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Here’s our TFP for Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023:
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THE FINAL PITCH: ALEXIS JENSEN
Nebraska-committed 2025 LHP/1B Alexis Jensen recently talked to Dugout Chatter about Nebraska Gold, Gretna High, winning the Metro Coaches Pitcher of the Year Award, toughest opponent, make people realize, Nebraska, police, forensics, Randy Johnson, Brian Johnson, “Hell’s Bells,” “The Blacklist,” “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” and CrossFit.
THE FINAL PITCH Q&A
Name: Alexis Jensen
Hometown: Gretna, NE
High School: Gretna High
Club Team: Nebraska Gold 16U
Graduation Year: 2025
Height: 5-foot-9
Position: LHP
Nickname: Lex. I dislike Lexi and 9s since that is my number.
Twitter: @99jensenalexis
High School Stats (so far): Batting — .483 AVG, 13 RBIs; Pitching — 8-0, 0.51 ERA, 41 IP, 84 Ks.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? I first became involved with (Nebraska) Gold after the team I was on switched over from Gretna Storm.
Tell us about your high school team, Gretna High (NE), and what your goals are this season? Our goals are to be the best team that we can be.
Can you talk about winning the Metro Coaches’ Pitcher of the Year Award last season? I was very grateful and I couldn’t have done it without my teammates.
Can you talk about your experience at the PGF Nationals this past summer? Didn’t go.
Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? Every team is tough. You just have to prove that you are tougher and can work harder.
What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? I have overcome people that were better pitchers and having to work harder to make people realize that you can accomplish your goals if you worked hard at them.
Why did you choose to commit to Nebraska? They have amazing coaches and they are so down to Earth and passionate about every single player and person.
What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I am interested in being a police officer since they are always helping people and willing to put their lives on the line.
What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? Forensics since it is really interesting and I really want to go into that area as either forensic scientist or police.
Who is your sports hero and why? Randy Johnson. He was so intense and he was always focused and very great on getting his outs.
What’s your favorite book to read and why? Brian Johnson’s biography (“The Lives of Brian”) since he is my favorite singer and he has an amazing story from being poor and down on (his) luck to one of the best singers in the world.
What’s the best hype song and why? “Hells Bell’s” (by AC/DC). It starts off with the slow bells then all of a sudden Brian Johnson’s vocals capitalize and make the best song ever.
What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? My favorite show to binge is “The Blacklist” or “Blue Bloods” since I love the idea of crime and order and how sometimes criminals are the answer to catch others.
What’s your favorite movie and why? My favorite movie is “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” since Samuel Jackson and Ryan Reynolds are in the movie. They are always making jokes and having fun.
Do you have a secret talent/skill? I believe I am really good at CrossFit since it helps me on and off the softball field and also helps me dig deep and relax in pressure situations.
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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS
Mia Brown, 2024, 1B, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Lincoln County High, TN, Memphis
COMMITTED!! Cant wait to be a Tiger🐅💙! @bolts06kaplan @dj_37ss @svanbrak #allglorytogod pic.twitter.com/lpC2PD3GCy
— Mia Brown (@miaraebrown20) October 6, 2022
Ashlyn Burns, 2024, OF, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Oxford High, AL, Wallace State
Committed! 🦁 pic.twitter.com/XTBWNVgjQ4
— Ashlyn Burns (@AshlynBurns2024) August 7, 2023
Tia Titi, 2024, C/3B, Georgia Impact-Caymol/Culf Shores High, AL, Marshall
When I started this at 7 years old my uncle Robert always told me this day would come it’s always been my dream to play D1 softball my dreams have come true! Thank you to all that supported me! @LadyFinsSB @gaimpactcaymol @mzerkleee pic.twitter.com/97TPstdAid
— Tia Titi (@TiaTiti2024) September 6, 2023
Alex Call, 2024, 3B, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Parish Community High, FL, Virginia
Maggie Daniel, 2024, C/UT, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Spain Park High, AL, UCLA
Best weekend ever!!! So excited for the future! Go Bruins💙💛 @UCLASoftball @Coach_Inouye @thunderbolts18p @spainparksb pic.twitter.com/3wR3pNu2R9
— Maggie Daniel (@MaggieDaniel_14) November 20, 2022
Sofia Elliott, 2024, RHP/UT, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Mission Viejo High, CA, Iowa
I am excited to announce that I have decided to further my academic and athletic career at the University of Iowa.
Thank you to my family, friends,coaches and especially my parents. @CoachRGillispie @mandygardner24 @_CoachLevin thank you for believing in me.Go Hawkeyes!!💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/2aPGxOTA2F
— Sofia Elliott (@SofiaElliott06) October 26, 2022
Bella Foran, 2024, OF, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Hoover High, AL, Florida Atlantic
I'M GOING TO PARADISE!!!! 🦉❤️💙 @FAUSoftball @bolts06kaplan @Bucs_Softball @HooverAthletics pic.twitter.com/vG8a43kZRZ
— Bella Foran (@bellaforan27) December 1, 2022
Blayne Godfrey, 2024, RHP, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Hartselle High, AL, Auburn
Super excited to announce I have committed to Auburn University!!!🧡🦅💙 @AuburnSoftball #Committed #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/Kuasj9ya5B
— Blayne Godfrey (@blayne_godfrey) September 30, 2022
Jasmine Green, 2024, C/RHP/IF, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Lithonia High, GA, South Carolina
I’m so excited to announce that i’ve decided to further my academic and athletic career at University of South Carolina.
