09/08/2026
We are pleased to announce our new coaches that will be heading up our 16u showcase travel teams: Ariyana Crafton, Isabella Pagan, and Jaydn Hunt.
Ariyana Crafton: Four-year starting outfielder at Midland University (2021–2025), where I earned my Bachelor of Arts, double-majoring in Criminal Justice and English with a minor in History. On the field, I competed at the highest level of the NAIA, helping lead Midland to a GPAC Regular Season Championship, a GPAC Tournament Championship, and two GPAC Tournament Runner-Up finishes. Nationally, I helped guide our team to two Opening Round Titles, two Opening Round Runner-Up finishes, and two NAIA World Series appearances (finishing Top 5 in 2023 and Top 10 in 2025). Off the field, I excelled equally as a two-time NAIA Scholar-Athlete and a 2025 CSC Academic All-District selection.
Isabella Pagan: Four-year collegiate softball player at Midland University (2022–2026), where I earned my degree in Business Administration with a minor in Sports Management and a Coaching Certificate. On the field, I competed at the highest level of the NAIA, helping lead Midland to a GPAC Regular Season Championship and GPAC Tournament Championship, a GPAC Tournament Runner-Up finish, two Opening Round Championships, an Opening Round Runner-Up finish, and two NAIA World Series appearances, finishing Top 5 in 2023 and Top 10 in 2025. Individually, I was named 2026 All-GPAC First Team and 2025 All-GPAC Second Team.
Jaydn Hunt: Collegiate outfielder at Doane University (2019–2024), where I earned my B.S. in Exercise Science. On the field, I competed at the NAIA level, helping Doane make two GPAC Tournament appearances. Individually, I earned Omaha World-Herald All-Midlands Honorable Mention recognition and made my mark in the Doane softball record book, recording 23 walks during the 2022 season, which ranked third in program history for a single season. I also recorded a memorable walk-off home run against Northwestern in 2022, helping secure a GPAC victory for the Tigers. Off the field, I remained committed to my academics while completing my degree in Exercise Science.