JALYN FOURKILLER

WAGONER

You might call her a jack of all trades in softball. That’s Wagoner junior Jalyn Fourkiller whose versatility earned her a spot as the All-District Utility player last fall.

“I’ve played just about every position except pitcher and catcher,” said Fourkiller, a three-year starter for the Bulldogs. “I like playing short stop best because I feel comfortable there and know the position well,” said Jalyn who was named Newcomer of the Year her freshman year.

In addition to softball, Jalyn also runs track in the spring and plays point guard on the Bulldog basketball team.

Last fall’s softball season was great according to Fourkiller, especially with the way things started.

“We were kind of slow getting started because we had several freshmen this year and it took us awhile to mesh together but once we did, we got better as the season went along and ended up on a good note.”

Coach Brian Edwards noted the major improvements Jalyn has made in becoming a leader this year.

“Leadership is one of those things that you have to learn how to do. It’s a process and it was a struggle for her to get the girls to respond to her, but she’s come a long way in that area.”

Jalyn also discussed her new role.

“I think encouragement makes a good leader, so I’ve tried to encourage my teammates and tell them good job or help them pick their head up if they made an error or had a bad at-bat. My one goal this year is to try and help everybody play together. I think being a team player is important.”

In addition to athletics, Jalyn is also busy in school activities as a member of the National Honor Society, FCCLA, and the Native American Club as well carrying a 4.0 GPA. Jalyn describes herself as kind, hardworking and friendly with the first two qualities being equally important to her.

“Through life you need to be kind to everybody and that way you’ll get some of that back and you have to be hardworking because life is hard and if you work hard, you’ll make it through.”