Hey readers! Today is AJ Valero's day! She's the team's feisty, outgoing player that's pretty much proof that it's never too late to become great at something you're passionate about. Most of the best softball players stated playing as soon as they learned how to walk, but AJ started when she was in 7th grade when Mariah talked her into it. Ever since then, she has continued to grow in the sport and has found her niche on the team as an outfielder and has received a scholarship to play centerfield on a college level.

          For the girls on both teams, AJ is known for being a natural-born leader with a kind spirit and a great sense of humor. Like Mariah she always know what to say to encourage younger girls and just like the other seniors, she's always there to help girls learn the right way to do things and to give advice on how to improve.

          She's 3 in the league for most stolen bases with 11 and number 7 in most runs score with 23. She's also one of the team's slappers and she's really good at it. I've always admire her for her skills and knowing that she has only started playing in the 7th grade makes me feel like I can also become really good at softball despite starting at a later age than most girls. She will definitely be one to miss when she leaves.

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