Reese Atwood hit a go-ahead, two-run single for Texas when Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady was trying to walk her intentionally in the sixth inning, and the Longhorns beat the Red Raiders 2-1 in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series finals.

Welcome to the 2022 softball season.

A lot of eyes are on the Alvin Yellowjackets to start this year. Valdez led the team hitting .547 at the plate with 10 doubles, while Harrison led the group with 31 RBIs. Coach David McCorkle enters year six leading the program and is just five victories away from career coaching win No. He hopes to see this group "continue to progress throughout the season and play to our potential". AdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE