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<p>As the fall softball season winds down, several prospects in the class of 2029 are making a strong case for more attention. Whether it's their production on the field, continued skill development, or performances against top competition, these players are starting to close the gap on some of the more established names in their class.</p>
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<p>Below, Prep Softball highlights five of those prospects from the high school class of 2029 who are closing the gap.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Rylee Sharp is a talented prospect from Rosamond, California, who plays for Firecrackers Select RTY and Quartz Hill High School. Primarily a corner infielder who can also play in the outfield, Sharp is continuing to develop her game in a big way as she works to make an even bigger name for herself in the 2029 class. Her experience playing varsity softball at Quartz Hill gives her the opportunity to compete against talented players and continue improving ahead of an important recruiting summer. Sharp also excels in the classroom, where she carries a 4.15 GPA.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Gia Jose is a skilled 2029 outfielder from Cranston, Rhode Island, who plays for the East Coast Scorpions and attends Cranston High School West. Jose had a strong fall season, hitting .609 with a 1.493 OPS while facing some of the top showcase teams in the Northeast. She has shown she can produce against quality competition and will look to carry that momentum into the spring season, as she continues to make a name for herself in her class.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Alexis Coons is a standout 2029 catcher and utility player from Hobart, Indiana, who competes for Indiana Magic Gold 16U National Rudd/Coffel. Coons has already earned recognition through the USA Softball All-American Games in 2025 and continues to gain valuable experience playing against strong competition on the travel ball circuit. Her ability to play multiple positions gives her versatility on the diamond, as she continues to develop her skill set and work her way up in the 2029 class. Coons also excels in the classroom, carrying a 4.33 GPA.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Adde Davison is an accomplished 2029 prospect from Collinsville, Oklahoma, who had a strong 2026 season playing for Collinsville High School and Pryme Bailey 08. Across 103 games, Davison hit .406 with 98 hits, including 30 doubles, seven triples, and six home runs. She also drove in 69 runs, scored 86 times, and finished with a 1.172 OPS. A left-handed hitter, Davison brings plenty of versatility to the field, having played five different defensive positions throughout the year. She also went 14-for-15 in stolen base attempts and carries a 3.8 GPA in the classroom.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Kensie Johnson is an impressive 2029 prospect from Saint John, Indiana, who plays club ball for Indiana Magic Gold Iwema 16U and attends Lake Central High School. A left-handed hitter who can play first base, the outfield, and pitch, Johnson brings plenty of versatility to the field. She was also a part of Lake Central's 2026 Class 4A state championship team, gaining valuable experience competing at a high level early on in her high school playing career. Johnson will look to build on that success as she continues to make a name for herself in her class. She also carries an impressive 4.4 weighted GPA in the classroom.</p>
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As the fall softball season winds down, several prospects in the class of 2029 are making a strong case for more attention. Whether it's their production on the field, continued skill development, or performances against top competition, these players are starting to close the gap on some of the more established names in their class.
Below, Prep Softball highlights five of those prospects from the high school class of 2029 who are closing the gap.
Rylee Sharp is a talented prospect from Rosamond, California, who plays for Firecrackers Select RTY and Quartz Hill High School. Primarily a corner infielder who can also play in the outfield, Sharp is continuing to develop her game in a big way as she works to make an even bigger name for herself in the 2029 class. Her experience playing varsity softball at Quartz Hill gives her the opportunity to compete against talented players and continue improving ahead of an important recruiting summer. Sharp also excels in the classroom, where she carries a 4.15 GPA.
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Gia Jose is a skilled 2029 outfielder from Cranston, Rhode Island, who plays for the East Coast Scorpions and attends Cranston High School West. Jose had a strong fall season, hitting .609 with a 1.493 OPS while facing some of…
Alexis Coons is a standout 2029 catcher and utility player from Hobart, Indiana, who competes for Indiana Magic Gold 16U National Rudd/Coffel. Coons has already earned recognition through the USA Softball All-American Games in 2025 and continues to gain valuable…
Adde Davison is an accomplished 2029 prospect from Collinsville, Oklahoma, who had a strong 2026 season playing for Collinsville High School and Pryme Bailey 08. Across 103 games, Davison hit .406 with 98 hits, including 30 doubles, seven triples, and six home runs. She also drove in 69 runs, scored 86 times, and finished with a 1.172 OPS. A left-handed hitter, Davison brings plenty of versatility to the field, having played five different defensive positions throughout the year. She also went 14-for-15 in stolen base attempts and carries a 3.8 GPA in the classroom.
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Kensie Johnson is an impressive 2029 prospect from Saint John, Indiana, who plays club ball for Indiana Magic Gold Iwema 16U and attends Lake Central High School. A left-handed hitter who can play first base, the outfield, and pitch, Johnson brings plenty of versatility to the field. She was also a part of Lake Central's 2026 Class 4A state championship team, gaining valuable experience competing at a high level early on in her high school playing career. Johnson will look to build on that success as she continues to make a name for herself in her class. She also carries an impressive 4.4 weighted GPA in the classroom.
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