Tara Henry, Author at D1Softball

Tara Henry

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Tara Henry is managing editor and writer for D1Softball. Tara is a UCLA softball alum and was part of the 2004 national championship team. She is a west coast native that currently resides in California.

Tara’s Take: Women’s College World Series – Day 4

The NIL arms race continues, Canady is still elite and base running is key on Day 4 of the Women’s College World Series.

Tara’s Take: Five Things I Learned – Day 1

Tara’s take live from Day One of the Women’s College World Series.

Salt Lake City Super Regional: Mariah Lopez Carries Utah to WCWS

Pitcher Mariah Lopez helped Utah beat San Diego State in the Super Regional and earn a trip to the Women’s College World Series for the first time in 29 years.

Seattle Super Regional: Lindsay Lopez Leads Washington Back to OKC

Lindsay Lopez leads Washington back to OKC in a shutout victory over Louisiana.

Salt Lake City Super Regional: Utah Routs San Diego State to Force Game 3

Utah hit three home runs, including a grand slam by Julia Jimenez, to run-rule San Diego State 10-1 and force a winner-take-all Game 3.

Salt Lake City Super Regional: San Diego State Secures Historic Win

San Diego State beat Utah to secure its first-ever Super Regional victory behind key performances from AJ Murphy and Dee Dee Hernandez.

Seattle Super Regional: Meylan Shuts Out Louisiana, Holtorf Delivers

Washington’s run-rule win over Louisiana puts the Huskies just a win away from advancing to OKC.

Super Regional Preview: San Diego State at Utah

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Salt Lake City in Super Regional play for the first time as Utah hosts San Diego State.

Super Regional Preview: Louisiana at Washington

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Seattle, where No. 7 Washington will host unseeded Louisiana after both played electric regional final games.

D1Softball’s Fayetteville Regional Central

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Fayetteville, Arkansas for a regional at Bogle Park featuring No. 11 Arkansas, Harvard, Notre Dame and Oregon.

D1Softball’s Austin Regional Central

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Austin, for a regional at Red & Charline McCombs Field featuring No. 13 Texas, Texas A&M, Texas State and Seton Hall.

D1Softball’s Athens Regional Central

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Athens, Georgia for a regional at Jack Turner Stadium featuring No. 14 Duke, Virginia Tech, Boston U and N.C. Central.

D1Softball’s Baton Rouge Regional Central

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Baton Rouge, Louisiana for an NCAA regional at Tiger Park featuring No. 10 LSU, Louisiana, Omaha and Prairie View A&M.

Fayetteville Preview: A Potential Rematch at Bogle Between Hogs and Ducks

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Fayetteville, Arkansas for a regional at Bogle Park featuring No. 11 Arkansas, Harvard, Notre Dame and Oregon.

Baton Rouge Regional Preview: Another Battle On the Bayou, Omaha Debuts

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a regional at Tiger Park featuring No. 10 LSU, Louisiana, Omaha and Prairie View A&M.

Athens Regional Preview: Bulldogs, Hokies, Eagles Provide Power; Terriers Can Pitch

The road to the Women’s College World Series runs through Athens, for a regional at Jack Turner Stadium featuring No. 14 Georgia, Virginia Tech, Boston and North Carolina Central.

Tara’s Take: Haddad Shines in Must-Win Game for Long Beach State

Long Beach State kept its Big West title hopes alive by beating Cal State Fullerton on Friday night. Saturday’s doubleheader will decide the champion.

Mountain West Tournament, Thursday: San Jose State Takes Down No. 1 Boise State; Celis Powers Aztecs to Victory

San Jose State’s Jenessa Ullegue excelled on both sides of the ball Thursday at the Mountain West Tournament to help the Spartans beat Fresno State and No. 1 Boise State.

The 50 Most Impactful Players in D1 Softball According to 643 Charts wWAA Model

Who is the most impactful player in Division I Softball? Find out as we launch the wWAA model with our friends at 643 Charts.

Tara’s Take: Montana Fouts is Perfect Against Ole Miss

Montana Fouts was perfect for the fourth time in her career as Alabama beat Ole Miss to open the final regular-season SEC series on the road in Oxford.

Tara’s Take: Cagle Throws One-Hitter to Clinch Sweep over Georgia Tech

Valerie Clemson threw a one-hitter and hit a two-run home run as Clemson swept Georgia Tech on Sunday after a storm swept through Atlanta.

Tara’s Take: Clemson Secures Series and Records 17th Straight Win

The Clemson offense clinched the ACC series win over Georgia Tech on Saturday night with four home runs in an 8-4 victory.

Tara’s Take: It Was All Goodnight in Georgia’s Sixth SEC Win

Dallis Goodnight led Georgia to its sixth-straight SEC win with a victory over Mississippi State on Friday night.

D1Softball’s Weekly Awards: Karlyn Pickens, Taryn Kern, Jackie Lis

Tennessee’s Karlyn Pickens, Indiana’s Taryn Kern, and Southern Illinois’ Jackie Lis take home the weekly honors.

Tara’s Take: Godin Walks Off Washington to Win Series

The rubber match between UCLA and Washington started with a home run derby before the the Bruins pulled away to clinch the Pac-12 series win. More in Tara’s Takes.

Tara’s Take: Faraimo Shuts Out Washington, Woolery Stays Hot

UCLA evened the series against visiting Washington behind Jordan Woolery’s bat, Megan Faraimo’s pitching and Anna Vines’ defense.

Tara’s Take: Friday at the Bulldog Invitational

Oklahoma continues to roll, Omaha wins two and Mississippi State has some young arms to watch. That and more Tara’s Take from Starkville.

Tara’s Take: Thursday at the Judi Garman Classic

Michigan wins two, UCF’s Sarah Willis does it all and Fullerton still excels in the circle despite dropping its opening game. That and more in Tara’s Take.

Tara’s Take: Saturday Nutter Notables

Oregon’s offense explodes for runs, Cal State Fullerton beats more ranked teams and Florida’s struggles continue. Tara Henry provides her takes from Saturday’s action at Mary Nutter.

Tara’s Take: Nutter Notables Day 1

San Diego State wins in extras against a familiar foe, Kowalik goes off against Washington and CSUF can pitch. That and more in Tara’s Take.

Tara’s Take: Live from TaxAct Invitational

Offense reigns supreme on Thursday at the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational.

Tara’s Take: Nicole May Shines in Relief; Ruby Meylan Continues to Impress

Nicole May shined in relief for the Oklahoma Sooners in a victory over Washington on Saturday night. Find out more about the Top 25 matchup from Tara Henry.

Tara’s Take: OU Offense is Back in the OC

The Oklahoma offense returned in a 10-1 route over Stanford that attracted a crowd of over 1,000. Find out the keys to the game in Tara’s Take.

Tara’s Take: Opening Day at the Mark Campbell Collegiate Invitational

Washington edges Duke in the first Top 25 matchup of the season, Stanford bests LMU, and Oklahoma starts slow in a pair of wins. That and more in Tara’s Take.