2031 Names To Watch As The Fall Season Begins

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the fall club softball season already off and running in many places, opportunities abound for young prospects in the 2031 class who want to get on the recruiting radar of college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five players to watch from the high school graduating class of 2031 as the fall season begins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["184174"],"_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":193240,"_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-6aa1a056820e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Audri Villegas is a standout 2031 middle infielder and outfielder from Indiana who brings a versatile skill set and strong athleticism to the softball field. A left-handed slapper, Villegas is a dynamic offensive threat at both shortstop and second base, with the speed and instincts to create pressure on opposing defenses. She competes for Indiana Magic Gold 2031 Futures Cuadros on the club softball circuit and also excels at volleyball. Off the field, Villegas stands out academically with a 4.0 GPA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["193024"],"_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":193241,"_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-6aa1a0568213b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arizona Mijares is a versatile two-way standout in the 2031 class. Mijares contributes as a pitcher, shortstop, and third baseman for Select Fastpitch Jones/Forsythe in the club softball realm. She enjoyed an outstanding 2026 summer season, batting .515 with 69 hits and 16 doubles while posting a 22-6 record in the circle. Across 123.2 innings, Mijares recorded a 2.87 ERA, 80 strikeouts, and a 67% strike rate. Her ability to impact the game both offensively and in the circle, combined with her defensive versatility, makes her one of the players to watch in the 2031 class. Off the field, Mijares excels academically with a 4.0 GPA and has earned Honor Roll recognition for five consecutive years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183868"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-6aa1a05682184"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Aubrey Hall is a class of 2031 catcher, second baseman, and utility player from Lowell Senior High School who brings versatility and a strong all-around skill set to the field. Hall competes for Indiana Magic Gold – Austin and has earned USSSA National All-State honors twice, highlighting her ability to perform on a national stage. Away from the field, Hall excels in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. With her defensive versatility, athleticism, and academic success, Hall is a 2031 prospect to keep an eye on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["184307"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-6aa1a056821c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kynzleigh Thomas is a two-way standout from Texas in the 2031 class who is making her mark both in the circle and at the plate. The right-handed pitcher and hitter competes with Impact Gold National 2030 and has already developed a fastball that reaches 64 mph. Thomas brings a combination of power, athleticism, and versatility to the field, making her an intriguing young prospect to watch as she continues to develop. A future Brazoswood Buc, Thomas also stands out in the classroom as a member of the National Junior Honor Society.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["184303"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","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-6aa1a0568220c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sloane Bujeker is a class of 2031 two-way standout who brings versatility to both sides of the ball. The right-handed pitcher and infielder/outfielder competes for Atlanta Vipers National 2031 – Martinez in club ball and has already shown impressive tools, including a 58 mph fastball and 74 mph exit velocity. At 5'8", Bujeker has the athleticism to contribute at multiple positions on the diamond and continues to develop as a young prospect. A student at Kolbe Academy, she also competes in basketball, showcasing her multi-sport athleticism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->