In a move that stunned the high school softball community, Matanzas High School standout Leah Stevens has officially committed to the University of Oklahoma, home of the powerhouse Sooners softball program. While Stevens had received offers from numerous top-tier schools, her decision to join Oklahoma came with one heartfelt twist that touched fans nationwide.
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or her explosive hitting and unmatched field vision, Stevens has dominated the diamond throughout her high school career. But it wasn’t just Oklahoma’s elite program or championship pedigree that swayed her — it was a promise she made years ago to her late grandfather, a lifelong Sooners fan, that ultimately sealed her decision.
“My grandpa always told me I’d wear that crimson and cream one day,” Stevens said through tears at her commitment ceremony. “He never missed a game, and this was our dream.”
The moment went viral on social media, capturing the hearts of fans as Stevens held up her No. 27 Sooners jersey, her grandfather’s favorite number. With her incredible talent and personal motivation, Stevens is expected to make an immediate impact in Norman. Her story is a reminder that sometimes, the biggest decisions in sports are driven by love and legacy.
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