Top 2029 Prospects To Watch In Colorado

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Colorado's 2029 softball class is loaded with young athletes who are already proving they can compete at a high level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players aren't just putting up numbers; they're showing maturity, versatility, and a real feel for the game well beyond their age. From pitchers who want the ball in big moments to middle infielders and hitters who change games with their instincts and consistency, this group reflects the depth of talent coming out of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As they continue to grow, these prospects are setting the tone for what Colorado softball looks like in the years ahead.</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":156051,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Reese Bryant","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"Colorado Stars 16U Glaza/Elliott","_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-696fdeed888f5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reese Bryant is a high-impact, two-way standout for the Colorado Stars 16U team. A middle-of-the-order hitter, Bryant combines effortless power with the ability to hit for average, making her a constant offensive threat. Offensively, on both her high school and travel teams, she is a consistent hitter. She was named her league's hitter of the year with a .484 batting average, 8 home runs, and 38 RBIs. On the club side, she batted .469 with a .839 slugging percentage and led her team with 7 home runs. Defensively, in the circle, Bryant competes with a tenacious mentality. She features an above-average fastball, a tough changeup, a dropball, and a developing riseball. Reese Bryant brings great value and competitiveness to every game she plays in.</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":155851,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gracie White","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"Impact Gold French/White 16U","_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-696fdeed88a52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gracie White is a driven, high-character competitor whose passion for softball shows up in every aspect of her game. A true on-field leader, White brings intensity, confidence, and purpose. She commands the circle, having a variety of pitches in her arsenal. In her freshman high school season, White faced 99 batters, allowing just 10 hits and 8 runs, with only 4 earned. She also issued 9 walks while racking up an impressive 64 strikeouts. Her outstanding performance earned her the title of Pitcher of the Year at Windsor High School. Known as an expert at executing the suicide squeeze, White will do whatever the moment demands to put her team in the best position to succeed. Off the field, White is equally impressive, balancing her athletic goals with aspirations of becoming a pediatric surgeon. Gracie White is an exceptional athlete and teammate whose leadership and passion make a lasting impact.</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":156052,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Madisyn Dominguez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"CO Impact Gold 14U - Dominguez","_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-6970477008a49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madisyn Dominguez is a high-IQ, detail-oriented player who consistently makes a winning impact in the game's small moments. She excels at executing the often-overlooked fundamentals, including effective bunting, smart and aggressive baserunning, and using her speed to truly cover ground in the outfield. Dominguez's strong decision-making on both sides of the ball keeps her one step ahead and puts her team in the best position to succeed. Her commitment to doing things the right way has paid off, as she was a key contributor to the 3A University High School state championship as a freshman. Madisyn Dominguez's reliability, speed, and attention to detail make her a valuable asset to any lineup and defensive unit. </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":156053,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Haisley Elliot ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"Colorado Stars Glaza/Elliott 16U","_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-696fdeed889b9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Haisley Elliot is a standout athlete for the Colorado Stars 16U team, showcasing a tenacious presence at the top of the lineup. A true triple threat, she makes a significant impact offensively, defensively, and as a pitcher. As a true freshman, Elliot led her high school team with a .536 batting average and a 2.55 ERA, earning First-Team All-League honors and Honorable-Mention All-State honors. On her club team, Elliot demonstrated remarkable consistency, batting .615 with 142 hits across 89 games during the 2025 season. Defensively, she excels in the middle infield and transitions seamlessly to make plays in the outfield. In the pitching circle, she thrives under pressure, commanding the zone with a strong fastball while keeping hitters off balance with a devastating changeup, curveball, and drop ball. She excels academically with a 4.0 GPA and consistently performs at an excellent level on the field.</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":156054,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Abby Stenerson","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"23","_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":"CO Batbusters 18U National Smith","_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-6970477008b19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Abby Stenerson is a high-level shortstop whose love for the game shows in the work she puts in every single day. A tireless worker, she is constantly finding ways to improve, whether it's refining her defense with wall work or taking live at-bats against teammates in practice. A straight-A student entering her freshman year, Stenerson holds her education as her top priority and embraces challenges both in the classroom and on the field. Standing at 5'5", she is a dynamic left-handed hitter with a high softball IQ that allows her to impact the game in multiple ways. Stenerson also brings international playing experience, having played on the U15 National Team that captured gold at the Pan American Games, further underscoring her ability to perform at the highest levels of 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":155853,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Portia Hattig","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"31","_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":"Impact Gold French/White 16U","_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-696fdeed88ae3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Portia Hattig is the kind of competitor coaches trust when the game is on the line. In the biggest moments, she's the player you want at the plate, bringing confidence, composure, and a fearless approach to the field. A fierce catcher, Hattig plays with aggression, intelligence, and heart, setting the tone defensively while handling pressure with ease. She is a true utility player, who is versatile enough to contribute anywhere on the field, and her coaches have complete confidence in placing her in any role when it matters most. Highly coachable and passionate about learning, Hattig shows up every day with a positive, kind presence that elevates her teammates. As her club coach notes, wherever Portia Hattig continues her softball career, she will be a true difference-maker for that program.</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":156056,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aubrey Luera-Smith ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"CO Impact Gold 14U - Dominguez","_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-6970477008c2c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubrey Luera-Smith is a dedicated two-way player who continues to refine her craft as both a power hitter and right-handed pitcher. During the 2025 spring season, she led her team in hits and RBIs across a demanding 65-game schedule, showcasing her ability to produce consistently in the middle of the lineup. In the circle, Luera-Smith logged 128 innings, demonstrating her durability and competitiveness while anchoring her staff throughout the season. Another key member of the 2025 3A University High School state championship team, Aubrey Luera-Smith, brings a winning mindset, strong work ethic, and a steady presence on both sides of the ball as she continues to develop her game.</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":155872,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Elle Beausoleil","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_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":"23","_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":"CO Batbusters 16U National ","_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-6970477008cb3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elle Beausoleil is an elite 2029 shortstop who has established herself as one of the top hitters in her class. Playing shortstop and third base for her 16U National team, Beausoleil brings a powerful, confident presence to both sides of the ball. As a freshman, she played a key role in leading Lutheran High School to the State Finals, showcasing her ability to perform on big stages. Standing 5'5”, Beausoleil pairs her offensive production with impressive arm strength, recording throws up to 71 mph. With true power in her bat, including home run and extra-base ability, and the defensive versatility to handle multiple infield positions, Elle Beausoleil continues to separate herself as a complete, high-impact player to watch in the 2029 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->