Odicci Alexander-Bennett Is Creating Opportunities Beyond Softball

July 24, 2026 - When Odicci Alexander-Bennett learned she had been nominated for the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Impact Award, the recognition meant more than an acknowledgment of her work in the community. It was validation that the purpose she's built alongside her softball career is making a difference. "It's an honor because coming from such a big league of role models, people that I look up to, to know that I am an inspiration means a lot," Alexander-Bennett said. "I try my best to, of course, give back to the game that ... Full Story

AUSL Announces 2026 Award Winners

July 24, 2026 - College Station, Texas - The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) celebrated the best of the 2026 season Friday evening during the inaugural AUSL Awards Reception, recognizing the league's top performers on the eve of the AUSL Championship at Davis Diamond. Winners of the league's annual awards - including Hitter of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year - were selected through a vote of AUSL team and league personnel, broadcasters, media members and fans. Fan participation ... Full Story

Sami Williams Claims AUSL's Hitter of the Year Award

July 24, 2026 - Chicago Bandits Sami Williams has been named the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Hitter of the Year as the league announced its yearly awards on Friday night. Williams, the second-consecutive Hitter of the Year from the Bandits, was also named to the All-AUSL Team. She was joined by middle infielder Skylar Wallace in the league recognition. Williams put together an incredibly consistent and power-hitting season, and there are few offensive categories she doesn't lead or sit in the top five for. She finished t... Full Story

Montana Fouts Named AUSL Pitcher of the Year

July 24, 2026 - Montana Fouts has been named the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Pitcher of the Year as the league announced its season awards on Friday night. Fouts, the second Pitcher of the Year recipient from the Utah Talons, was also named to the All-League team. She is joined by corner infielder and Comeback Player of the Year Bri Ellis and outfielder Jadelyn Allchin in league recognition. One of the most dominant pitchers in the league this season, Fouts ranked first with seven wins in nine starts and 11 appearances i... Full Story

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• AUSL honors top performers at inaugural Awards Reception - AUSL MLB.com (July 25)
  
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• Utah Talons aim to repeat as AUSL champions against Chicago Bandits - AUSL USA Today (July 24)
  
• Portland Cascade's season comes to an end with heartbreaking postseason loss to Chicago - AUSL Portland Tribune (July 24)
  
• Madison Night Mares score seven runs in sixth inning to rally, defeat Spitfires - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 24)
  
• Agbayani hits walk-off 1B as Bandits advance to AUSL championship series - AUSL MLB.com (July 23)
  
• ESPN presents 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League postseason beginning July 23 - AUSL ESPN Press Room (July 23)
  
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