FOURTH GRADER KENNADY DAY EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS USSSA ALL-AMERICAN At just nine years old, fourth grader Kennady Day is proving
she has become one of the most complete young pitchers in her
that hard work and determination can lead to extraordinary
age group.
success. In a little over a year since learning how to pitch,
Her 2026 season statistics further demonstrate her success.
Kennady has developed into one of the top young softball
Kennady has maintained an impressive 70% strike percentage
pitchers in the country, earning a spot at the prestigious USSSA
while consistently throwing between 42 and 44 miles per hour.
All-American Games.
Her ability to generate strikeouts while limiting hard contact
Kennady plays softball for Clendenin Little League and the Lady
helped earn her recognition as one of the nation's top young
Copperheads travel softball organization. During the offseason,
players and a selection as a USSSA All-American pitcher.
she traveled to Connecticut to try out as a pitcher for the USSSA
Kennady credits much of her development to the coaches who
All-American Games, one of the nation's premier youth softball
have invested in her success. She is thankful for pitching coach
events. Following an impressive tryout, she was selected to
Mareah Boggs, whose guidance has helped shape her into
represent Clendenin, West Virginia, and the Northeast Region
the pitcher she is today, and batting coach Brandon Halstead
of the United States at the tournament in Florida.
at Edge Athletics, who has helped her continue to grow as a
What makes Kennady's accomplishment even more remarkable
complete softball player.
is how quickly she has developed. She didn't begin pitching
Above all, Kennady is known for her relentless work ethic.
until March 2025, yet in just over a year she has become one of
Whether she's practicing in the offseason, traveling to compete
the most dominant pitchers in the 9U division.
against top talent, or putting in extra hours to perfect her
As of June 8, 2026, Kennady has recorded an incredible 253
craft, she approaches every opportunity with dedication and
strikeouts during the spring season while competing in both
determination. Her rapid rise from learning to pitch in March
Little League and travel softball. Her dominance in the pitching
2025 to representing West Virginia and the Northeast Region on
circle has made her a reliable choice in championship and
a national stage is a testament to her commitment and passion
bracket play, consistently helping her teams compete at the
for the game.
highest level.
As Kennady prepares to compete in the USSSA All-American
What truly separates Kennady from many pitchers her age is
Games in Florida, she will proudly represent Clendenin, West
her advanced pitching arsenal. While most 9U pitchers rely
Virginia, and the Northeast Region while inspiring other young
primarily on one or two pitches, Kennady confidently throws
athletes to chase their dreams. With her talent, determination,
six different pitches for strikes: a fastball, curveball, screwball,
and love for softball, this fourth grader is just getting started,
changeup, rise ball, and drop ball. Combined with outstanding
and her future in the sport looks incredibly bright.
command, pitch movement, and composure under pressure,
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