2026 Softball interview with Avery Reynolds from Dublin Scioto

 Name: Avery Reynolds

School/town: Dublin Scioto/Columbus

Positions played: pitcher, 1st, and RF

Class2028

Height5’11”

Jersey Number: 22

Awards won or earned: 1st team OCC; 2nd team All District

HUDL LINK: N/A

Other sports played: Basketball

Please post something from last season that sticks out to you. It can be from a game, practice, or something funny on the bus ride to or from the game. Any moment that sticks out to you.

The Scioto tradition of a cake fight on Senior Night

What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?

The seniors who mentored me—they also did not make me feel like the newest/youngest member of the team.

What was the highlight of the 2025 season?

Winning the District championship, bringing back the first ever softball title to Scioto.

What was the toughest part of the 2025 season?

Not playing our best at times when we should have

When we last interviewed you, these were your goals for the season. 1. Winning an OCC conference championship with my HS team; 2. Improving as a team. 3. >150 SO 4. Becoming a team leader

What are the goals for this season?

Similar to last season. 1. Winning an OCC championship. 2. Making it to Regionals again. 3. Exceed 150 strikeouts

Once the game starts, how much can the crowd affect your game?

The crowd does not affect me—I tend to tune out and focus on hitting, pitching, and playing my position.

Road game or home game. Once the game starts, does it matter to you where you are playing?

Home is always preferred.

How do you feel you have grown as a player from last season to this coming season?

I am more confident as a second-year player and have sharpened my pitches for this season.

During practice, if things are a little tense, who is the first teammate that is most likely to do something funny to loosen things up?

Gigi

What is something you would like to do in a game but might not have a chance to?

Hit a grand slam!

Should every team make the tournament?

Yes, because it gives every team an equal opportunity to compete in the postseason.

What are you looking forward to the most this season?

Just playing again—we have a great schedule this season!

What is a style or fad your generation has that you do not get or understand?

Not one thing stands out, but I am amazed at how some trends become popular so fast.

Outside of sports, what are you doing for fun?

Traveling

If you could have one hour to sit and talk to any athlete, past or present, who would you be talking to?

NiJaree Canady, she pitches for Texas Tech. I’d like to hear about her experiences pitching in the College World Series.


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