TAYLOR IS SWIFT TO THE PLATE
HUJBBARD OH- Hubbard High School’s softball team has found a standout leader in junior Haleigh Taylor, who was recently featured in a player profile on YSN with Anthony Hartwig. Now an upperclassman, Taylor has stepped confidently into a leadership role, crediting her bond with underclassmen and the supportive senior class for making the transition smooth.
Taylor’s outstanding season in both pitching and hitting has played a pivotal role in the team’s success, racking up double-digit home runs and over 40 RBIs so far. “I’m happy with my numbers and helping the team score some runs,” Taylor shared, highlighting the impact of talented teammates like Layla and Lauren, who set the stage for the team’s offensive production. Inside the dugout, Taylor described a major turning point after the team’s first game against Lakeview, when a heart-to-heart with coaches brought the Eagles together and ignited camaraderie that’s carried them through the season. “We realized we could compete with anyone,” Taylor said.
Taylor also spoke warmly of her relationship with her father, who joined the coaching staff in her sophomore year, as well as her longtime pitching coach, Erin Gabriel, whom she credits for helping her with the mental challenges on the mound. Despite sometimes struggling with confidence as a pitcher, Taylor says Gabriel’s support and wisdom have been invaluable: “I wish I could have her in my ear talking to me during games… everything just is magically perfect.” Off the field, Taylor fills her time with volleyball and weightlifting but values unwinding with friends and family. Close friendships with teammates and travel ball players like Marina Caning and Sydney Lutz have fueled her love for the game. As the team’s postseason run continues, Taylor is proud to represent Hubbard and grateful for the support of her family, coaches, and friends—proving she’s just as much a leader off the field as on it!
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