Unfortunately this fall has not gone quite how I would have planned. 4 weeks ago I started having pain in my right shoulder. After a few weeks of therapy, testing, appointments with the surgeon they have found that I have a Type 2 slap tear in my labrum. Unfortunately this does

Today I was proud to walk in the Out Of The Darkness Walk in Blair county for suicide awareness and prevention with over 300 others. Suicide rates in athletes have almost doubled in the last few years up to almost 20%. I hope that anyone that reads this knows that you are

Wishing the happiest birthday to someone I will always looks up to when it comes to softball! You are such a great role model and I’m wish you the best in college! You will do great and I’m and very excited to hear how you do. You made my first experience play for 18u something

"You don't win by being good. You win with hard work and sacrifice. Without that skill is just potential." Morning reps at the field. #class2028 #3b #softball #hardwork #stormscoming #hailstorm @playsbigger @d1vision_sb @SBRRetweets @ExtraInningSB @FactsFastpitch

If it doesn't challenge you it won't change you. Change can provide opportunities for growth and success even at times that you least expect the change. I have been blessed in the softball community to have amazing coaches around me that have helped me build the foundation to

Over the past 2 years I have had the opportunity to play for Sideline Cancer Softball. This was a blessing that I am forever grateful for. I will always be proud of the "bigger than softball" motto spreading cancer awareness and playing for people who were affected by cancer. The

Putting in some extra reps after tennis practice keeping my self ready for fall softball season. Tennis matches start next week! #softball #class2028 #matthew516 @playsbigger @gobigrecruiting @Get2CollegAth @d1vision_sb @DirectRecruits @SBRRetweets @MarymountSball

This weekend my Sideline Cancer team finished out our 14u season placing 2nd in the Katie Grace Memorial tournament 16u. It's always great to play in these tournaments that are for such a great cause. Katie was a young softball player like many of us, that unfortunately passed

✝️Verses that are great things to remember as being a athlete!✝️ ~“We can make are plans, but the Lord determines are steps” Proverbs 16:9✝️ ~ “I can do all things through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13✝️ ~ “But as for you , be strong and do not give up, for your

Putting in some extra reps at my hitting lesson before our 16u tournament this weekend with Sideline Cancer! #class2028 #hitting #lowerhalf #Matthew5:16 #bethelight @BeThatPlayer1 @gatorjack72 @HitTraxOfficial @BonniesSoftball @shippensburgU @PaRecruits @DirectRecruits

Working on hitting drills and everyday fielding drills prepping for our last tournament of the summer this weekend. #class2028 #hitting #softball #fielding #Matthew516 #bethelight @playsbigger @gatorjack72 @BeThatPlayer1

Proud of myself for all of the extra hours off the field in the gym. It never gets EASIER you just get STRONGER. Size is only a mindset. @playsbigger @gatorjack72 @d1vision_sb #stronger #gains #lifting #matthew516 #bethelight

Today my Sideline Cancer 14u team entered bracket play for the All Sanctioned World Series in Columbus Ohio in the Platinum bracket placing us on the top 64 14u teams of 128. We won our first game 8-0 placing us in the top 32 before the rain cancelled the day. Overall as a team

Sideline Cancer 14u finished 4-0 in pool play yesterday. Ready to lock in today for the platinum bracket at the All Sanctioned World Series. Top 64 of 128 teams. Let’s finish this! #class2028 #softball #webelieve #sidelinecancer @Gannon_Softball @SHUgriffinsSB @GahaganKailyn

Ready to get back on the field this weekend at the All Sanctioned Series in Columbus Ohio at Berliner park with my Sideline Cancer 14u teammates. Check us out at the fields or on GameChanger! #class2028 #believealways #softball #biggerthansoftball #Matthew516 #bethelight

"Never limit yourself, Never be satisfied, and smile it's free" Jennie Finch This game is tough! Finding moments to trust myself, the process, and enjoy the game that has taught me so much!Matthew 5:16--Be the light #class2028 #softball  #Matthew5:16 #bethelight