahoma misplaced its legendary senior class that gained 4 titles, however Ella Parker and Kasidi Pickering are again to proceed success. They’ve a robust switch class and extremely touted recruits that I’m certain coach Patty Gasso could have working collectively like a well-oiled machine very quickly.
4. Oklahoma State
I’ve Oklahoma State at No. 4. It picked up arguably two of the most effective pitchers out of the portal in Ruby Meylan and RyLee Crandall. Then there’s additionally the proficient freshman duo of Karli Godwin and Rosie Davis, Tallen Edwards after which a big-time switch class.
5. UCLA
UCLA rounds out my prime 5 largely due to the proficient pitching employees of Taylor Tinsley, Kaitlyn Terry and Addisen Fisher, the Gatorade Nationwide Participant of the 12 months.
6. Tennessee
Tennessee is at No. 6 with Karlyn Pickens main the employees with a variety of offensive expertise to switch however key returners.
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7. Texas A&M
The Aggies nearly made it to WCWS final season, with Emiley Kennedy again within the circle and key switch pickups like Sidne Peters and Mac Barbara to offer energy within the lineup.
8. Duke
Duke is available in at No. 8 with Aminah Vega, D’Auna Jennings and Cassidy Curd again.
9. Texas Tech
Texas Tech has a brand new look with NiJaree Canady, the most effective arm in softball. I am excited to see the proficient lineup Gerry Glasco put collectively.
10. Florida State
Lastly, I went with Florida State at 10. The crew ought to have some enhancements within the circle from the switch class, and the offense has Jaysoni Beachum, Michaela Edenfield and Isa Torres again.