I want to thank my Coaches, My family and everyone who supported me throughout my softball career. #gogamecocks🐔 pic.twitter.com/MeZywhC989
— 🥎J A S M I N E🥎 (@jasbolts_5) November 17, 2022
Mariami “Mari” Hubbard, 2024, IF, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Huntsville High, AL, Alabama
Roll Tide Roll!! ❤️🐘 #RollTide @UACoachMurphy @CoachAlyBAMA @lmcmahon7 @RyanIamurri32 @thunderbolts18p pic.twitter.com/AJnSrg2Ten
— Mariami 'Mari' Hubbard (@Mari_Hubbard81) October 23, 2022
Jenna Madison, 2024, IF/UT, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Curry High, AL, Grand Canyon
I am extremely blessed and excited to announce that I have decided to further my academic and athletic career at Grand Canyon University! Thank you to everyone who has helped me on this journey! Lopes Up💜 @GCU_Softball @bolts06kaplan @ExtraInningSB @SSN_Softball #boltsboom pic.twitter.com/XThulUAsQx
— Jenna Madison (@Jenna_Madison13) October 8, 2022
Shelby McKenzie, 2024, 1B, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Pace High, FL, Florida State
Can’t wait to call Tally home!! Thank you @Coach_Alameda @FSU_CoachWilson @TCam_FSUSB for believing in me and giving me this opportunity!!🍢 pic.twitter.com/Lf00zj6azm
— Shelby McKenzie (@shelby_mc9) October 19, 2022
Lillie-Faye McWhorter, 2025, RHP, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Woodlawn High, AR, Arkansas
Staying in Arkansas!!!🐗❤️❤️ @CoachDeifel @MattMeuchel @DanielleGibsonW @djgasso @RazorbackSB pic.twitter.com/kj3iqsnqhV
— Lillie-Faye McWhorter (@lilliefaye25) September 11, 2023
Saviya Morgan, 2024, OF, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Columbia Central High, TN, Tennessee
Rocky Top Here I Come! Thank you @KarenWeekly @CoachMalveaux @MRhodesSmith @KateMalveaux for giving me me this opportunity! I can’t wait to call UT home! @bolts06kaplan @rockello24 @taylorbobbyt @CLionsSoftball @CCHS_ladylions @mopatton_sports @joe_spears7 @Los_Stuff pic.twitter.com/pzGQa3KFKX
— Saviya Morgan (@SaviyaMorgan) October 25, 2022
Katelynn “Red” Oxley, 2024, RHP, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Bartow High, FL, Florida
Congratulations 2023 @Gatorade Florida Softball Players of the Year – Katelynn Oxley, Bartow High School!
Learn more: https://t.co/pKSjx5zbEx #GatoradePartner #GatoradePOY pic.twitter.com/7f087KkRjp
— FHSAA (@FHSAA) June 14, 2023
Hallie Ueberroth, 2024, SS/UT, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Milton High, FL, Troy
I am extremely excited to say that I have decided to further my academic and athletic career at Troy University. Thank you to my family, coaches, and everyone else who has believed in me. Go Trojans❤️🤍 @e_newellcoach @TroyTrojansSB
— Hallie Ueberroth (@UeberrothAnn) September 23, 2022
Brantlee Wortham, 2024, 2B, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier/Randolph County High, AL, Alabama-Birmingham
COMMITTED!!! Excited to be a Blazer!💛🐉 #WinAsOne @AJDaugherty1 @SallieB34 @HansonMolls2 @bolts06kaplan @Los_Stuff pic.twitter.com/zOa2AMQP6Q
— Brantlee Wortham #1 (@BrantleeWortham) December 13, 2022
Marley Escobar, 2024, SS/UT, Hype Fastpitch/Pleasant Grove High, CA, Chico State
✨Congratulations @MarleyEscobar9 for committing to play for Coach Shamblin at Chico State University! We are so excited to watch this future Wildcat and we know she will be a valuable member of the Chico State family! @ChicoStateSB #GoWildcats #Committed #Hype18Gold pic.twitter.com/vBnCDpwweK
— Hype Fastpitch 18 Gold (@Hype18Gold) September 13, 2023
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HSOTD
Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …
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BTITW
Today’s Best Thing In The World is …
THIS is the Darth Vader Obi-Wan denied Emperor Palpatine…#Anakin #AnakinSkywalker #DarthVader #Ahsoka #AhsokaTano #TanoTuesday #StarWars pic.twitter.com/nNAHuydyeL
— 𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑹𝑨/𝑪𝑽𝑳𝑻𝑽𝑹𝑬 (@RON1NSenju) September 13, 2023
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