Kowalik Leads the Way as Series 3 Begins
AUSL All-Star Cup Moves on to Series 3
The Athletes Unlimited All-Star Cup moves into Series 3 on Sunday, August 24, with action beginning at 3:00 PM EDT. Team Coffey will face Team Ricketts on ESPNU, followed by Team Kowalik against Team Netz on ESPN+.
Kayla Kowalik separated herself in Series 2 and currently leads the competition with 860 total points. Keilani Ricketts sits in second with 604, Danieca Coffey is third at 550, and Devyn Netz is close behind at 530.
Kowalik has been a dominant force so far. Through four games, she is slashing .600/.600/1.000 with one home run, five RBIs, and three runs scored across 15 total bases. She has earned MVP honors in all four games, including three consecutive MVP 1 selections.
Keilani Ricketts has also delivered in the circle. She holds a 1-0 record with a 1.00 ERA, a .231 opponent batting average, and five strikeouts to just one walk over seven innings pitched.
As the AUSL All-Star Cup heads into Series 3, the spotlight will be on whether Kowalik can extend her lead or if Ricketts, Coffey, Netz, or others can close the gap and make a push in the standings. The stage is set for another exciting series of competition, and the rosters for each squad are now locked in.
Now that everyone is back from their commitments in the World Games, Series 3 will be back to four teams. Check out the rosters below.
Team Rosters
Team Kowalik (Gold)
Facilitator: Emily Carosone
- Kayla Kowalik, Catcher (Captain)
- Erin Coffel, Middle Infielder
- Georgina Corrick, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Amanda Lorenz, Outfielder
- Alana Vawter, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Aleshia Ocasio, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Aubrey Leach, Middle Infielder
- Delanie Wisz, Corner Infielder
- Korbe Otis, Outfielder
- Jessi Warren, Corner Infielder
- Sam Landry, Right-Handed Pitcher
- McKenzie Clark, Outfielder
- Victoria Hayward, Outfielder
- Michaela Edenfield, Catcher
- Sis Bates, Middle Infielder
Team Ricketts (Orange)
Facilitator: Geena Garabedian
- Keilani Ricketts, Left-Handed Pitcher (Captain)
- Montana Fouts, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Sydney Romero, Middle Infielder
- Baylee Klingler, Corner Infielder
- Hannah Flippen, Middle Infielder
- Bubba Nickles-Camarena, Outfielder
- Emma Lemley, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Sharlize Palacios, Catcher
- Paige Sinicki, Corner Infielder
- Kendra Falby, Outfielder
- Aliyah Binford, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Caroline Jacobsen, Outfielder
- Ciara Briggs, Outfielder
- Odicci Alexander-Bennett, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Jordan Roberts, Catcher
Team Coffey (Blue)
Facilitator: Mia Davidson
- Danieca Coffey, Middle Infielder (Captain)
- Rachel Garcia, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Danielle Gibson Whorton, Corner Infielder
- Sierra Romero, Middle Infielder
- Sarah Willis, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Dejah Mulipola, Catcher
- Ana Gold, Middle Infielder
- Sierra Sacco, Outfielder
- Payton Gottshall, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Aliyah Andrews, Outfielder
- Mariah Mazón, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Sahvanna Jaquish, Catcher
- Kalei Harding, Outfielder
- Ali Newland, Outfielder
- Bri Ellis, Corner Infielder
Team Netz (Purple)
Facilitator: Bailey Lange
- Devyn Netz, Corner Infielder/Right-Handed Pitcher (Captain)
- Lexi Kilfoyl, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Megan Faraimo, Right-Handed Pitcher
- Taylor McQuillin, Left-Handed Pitcher
- Tiare Jennings, Middle Infielder
- Sydney McKinney, Middle Infielder
- Morgan Zerkle, Outfielder
- Tori Vidales, Corner Infielder
- Mary Iakopo, Catcher
- Anissa Urtez, Middle Infielder
- Bella Dayton, Outfielder
- Jadelyn Allchin, Outfielder
- Taylor Edwards, Catcher
- Cori McMillan, Outfielder
- Emiley Kennedy, Left-Handed Pitcher
Update: Team Ricketts has traded Ciara Briggs to Team Coffey in exchange for Sierra Sacco. (According to the AUSL)
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