True athletic excellence extends far beyond personal statistics and individual achievements. It encompasses leadership, character & dignity.
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
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There’s something magical about stepping into the batter’s box, feeling the weight of the bat in my hands, and hearing the distinctive crack as it connects with the ball. Softball has woven itself into the fabric of who I am, and what I love most about this sport goes far beyond the statistics and scoreboards. The pure joy of playing feeling the sun on my face during a perfect spring evening, the satisfaction of a perfectly executed double play, the rush of adrenaline when running the bases.
The first time I held a softball, it was in my father’s weathered hands. His fingers, calloused from years of work, gently guided mine around the red seams as he taught me the proper grip. That moment in our backyard, with the evening sun casting long shadows across the grass, marked the beginning of not just my love for softball, but my deepest appreciation for the man who made it all possible.
That home run at 12 years old remains the highlight of my life not because of what it accomplished on the scoreboard, but because of what it represented the power of perseverance, the sweetness of dreams realized, and the pure, unfiltered joy that comes from achieving something I’ve worked so hard for.
Vote for Makenzy to become the Youth Athlete of the Year while supporting two great causes! Cast your free daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation—supporting the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Why Not You Foundation.
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