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The Mud Hens are celebrating girls and women in sports during National Softball Day on Thursday, June 12. We’ll host our second-annual girls softball camp and panel discussion with collegiate softball players Jocelyn Erickson and Reese Atwood, and more.

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Softball Camp

Jocelyn Erickson & Reese Atwood Panel Discussion

Jocelyn Erickson is a standout catcher for the Florida Gators softball team. In the 2024 season, she set a new program record with 86 RBIs, surpassing the previous record of 80 set in 2011. Her performance earned her the NFCA Division I Player of the Year award, making her the second Gator to receive this honor. She also became the first catcher in program history to win the Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Defensively, she recorded a .994 fielding percentage, committing just two errors in 322 chances. Erickson's offensive stats included a .382 batting average, 15 home runs, and 15 doubles. She also led the team with 50 walks and was perfect in stolen base attempts, going 10-for-10. ​

A transfer from Oklahoma, Erickson made an immediate impact in her sophomore season at Florida. Her contributions were pivotal in the Gators' run to the Women's College World Series Championship Series. She was a Top 4 finalist for the CWSA Honda Award, which recognizes the nation's top female collegiate athletes. Additionally, she was named to the Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team and earned First Team All-SEC honors.

Erickson's exceptional 2024 season solidified her reputation as one of the premier catchers in college softball.

Reese Atwood is a standout catcher and designated player for the Texas Longhorns softball team. In the 2024 season, she delivered a record-breaking performance, setting single-season program records with 23 home runs, 90 RBIs, and 160 total bases. Her impressive .423 batting average and .862 slugging percentage earned her the titles of Softball America Player of the Year and Big 12 Player of the Year. Atwood's clutch hitting was pivotal in Texas's run to the Women's College World Series Championship Series, where they finished as national runners-up. Notably, she became the first player in program history to hit a walk-off grand slam, securing a victory over LSU. ​

Hailing from Sandia, Texas, Atwood was ranked as the nation's No. 1 catcher and No. 5 overall prospect in the Class of 2022 by Extra Inning Softball. As she enters her junior year in 2025, Atwood continues to be a central figure in Texas's pursuit of a national title, earning a spot on the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Top 50 Watch List.