Carissa

16u Softball player that has over came a major ACL tear at 14, where most athletes would've quit, she pushed to get back on the feild

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You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year to take home $25,000 and represent 3Brand in Sports Illustrated and on CBS

Voting for the TOP 15 ends Thursday the 3rd of September at 8PM PDT

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

Being part of something big and now knowing that there's a future after college to pros


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

My father, he constantly pushes me to train my mind, skill level and my thoughts process for life to be a better person on and off the field


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

Coming back after tearing my ACL, and being able to compete at a high level again with my team

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