AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Randall softball standout Jazlynn Quigley made her collegiate athletic dreams a reality by signing with West Texas A&M.
As a Lady Raider, she was part of the team that claimed second in districts last year. Quigley said she is excited to compete at the next level, especially after battling through adversity throughout her high school career.
Current coach praises Quigley’s resilience
Head coach Shelbie Watson said watching Quigley grow over the past four years has been tremendous.
“Helping coach her the last four years and to watch her grow has been tremendous. She’s battled a lot of injuries but she never gave up and she just keeps working and keeps pushing hard,” Watson said.
Watson said Quigley’s work ethic after injuries sets her apart.
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“When she comes back for an injury she puts in the work to get back to where she was and I know she’s going to face a new challenge with a headstrong and just keep working hard,” she said.
The coach said Quigley will excel at West Texas A&M.
“She’s going to do great things at WT. The challenges will just push her to get better every year. I know a lot of the teams in our district are terrified to face Jazzy and that’s what we want to have on the pitching mound,” Watson said.
Former coach praises Quigley’s journey
Former head coach Michael Collins praised West Texas A&M as an ideal fit for Quigley.
“WT is a super close to home one of the best softball programs in division two, so it’s such an honor for her to be able to be there and it’s close to home it’s so awesome for her family and the rest of us to be able to see her play,” Collins said.
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The coach said Quigley’s work ethic sets an example for other players.
“We’re super excited for her all the work she’s put in the countless hours she’s put in hopefully everybody else is putting in to get to the same level she’s at so we’re super proud of her and everything she’s accomplished here,” he said.
Overcoming challenges builds confidence
Quigley said the signing represents the end of a long journey filled with support from those around her.
“I feel amazing. It has been a very long journey, a very long process, but I’ve just had so much support from my teammates and from my family, my coaches, and so I’m super excited to move on to the next level,” Quigley said.
She said injuries taught her valuable lessons about preparation and mental toughness.
“I believe my injuries just showed me that it’s going to take a lot of hard work and a lot of just strengthening my body to continue this journey and also just the mental challenges of worrying and doubting myself,” she said.
Quigley said she has built confidence over the years through her experiences.
“I’ve just built a lot of confidence over the years and I’m slowly just stepping into who I am,” she said.
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