Top 2030 Prospects To Watch In Iowa

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With four Division I softball programs in Iowa and many more in the surrounding region, college coaches already have their attention on the rising talent in the class of 2030 coming from the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From established club programs to emerging standouts across local communities, Iowa continues to produce well-rounded athletes who are making an impact at a young age and turning heads on the college softball recruiting trail. These athletes bring a blend of athleticism, competitiveness, and softball IQ, showcasing skills that project well beyond their years and point to a bright future ahead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights some of the top players from Iowa in the high school graduating class of 2030.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":155150,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Keira Burke","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"30","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Southeast Polk","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Iowa Premier","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6958fc823923a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earning playing time on a talented Iowa Premier roster, Keira Burke is stepping up in the 2030 class as a top prospect to watch. With Iowa Premier, Burke averaged .317, driving in 12 runs and scoring 16 herself last season. She was a perfect 5-for-5 on stolen-base attempts and was strong for her team in big moments, hitting .360 with runners in scoring position. One of Burke's strongest batting performances came at the Top Gun Select Invite, where she posted a .571 OBP, including drawing two walks and scoring twice against the Waukee Select squad. Beyond the numbers, Burke shows a mature approach at the plate, combining speed and situational awareness to pressure defenses, while her steady presence and competitiveness continue to make her a reliable contributor in high-level competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Danica Ferber","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"19","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Iowa Premier","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6958fc823937b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing on a talented Iowa Premier team, Tia Peterson has stepped up for her squad when needed. Peterson made the most of her pinch-hitting situation against the Santa Fe Inferno in late November, tying the game with an RBI single in what would become a two-run win for her team. She started that same month with a 2-for-3 day against Team Kansas, driving in a run and scoring two of her own. She helped keep her team in the game against the Iowa Aries, reaching base and scoring in a close contest. Peterson's ability to stay ready, deliver in pressure situations, and contribute on the bases highlights her competitive mindset and growing reliability within a deep lineup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Tia Peterson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"30","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Iowa Premier","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6958fc8239518"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing on a talented Iowa Premier team, Tia Peterson has stepped up for her squad when needed. Peterson made the most of her pinch-hitting situation against the Santa Fe Inferno in late November, tying the game with an RBI single in what would become a two-run win for her team. She started that same month with a 2-for-3 day against Team Kansas, driving in a run and scoring two of her own. She helped keep her team in the game against the Iowa Aries, reaching base and scoring in a close contest. Consistently showing poise in key moments, Peterson brings energy and versatility to the lineup, using her situational awareness to create scoring opportunities and give her team a steady presence in competitive matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Draycin Miller","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2030","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"28","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Southeast Polk","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Iowa Aries","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6958fc8239627"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Draycin Miller provided value to her club team this season at the plate and on the basepaths. Miller hit .400 over the fall season, including three doubles and five triples, while driving 14 teammates in. As a baserunner, she stole 20 bases on 22 attempts and scored 28 runs. Her best tournament of the fall came at the USSSA Pumpkin Smash, where she hit .625 with a .727 on-base percentage. A two-sport athlete who also plays volleyball, Miller's proven skill at the plate makes her a top prospect in the 2030 class. Her all-around game projects well as competition increases.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->