It’s been the Summer of Mandy Softball and it concludes with Amanda Lorenz chatting about her championship run with Athletes Unlimited on today’s In The Circle.

An All-American at Oregon and longtime pro, Gwen Svekis announced her plans to retire at the conclusion of the Athletes Unlimited season.

Victor caught up with Marshall Head Coach Morgan Zerkle prior to her stellar performance this past weekend at Athletes Unlimited. You’ll also hear from new North Texas Assistant Coach Maribeth Gorsuch.

We caught up with Athletes Unlimited rookie Lexi Kilfoyl prior to her debut in Rosemont to reflect on her time at Oklahoma State along with what led her to AU.

Veteran outfielder Haylie McCleney will retire at the conclusion of the Athletes Unlimited summer season.McCleney announced her forthcoming retirement on social media on Thursday.“This post is surreal, strange, yet one of the most peaceful things I’ll ever be able to announce. I’m retiring,” McCleney wrote. “After playing this game for the last 25 years, across 10+ countries, & basically all the United States… This season […]

Eric Lopez chats with 2024 AUX Champion Bubba Nickles about her dramatic comeback on the final day to win the title.

Victor chats with Patriot League Multimedia Journalist Maria Trivelpiece about her trip to Oklahoma City and the WCWS. Plus, the guys review how their AUX drafted rosters are doing.

Jocelyn Alo, Montana Fouts and Keilani Ricketts headline an intriguing class of newcomers as AUX’s third season begins in Wichita.

Tara Henry and Gray Robertson went LIVE with the picks and predictions for the 2024 Clearwater Invitational.

PLUS, they were joined by Sydney McKinney with the latest news from Athletes Unlimited.

Athletes Unlimited’s AUX competition is moving to Sydney McKinney’s turf after AU and Wichita State announced a multi-year hosting agreement.

Athletes Unlimited’s Georgina Corrick and 2023 champion Odicci Alexander take over the mic for our second episode of the Players Only Series.

There was drama on the final day, courtesy of Alyssa Denham, but Odicci Alexander’s stellar summer still ends with the 2023 Athletes Unlimited championship.

After another perfect week as captain, Odicci Alexander holds a big lead and controls the title race entering Week 5.

Odicci Alexander took control of Week 3 as a pitcher and a general manager, surging into the overall lead in Athletes Unlimited.

As Athletes Unlimited heads to the LLWS, Sis Bates and Aliyah Andrews prove softball can be about joy, friendship and world-class defense.

Captain Sierra Romero made sure her team dominated Week 2 in Athletes Unlimited, but Team Faraimo’s captain stole the show and the overall lead with a no-hitter.

Sierra Romero drafting younger sister Sydney Romero is among the roster highlights for Week 2 in Athletes Unlimited.

Rachel Garcia was Athletes Unlimited’s leading hitter in Week 1. She also happened to be the week’s leading pitcher. Guess who tops the leaderboard?

The AU season begins with 23 of last season’s top 25 players back in action. But after skipping 2022, Jessi Warren still went No. 1 in the Week 1 draft.

Aubrey Leach is juggling law school, a professional playing career and coaching. The former Tennessee star will represent Team USA this week in a World Cup Group Stage event in Ireland.

Poor air quality forced AUX to cancel its final day, leaving Rachel Garcia the champion in the competition’s second season.

The AUX championship won’t be decided until the final game. Tori Vidales’ late home run powered Team Warren to a win against Team Garcia that prevented Rachel Garcia from wrapping up the crown.

Captains Rachel Garcia and Aubrey Leach led their teams to victory against Team Warren as Series 3 opened, going a long way toward reducing the title race to three players.

Team Leach had a chance at Series 2 perfection, but Team Filler’s Rachel Garcia had complete control of the finale and the overall leaderboard.

Athletes Unlimited has signed No. 5 overall draft pick Kat Sandercock for the championship season that begins July 28.

Another doubleheader, another sweep. But Team Filler’s misfortune was Dejah Mulipola’s big break. Team Taylor’s slugger capped off an epic comeback with a 160-point swing on the second day of Series 2.

Rachel Garcia came up big at the plate and in the circle. Aubrey Leach continued to remake herself as a slugger. And doubleheaders continued to befuddle teams. AUX Series 2 is underway.

The final day of Series 1 of AUX had plenty of seventh-inning drama.

Leading to Aubrey Leach, Nadia Taylor and Andrea Filler earning captain spots for the next round.

Rachel Garcia’s record-breaking day has her leading AUX Series 1, but she may not be the favorite entering the final day of games in the round.