Softball Experience
Experience
Payton Powell has been playing the sport of softball since she was about four years old. She first played baseball, because they didn't have a league where 4 years olds could play. She fell in love with the sport as soon as she picked up the bat, and has never looked back. She is a leader on and off the field and is always willing to push everyone around her to be their best.
4U - (Spring 2013) - Texas Rangers )Baseball little league)
6U - (Spring 2014) - Thunderbirds (city league) - Team won 1st place in their age group.
8U - (Spring 2015) - Bombers Select team -Played up an age group.
**Moved to Pearland, TX.
8U - (Spring 2017) - Aggies for Pearland Little League. Won 1st place for their age group.
10U - (Fall 2017) - Red Team for Pearland Little League. Won 1st place for their age group.
10U - (Spring 2018) - Eclipse select team (Friendswood) -
10U - (Fall 2018) - Eclipse select team (Friendswood) -
10U - (Spring 2019) - Houston Bengals select team (Houston/Pearland)
12U - (Fall 2019) - Houston Bengals select team (Houston/Pearland)
12U - (Spring 2020) - Houston Bengals select team (Houston/Pearland)
12U - (Fall 2020) - Houston Bengals select team (Houston/Pearland)
12U - (Spring 2021) - Houston Bengals select team (Houston/Pearland)
14U - (Fall 2021) - - Houston Bengals select team (Houston/Pearland)
14U - (Spring 2022) - Houston Bengals select team (Houston/Pearland)
14U - (Fall 2022) - Houston Bombers Gold - Jacoby (Sugarland, TX)
& Played for Pearland High School Fall Ball Team
14U - (Spring 2023) - Houston Bombers Gold - Jacoby (Sugarland, TX)
& Played on the J.V. High School Team for Pearland High School.
16U - (Fall 2023) - HTX Bombers Jacoby Academy select team - (Sugarland, TX)
Spring 2024- Playing on the JV and Varsity Pearland High School softball team.
Summer 2024 - Playing for the 16U HTX Bombers Jacoby Gold Academy select team - (Sugarland, TX)
Payton Powell is a dedicated team member on whatever team she is a part of. She always makes it a priority to lift up her teammates and strive to better herself. She is constantly working to better her skills in order to help her team succeed.
Team Member
Education
2021- 2026
Pearland High School
Payton is currently a sophomore at Pearland High School and is on track to graduate in 2026. She made (1) B for her entire freshman year, in all AP and elevated classes. She is a dedicated student-athlete who works hard to balance her schoolwork with her softball training and games. She always prioritizes her education over extracurricular activities. She enjoys staying active in clubs at her school, and she is in the process of learning Spanish, to one day be useful in her career.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Payton has been active in the Student Council since her 7th grade year.
10th Grade Year, Payton was elected Secretary of the Student Council.
-Payton is the treasurer for Class of 2026 at PHS for the 24-25 Academic Year.
- Payton has been active in the C.I.T.Y. Club (Christians in the youth) since 6th grade.
- Payton started playing the piano at age 5 and sang in the school Choir from 6th grade through 9th grade.
-Payton is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) since the Spring of 2023.
- Payton has been inducted into the National Honor Society at Pearland High School. (Fall 2023)
-Payton as been inducted into the Spanish National Honor Society at Pearland High School. (Spring 2024)
PAYTON'S SOFTBALL AWARDS
Over the years, these are the awards Payton has been given, as an individual player.
Payton emerged as the standout "PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT" in the Fall of 2023 Alliance Super Cup (16U-South Division).
#6 on the National Hitting Leaders - AGL
Payton was honored as part of the 1st team lineup in the 14U Colorado Sparkler Juniors Tournament - Summer 2023.
At the Texas Bombers State-wide Banquet in San Antonio, Payton was presented with the Offensive MVP accolade for her outstanding performance during the fall season with the Bombers team!
Among all the Alliance Tournaments held during the Fall 2023 season, Payton stood out as a player deserving special recognition.
Skills & Expertise
- At the age of 4, Payton developed a passion for softball. Initially, her parents opted to instruct her to hit exclusively from the left side, despite her natural right-handedness. From the tender age of 4 until she turned 9, she honed her skills all across the field.
- At the age of 9, Payton aspired to play middle infield and swiftly asserted her dominance in those positions among her peers. Additionally, she embarked on learning how to play third base, serving as her backup position.
- By the time she turned 14, Payton embraced the title of a utility player. She was determined to master every position on the field, eager to lend her support to the team wherever and whenever required.
- During high school, Payton's coach entrusted her with roles at third base, shortstop, and second base. Observing the top players in each of these positions, she diligently absorbed their techniques and qualities, striving to emulate their excellence.
- A born leader, Payton commands respect from both her teammates and coaches alike. Beyond the field, she's a committed student, consistently excelling in her studies and perpetually seeking avenues for self-improvement.
- Among her favorite softball players currently in college are Jayda Coleman and Bella Dayton. Payton also finds great joy in following Jenae Jefferson's professional career and often revisits highlights from Nadia Taylor's professional journey.
