Princeton University Athletics
Players Mentioned
Softball Adds Six From the Class of 2019
July 14, 2015 | Softball
| Mikayla Blaska • #8 • Clarkston, Mich/Clarkston HS • Middle IF/OF • Bats Left/Throws Right Earned all-district, NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-State honors in each of her last three seasons ... made the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association all-region team at second base as a senior ... earned all-league honors as a junior. |
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Why Princeton? My heart was set. It is such a blessing to be accepted into Princeton as well as offered to play for the softball team. The team has a family-like ambiance and there is a harmonious dynamic between players and coaches in the respect of professionalism and close relationships, which I admire. I firmly believe that things happen for a reason as my decisions in life have led me to Princeton. |
| Kaylee Grant • #19 • Keller, Texas/Keller HS • 3B/Utility • Bats Left/Throws Right Earned all-area honors from the Dallas Morning News as a junior ... named first-team all-district in her sophomore and junior years ... lettered all four years in softball as well as three years in basketball ... earned academic all-district honors in each of her first three years ... earned second-team all-district as a freshman ... played her first two seasons at Lake Zurich High School in Illinois before relocating to Texas ... earned Daily Herald (Illinois) all-area honors as a sophomore ... was Keller's defensive MVP as a junior and graduated as the program's all-time home run leader and second in RBI ... earned Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State honors during her career. |
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Why Princeton? Being able to attend Princeton is an incredible all-around opportunity. The first time I stepped on campus, I immediately felt the family environment of the softball program. I knew Princeton was where I wanted to spend my collegiate years. I am excited to continue my education at Princeton and to represent the best school in the country on the softball field. |
| Alex Viscusi • #3 • Aston, Pa./Episcopal Academy • 3B/1B • Bats Right/Throws Right Earned first-team All-Main Line honors from the Main Line Times, a first-team all-league honoree and a Daily Times all-county pick in all four years ... named to the first team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania by the Philadelphia Inquirer as a junior and a senior ... was Episcopal's Offensive Player of the Year in each of her last three seasons and the team's Defensive Player of the Year in each of her first two seasons ... four-year team MVP ... helped Episcopal to a state title as a junior ... named the Daily Times all-county Player of the Year as a junior ... earned an AP Merit Scholar honor as a junior, the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame's Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Award as a junior and senior, and the Scholar Athlete Award from the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the Aston Sports Hall of Fame during her career. |
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Why Princeton? The first time that I stepped on Princeton's campus was after a soccer tournament that my brother had in the area. When I returned to campus as a high-school student, the trip meant everything to me. I was in the midst of searching for a college where I would feel comfortable and where I could see myself prospering and growing for the next four years. As I walked past beautiful architecture and smiling faces, I could feel a sense of community that I wanted to be a part of. I knew immediately that Princeton would push me to excel both academically and athletically. It would provide me with many wonderful opportunities, and it would give me the chance to meet many exceptional people. When I watched the Princeton University softball team play, I saw a chemistry that cannot be taught and I saw passion for the game from each player. They all got along off the field and that is something that I was looking for when I was searching for a program to play for in college. When watching practices, I knew that the team and coaches would push me to work hard every day and that they would make me the best player and teammate that I could possibly be. |
| Keeley Walsh • #9 • Stevenson Ranch, Calif./West Ranch • C/1B • Bats Right/Throws Right Earned All-Santa Clarita Valley Player of the Year honors and was named West Ranch Player of hte Year as a senior ... was a first-team all-league honoree by the Santa Clarita Valley Signal as a sophomore and a junior and an all-area pick by the Daily News as a senior ... first-team all-league as a sophomore and an all-league honorable mention as a freshman and a junior ... earned the school's Scholar-Athlete Award all four years. |
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Why Princeton? I chose Princeton because it gives me the best of both worlds. Princeton combines an unparalleled education with competitive athletics, which allows me to learn at the highest level while playing the sport I love. The Princeton softball program is one like no other. As soon as I met the team and coaches I was sold. I felt right at home and I knew I would thrive in the environment the team and coaches provide. I cannot wait to wear the Princeton uniform and represent the number one university in the nation. Go Tigers! |
| Kaitlyn Waslawski • #4 • South Elgin, Ill./St. Charles North • OF • Bats Switch/Throws Right Earned all-conference honors athletically and academically in each of her last three seasons ... Daily Herald all-area first team as a senior, second team as a sophomore and a junior and honorable mention as a freshman ... Kane County Chronicle all-area first team as a senior ... three-year team captain, helping the team to regional and sectional titles during her career ... finished her career as the program's single-season stolen base record holder, swiping all 41 bags she tried ... also graduated as the program's single-season record holder in runs scored ... earned an AP Scholar Award in 2013. |
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Why Princeton? I fell in love with the atmosphere of the university as soon as I set foot on campus. It was obvious that at Princeton, everyone truly loves it and there is a sense of community that is unique to Princeton. Being on campus makes me feel at home and I knew immediately it was the place for me. Princeton softball provided the perfect balance of high-level academics and high-level athletics that I was looking for. It is clear that the coaches and players have a passion for softball and Princeton that I can't wait to be a part of. |
| Riley Wilkinson • #34 • Fairfax Station, Va./South County HS • P • Bats Right/Throws Right Earned first-team all-conference honors as a junior and Patriot District all-tournament team honors as a freshman and sophomore ... helped the team to a state title in 2014 and played in the Virginia High School Coaches Association all-star game as a senior ... earned the team's Scholar-Athlete Award as a freshman. |
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Why Princeton? When I first visited Princeton, I never would have thought that I would get the chance to continue my education here. As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew that I was home. The more I learned about Princeton, the more I fell in love with it. Meeting the coaches, the players and other students only made me more excited to be a Tiger. I cannot wait to continue my softball career and further my education here at Princeton. |