Staff Picks: Favorite Articles of the Year

Top Stories D1Softball Staff - December 23, 2023

Well, it is the most wonderful time of the year (other than June in OKC) and that means our staff has chosen our favorite articles of 2023. We’ve also made them free for all to read.

From Sydney Collazos destigmatizing the “yips” to Utah clinching the inaugural Pac-12 Tournament title, our staff wishes you a very Happy Holidays .

Enjoy!

1. Sydney Collazos Destigmatized the “Yips”

Throwing Open the Door: By Speaking Up, Baylor Catcher Sydney Collazos Destigmatizes “Yips”

2. Florida State Becomes Softball’s Pitching Laboratory

Center of the Revolution: Florida State Becomes Softball’s Pitching Laboratory

3. Madison Preston and the Power of Motherhood.

Rust Has No Match for the Power of Motherhood and Madison Preston

4. Mackenzie Donihoo Inspires Jemma Gallman.

Mutual Inspiration Keeps Donihoo Connected to Her Biggest Fan

5. Emily Johansen is a Film Major and Creative Soul.

Better Know a Player of the Year: Big Sky’s Emily Johansen

6. Jordyn VanHook’s Dad is Her Biggest Fan.

Hooked on a Feeling: Circling Back to ASU Leads to Breakout for Jordyn VanHook

7. Sam Hackenbracht was Given a 50-50 Chance to Live after Being Diagnosed with Cancer at 18 Months.

Ohio State’s Hackenbracht Overcomes Childhood Cancer to Swing Big for Buckeyes

8. Utah Captures Inaugural Pac-12 Tournament Title.

Brady’s Breakdown: Unlikely heroes help Utah capture first-ever Pac-12 Tournament Title

9. Sydney McKinney is a Hitter and Artist.

The Art of Softball: Sydney McKinney Paints a Portrait of Success in Many Fields

10. Oklahoma Reigns Supreme