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2030 Prospects Turning Heads As Fall Ball Continues

2030 Prospects Turning Heads As Fall Ball Continues
Photo: Brynley Vancleave
Jack Church
Jack Church October 15, 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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Ava Dangott
Ava Dangott 5'6" | UTL/C | 2030
CO
Bella Kodaseet
Bella Kodaseet 5'9" | RHP | 2030
OK
Ella Birchwood
Ella Birchwood 5'11" | RHP/UTL | 2030
SC
Ellie Mccullough
Ellie Mccullough OF/1B | 2030
OK
Brynley Vancleave
Brynley Vancleave 2B/SS | 2030
WA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the members of the 2030 class just starting high school this fall, this year is a pivotal time in their college softball recruiting process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five prospects from the high school graduating class of 2030 who are turning heads as fall ball continues.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146443"],"_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":195851,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace744b2bf51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fresh off an invite to the USA Softball national selection event this December, Brynley Vancleave's power is showing up for the Oregon Thunder this fall season. Vancleave started October with a two-home run weekend that included a five-RBI game against the Washington Thunder. In September, Vancleave scored two runs in a game, which proved to be the key, as her club team beat the NW Vandals in the final game of a tournament weekend. Prior to this season, Vancleave attended camp at Oregon and learned from a coaching staff with a Women's College World Series pedigree. Vancleave's power at the plate will prove valuable as she moves on in her playing career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183324"],"_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":195853,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace744b2bfb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella Birchwood's two-way skills set her apart among players in her state and age class. She showed off both sets of her skills at the LLG Summit in September, striking out 10 batters over eight innings while hitting .600 and driving in three runs. Her fall performance comes off a summer season in which she earned 43 hits and struck out 28 opponents. She attended camp at Virginia with her club team and will learn from that experience as she continues to grow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["159737"],"_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":195854,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace744b2bffb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ellie McCullough made her presence felt at the varsity level during her freshman school ball season this fall. She was a key presence at the plate for Skiatook, hitting .388 with a .519 on-base percentage, continuously getting on base for her team. Her most impressive performance came at a tournament hosted by Kellyville, where she hit .714 and also made an impact in the field. Now moving into the club season with her Aces Fastpitch team, McCullough is continuing her progress from school ball and applying it against even better competition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["194121"],"_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":194120,"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace744b2c041"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Currently in her freshman varsity season at Fairview, Ava Dangott is impressing. Through her first 21 games, Dangott is hitting .534 with six home runs and 22 runs batted in. Behind the dish, Dangott has caught six opponents stealing so far this season. In the summer, Dangott hit a walk-off home run in the Colorado Sparkler event to save her Corona Angels team from elimination. Dangott was invited to Arizona State's camp, as she deserves attention from college coaches for her consistent play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["193765"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ace744b2c083"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In her first high school season with Carnegie, Bella Kodaseet is making her presence felt in the circle. Pitching 173.1 innings this fall, Kodaseet earned 20 wins with a 1.29 ERA, striking out 285 opposing batters. She only allowed two extra-base hits all season. Kodaseet also contributed at the plate with a .358 average, as she drove in 22 runs across the season. Despite pitching all but 10 innings for her team, Kodaseet still impressed in the circle as she began her high school career in style.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the members of the 2030 class just starting high school this fall, this year is a pivotal time in their college softball recruiting process.

Below, Prep Softball highlights five prospects from the high school graduating class of 2030 who are turning heads as fall ball continues.

Brynley Vancleave

Brynley Vancleave

POS 2B/SS
CLASS 2030
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Brynley
Vancleave 2B/SS
Class
2030
HS
Ridgefield
|
WA
2030 Prospects Turning Heads As Fall Ball Continues
Fresh off an invite to the USA Softball national selection event this December, Brynley Vancleave’s power is showing...
Written by Jack Church
Read more at PrepSoftball​.com
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Brynley Vancleave

State: Washington
School: Ridgefield
Club: Oregon Thunder 14U

Fresh off an invite to the USA Softball national selection event this December, Brynley Vancleave's power is showing up for the Oregon Thunder this fall season. Vancleave started October with a two-home run weekend that included a five-RBI game against the Washington Thunder. In September, Vancleave scored two runs in a game, which proved to be the key, as her club team beat the NW Vandals in the final game of a tournament weekend. Prior to this season, Vancleave attended camp at Oregon and learned from a coaching staff with a Women's College World Series pedigree. Vancleave's power at the plate will prove valuable as she moves on in her playing career.

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Highlights

Ella Birchwood

Ella Birchwood

HEIGHT 5'11"
POS RHP/UTL
CLASS 2030
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Ella
Birchwood RHP/UTL
Class
2030
Height
5'11"
HS
Fort Dorchester
|
SC
2030 Prospects Turning Heads As Fall Ball Continues
Ella Birchwood’s two-way skills set her apart among players in her state and age class. She showed off...
Written by Jack Church
Read more at PrepSoftball​.com
Prep Softball

Ella Birchwood

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State: South Carolina
School: Fort Dorchester
Club: LLG Futures 14U

Ella Birchwood's two-way skills set her apart among players in her state and age class. She showed off both sets of her skills at the LLG Summit in September, striking out 10 batters over eight innings while hitting .600 and driving in three runs. Her fall performance comes off a summer season in which she earned 43 hits and struck out 28 opponents. She attended camp at Virginia with her club team and will learn from that experience as she continues to grow.

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Ellie Mccullough

Ellie Mccullough

POS OF/1B
CLASS 2030
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Ellie Mccullough

State: Oklahoma
School: Skiatook
Club: Impact Gold 30/31

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Ellie McCullough made her presence felt at the varsity level during her freshman school ball season this fall. She was a key presence at the plate for Skiatook, hitting .388 with a .519 on-base percentage, continuously getting on base for…

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Ava Dangott

Ava Dangott

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS UTL/C
CLASS 2030
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Ava
Dangott UTL/C
Class
2030
Height
5'6"
HS
Fairview
|
CO
2030 Prospects Turning Heads As Fall Ball Continues
Currently in her freshman varsity season at Fairview, Ava Dangott is impressing. Through her first 21 games, Dangott...
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Ava Dangott

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State: Colorado
School: Fairview
Club: Corona Angels Tyson 14U

Currently in her freshman varsity season at Fairview, Ava Dangott is impressing. Through her first 21 games, Dangott is hitting .534 with six home runs and 22 runs batted in. Behind the dish, Dangott has caught six opponents stealing so far this season. In the summer, Dangott hit a walk-off home run in the Colorado Sparkler event to save her Corona Angels team from elimination. Dangott was invited to Arizona State's camp, as she deserves attention from college coaches for her consistent play.

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Bella Kodaseet

Bella Kodaseet

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS RHP
CLASS 2030
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Bella Kodaseet

State: Oklahoma
School: Carnegie

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In her first high school season with Carnegie, Bella Kodaseet is making her presence felt in the circle. Pitching 173.1 innings this fall, Kodaseet earned 20 wins with a 1.29 ERA, striking out 285 opposing batters. She only allowed two…

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