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Softball Players Who Made Both the LLSWS and WCWS

Softball players who have played in both the Little League Softball World Series (LLSWS) and the Womens College World Series (WCWS)

For every Little League Softball player growing up, making it to the iconic Little League Softball World Series is the ultimate dream. As a collegiate softball player, representing your school on the biggest stage at the Womens College World Series is what you strive towards. For these talented Girls with Game below, both those dreams were achieved.

*Denotes player also played for Athletes Unlimited

NOTE: If you know of a notable Little League graduate that would fit into the list below, please fill out our Little League Alumni Submission Form.


Sydney Christenson

LLSWS: 2010 – Crawford (Texas) LL
WCWS: 2017 – Baylor

Taylor Ellis

LLSWS: 2011 – Midway (Texas) LL (Runner-Up)
WCWS: 2017 – Baylor

Marie Hoag

LLSWS: 2005 – Evangeline LL (New Iberia, La.)
WCWS: University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Carly Hoover*

LLSWS: 2008 – Simpsonville (S.C.) LL (Won Championship)
WCWS: 2017 – LSU

Ryan Iamurri

LLSWS: 2003 – Naples (Fla.) LL (Runner-Up)
JLSWS: 2006 – Naples (Fla.) LL (Won Championship)
WCWS: 2012 – Alabama (Won Championship)

Jackie Kirkpatrick

LLSWS: 2016 – Greater Helotes (Texas) LL (Won Championship)
WCWS: 2023 – Tennessee

Lauren Mathis

LLSWS: 2012 – Windermere (Fla.) LL (Runner-Up)
WCWS: 2018 – Georgia

Katheryn Sandercock

LLSWS: 2013 – McLean (Va.) LL (Runner-Up)
WCWS: 2021, ’23 – Florida State

Megan Thomas

LLSWS: 2005 – Evangeline LL (New Iberia, La.)
WCWS: University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Jackie Traina*

LLSWS: 2003 – Naples (Fla.) LL (Runner-Up)
JLSWS: 2006 – Naples (Fla.) LL (Won Championship)
WCWS: 2012 – Alabama (Won Championship)