10 2029 LTG Prospects To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Power, grit, and integrity are just three qualities that define the Love the Game (LTG) organization and the athletes who wear the Lions uniform. Since its founding in Northern California's greater Sacramento region in 2012, LTG has helped more than 100 female athletes continue their softball careers at the collegiate level, joining the roughly 7% of high school athletes who go on to compete in college sports.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>From top to bottom, the organization is loaded with talent, with each team featuring a roster full of promising athletes. Every season, the LTG family continues to grow, most recently welcoming one of California's top 2032 teams led by coach Andy Sansaver. His eldest daughter, [player_tooltip player_id='181767' first='Taylor' last='Sansaver'], a member of LTG's premier team, is committed to the University of Arizona and is part of the class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball takes a closer look at some of the top class of 2029 prospects from LTG Henderson/Buck 14U, fresh off a championship run at the Triple Crown Sports Colorado 4th of July Tournament, where they captured the 14U Power Pool title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["164343"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181926,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c3a4d42de0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='164343' first='Brea' last='Hart'] didn't need Colorado's high altitude to help her bat. At the Colorado 4th of July tournament, Hart blasted a home run in the championship game, adding to the six she hit as a freshman at Central Catholic High School. She helped the Raiders capture a section championship this spring.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["164351"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181927,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c3a4d42ef6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Elk Grove native [player_tooltip player_id='164351' first='Tamiayh' last='Ward'] is putting together an impressive summer for LTG. Ward launched four home runs during the Colorado 4th of July tournament while driving in countless additional runs. In the Lions' bracket-play championship game, she crossed the plate twice and turned in a flawless defensive performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["157371"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181928,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c560d21de1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reliable and fearless are just two words used to describe middle infielder [player_tooltip player_id='157371' first='Reese' last='Litherland']. Her aggressive approach allows her to lay out for any ball within her reach, taking countless base hits away from opposing hitters. Litherland's standout freshman season at Granite Bay High School earned her the team's Player of the Year award, along with the Grizzlies' Female Rookie of the Year honor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["164347"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181929,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c560d21e13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Speed and power are both key parts of [player_tooltip player_id='164347' first='Aubrey' last='Davis']'s repertoire. As a freshman, 18 of her 31 hits for the Raging Rhinos were extra-base hits, as she also scored 23 runs with 35 runs batted in. Rolling over her momentum into the summer, Davis is currently sitting at a .357 batting average with a home run in Colorado.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["164455"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181930,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c560d21e34"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lefty catcher and utility player [player_tooltip player_id='164455' first='Leana' last='Valencia'] is a smooth weapon behind the plate for the Lions, with multiple pick-offs this summer already. A steady producer offensively, Valencia drove in 41 runs for Buchanan High School this season, batting .567. She has already crossed the plate multiple times this summer for her LTG squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["162583"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181931,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c560d21e52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Command is the foundation of [player_tooltip player_id='162583' first='Lauren' last='Klomp']'s success in the circle. Striking out 243 batters in 128 innings, the lefty earned a 1.03 ERA during the regular season and was named a First-Team All-Sac-Joaquin Section selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["164389"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181932,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c560d21e6f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Outfielder [player_tooltip player_id='164389' first='Izabella' last='Lee'] is a reliable producer offensively. Building off a strong high school season, in which she had 29 hits, Lee has continued to swing a hot bat this summer, hitting over .300 for LTG. She seems to score nearly every time she reaches base, using her speed to put constant pressure on opposing defenses. With multiple stolen bases already this summer, Lee is a true threat every time she gets on base.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["164328"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181933,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c560d21e8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Speedy lefty [player_tooltip player_id='164328' first='Kinslee' last='Buck'] creates havoc for opposing defenses. Buck has already tallied two home runs and multiple extra-base hits this season, serving as a major run producer during LTG's bracket-play success at the Colorado 4th of July tournament. She also played a key role in Elk Grove's successful season, helping the Thundering Herd to a league championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["162601"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181934,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c560d21ea9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A dynamic offensive contributor for the College Park Falcons during her rookie season, [player_tooltip player_id='162601' first='Elle' last='Osborne'] batted an impressive .527 while scoring 40 runs and collecting 16 extra-base hits. Showcasing her versatility, she also recorded multiple stolen bases and turned several double plays defensively. Carrying that momentum into the summer season, Osborne has already launched two home runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["164434"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":181935,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a4c560d21ec5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a freshman for the Central Catholic Raiders, [player_tooltip player_id='164434' first='Sophia' last='Santillan'] averaged more than one strikeout per inning pitched. With 55 strikeouts on the season, she helped the Raiders bring home a section championship. She has only added to her strikeout total this summer, consistently sitting hitters down and proving to be a tough matchup in the circle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->