Grand Valley State University Athletics

As a Sophomore (2024): Earned All-GLIAC second team honors...Appeared in 42 games making 40 starts...Notched a .283 batting average 34 hits, 15 runs batted in, nine runs scored, and three doubles...Batted 2-4 scoring two runs with a double in a win against Bemidji State (2/25/24)...Went 3-3 in a win against Edinboro (3/4/24)...Hit 3-3 with two runs batted in and a run scored in a win against California (Pa.) (3/8/24)...Notched three hits in back-to-back doubleheaders at Lewis and at Ferris State...Drove in the game-winning RBI in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Ohio Dominican (5/9/24).

As a Freshman (2023): Appeared in 19 games making 13 starts...Notched seven hits with five RBI, and five runs scored...Recorded first collegiate hit and run scored against Walsh (2/24/23)...Went 2-3 with one RBI against Winona State (2/26/23)...Drove in two runs against Glenville State (3/5/23).

Prior to GVSU: Three-time All-District and All-Region performer for Plymouth High Shool, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2021... 2021 Scholar Athlete... Finished her 2021 travel season with the highest battiing average of her team at .443.

Personal: Daughter of Elizabeth and Jeff Ballard... One of five children