Softball

Jessica Smith is a sophomore standout on the Arizona Western College softball team and one of the most dominant pitchers in the country. A native of Australia and transfer from Crowder College, Jessica was an All-American last season and finished second nationally in strikeouts. Just four weeks into this season, she has already earned multiple Conference Pitcher of the Week honors along with a National Pitcher of the Week award. She joins us to talk about her path from Australia to AWC, her mindset in the circle, and what’s driving her incredible start to the season.The Lady Matador Softball games are streamed on AWC TV.

Joel Prickett is the head softball coach for the Arizona Western College Matadors and is entering his second year leading the program. After being hired in May of 2024 with just six players signed, Coach Prickett quickly built a roster that went on to win the Region 1 Championship and earn a trip to the NJCAA National Tournament. With more than 26 years of collegiate coaching experience and over 760 career wins, Prickett brings a proven track record of winning, player development, and graduating student-athletes while building championship culture wherever he goes. The AWC Softball schedule can be found here.

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