Three-Time Defending Ivy Champ Softball Team Welcomes Four from Class of 2028

Braeden Hale
5-6 • C • L/L
Fayetteville, Ga./Whitewater
Hotshots National ATL

Before Princeton
In 2023, earned first-team all-state, first-team all-region, Region Player of the Year ... Truist Park Senior All-Star Game) ... in 2022, earned second-team all-state, first-team all-region, Offensive Player of the Year and a place in the West Georgia Junior All-Star Game ... in 2021, earned first-team all-region, Offensive Player of the Year ... in 2020, earned first-team all-region and Region Freshman of the Year ... was the No. 30 in the Extra Innings Overall 2024 Class Rankings, and No. 17 in the Legacy & Legends 2024 Class and was a Legacy & Legends 5 Star Recruit ... Whitewater High School Salutatorian (2024) ... Atlanta Journal Constitution Cup Best All Around (2024) ... Outstanding Achievement in AP Calculus BC (2024) ... Georgia Merit Top 5% of Class (2023) ... Junior Marshal (2023) ... Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry and German (2022) ... Outstanding Achievement in AP Environmental Science (2021).

Hale on Princeton
"When I began my recruiting process, I wanted a school that would uphold my academic abilities as well as push for greatness in their athletic programs. Princeton met both of the criteria, offering one of the best educations in the country and holding high standards for their athletes. I knew that I would face challenges in my attendance here, but I also knew the the overwhelming support and resources offered by both the school and my coaches would help to create an incredible culture where I would be loved, but also pushed towards success."

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Keala Hollenkamp
5-8 • P • R/R
Tampa, Fla./Academy of the Holy Names
Unity Betsa Hebert

Before Princeton
2024 FACA All-Star selection ... 2024 3A District 9 Player of the Year ... three-time varsity softball team MVP (2022, 2023, 2024) and two-time team captain (2023, 2024) ... struck out 23 batters in a 2023 game, setting a school record ... also holds school records for lowest opponent batting average (.113 in 2024), season strikeouts (201 in 2024) and lowest single-season ERA (0.76 in 2024) ... had a summer internship at the Moffitt Cancer Center in 2023 ... co-hosted a Cut for the Cure and field day that raised over $30K for pediatric cancer research ... hosted a Mission Week project that partnered with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Children's Cancer Center raising money, supplies, and awareness towards pediatric cancer ... co-founded Hearts of Healing service club at her school, providing students an opportunity to volunteer with various organizations around Tampa.

Hollenkamp on Princeton
"Princeton encompassed everything I was looking for in a school with unbeatable academics, an amazing team culture, and a competitive team that can compete with any university."

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Jessica Phelps
5-7 • IF • R/R
San Diego, Calif./Del Norte
Firecrackers Brashear/Hicks Gold

Before Princeton

Second-team all-league in 2021 and first-team all-league in 2022, 2023 and 2024 ... second-team All-CIF (California Interscholastic Federation), 2022 and 2023 and first-team All-CIF in 2024 ... CIF All-Star Team in 2024 ... Scholar Athlete in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 ... Rookie of the Year in 2021, Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 and team MVP in 2023 and 2024 ... Del Norte High Female Athlete of the Year Nominee in 2024 ... Del Norte High Ambassador Award ... Varsity Softball Team Captain in 2023 and 2024 ... Freshman Class ASB President and Junior Class ASB President ... Sophomore Class Homecoming Princess ... Del Norte High School Student Ambassador, 2023-2024 ... Under Armour "Women of Will" Athlete of the Year, 2024".

Phelps on Princeton
"I chose to attend Princeton University for the combination of its academic excellence and competitive softball program, offering the opportunity to excel both academically and athletically. Additionally, being part of Princeton's community provides access to a strong network of resources, fostering personal growth and offering a balanced lifestyle. I look forward to being a part of a team that not only values excellence, but cares for their players like family."

Julieta Roa
4-11 • OF • L/R
Gardena, Calif./North Torrance
Firecrackers Select Rico/Brashear

Before Princeton
Earned first-team all-league honors in the Pioneer League in 2021, 2023, 2024 and second-team all-league in 2022 ... earned first-team all-area South Bay in 2023 .. was an honor roll student, earning 4.0 or better all four years of high school ... served as captain of the North Torrance softball team in 2024.

Roa on Princeton
"Princeton is the perfect place for me to thrive both academically and athletically. Academics is a big part of me, and what better place be at than Princeton. Being at Princeton felt like being at home. The environment is amazing and welcoming, I can't wait to join!"

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