Softball Experience
Experience
Payton Powell has been playing competitive softball since the age of four. She began in baseball due to the lack of a softball league for her age group, but the moment she picked up a bat, the game stuck. From that first season forward, softball became her focus—and it has remained that way ever since.
Throughout her career, Payton has consistently played at a high level, often competing up in age groups and earning first-place finishes. She is known as a leader on and off the field, bringing intensity, accountability, and a team-first mindset to every roster she joins. Her development reflects years of disciplined training, competitive travel ball, and high school varsity experience.
Team Timeline
2013
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4U – Texas Rangers (Baseball Little League) | Spring 2013
2014
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6U – Thunderbirds (City League) | Spring 2014
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1st Place, Age Group
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2015
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8U – Bombers Select | Spring 2015
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Played up an age group
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2017 (Moved to Pearland, TX)
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8U – Pearland Little League (Aggies) | Spring 2017
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1st Place, Age Group
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10U – Pearland Little League (Red Team) | Fall 2017
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1st Place, Age Group
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2018
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10U – Eclipse Select (Friendswood, TX) | Spring & Fall 2018
2019–2021
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10U–12U – Houston Bengals Select (Houston/Pearland)
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Spring 2019
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Fall 2019
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Spring 2020
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Fall 2020
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Spring 2021
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2021–2022
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14U – Houston Bengals Select | Fall 2021 & Spring 2022
2022–2023
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14U – Houston Bombers Gold – Jacoby (Sugar Land, TX)
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Pearland High School Fall Ball
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JV Pearland High School Softball | Spring 2023
2023–2024
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16U – HTX Bombers Jacoby Academy (Sugar Land, TX) | Fall 2023
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Pearland High School Fall Ball
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JV & Varsity Pearland High School Softball | Spring 2024
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16U – HTX Bombers Jacoby Gold Academy | Summer 2024
2024–2025
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16U – Bombers Jacoby Academy | Fall 2024
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Pearland High School Fall Ball
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Varsity Pearland High School Softball | Spring 2025
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16U – HTX Bombers Jacoby Gold Academy | Summer 2025
2025-2026
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18U – Bombers Gold National Academy (Sugar Land, TX) | Fall 2025
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Pearland High School Fall Ball
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Pearland High School Varsity HS Team - Spring 2026
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18U – Bombers Gold National Academy (Sugar Land, TX) | Summer 2026
Payton Powell is a dependable, team-first athlete who brings energy, accountability, and consistency to every roster she joins. She leads by example, supports her teammates, and continually pushes herself to improve her skills in service of the team’s success.
Team Member
Education
Pearland High School | Fall 2021 – Spring 2026
Payton Powell is a senior at Pearland High School in the Class of 2026. She has demonstrated consistent academic excellence in AP and advanced coursework, and maintaing an A average in all ofe her classes. A disciplined student-athlete, Payton prioritizes her education while managing the demands of high-level softball. Her leadership roles, honor society memberships, and continued study of Spanish reflect a strong commitment to both academic growth and long-term professional development.
Extracurricular Activities & Leadership:
Payton Powell has been actively involved in leadership, service, and academic organizations throughout her middle and high school years.
• Student Council — Active member since 7th grade
• Student Council Secretary — 10th Grade
• Class of 2026 Treasurer, Pearland High School — 2024–2025 Academic Year
• C.I.T.Y. Club (Christians in the Youth) — Active member since 6th grade
• Piano Player — Began at age 5
• Choir — Member from 6th through 9th grade
• National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) — Member since Spring 2023
• National Honor Society — Inducted Fall 2023
• Spanish National Honor Society — Inducted Spring 2024
Softball Awards & Recognition
Over the course of her competitive softball career, Payton Powell has earned individual recognition for her performance and impact on the field.
-Payton was honored as part of the 1st team lineup in the 14U Colorado Sparkler Juniors Tournament - Summer 2023.
-At the Texas Bombers State-wide Banquet in San Antonio, Payton was presented with the Offensive MVP accolade for her outstanding performance during the fall season with the Bombers team!
-Among all the Alliance Tournaments held during the Fall 2023 season (16U teams) , Payton stood out as a player deserving special recognition.
#6 on the National Hitting Leaders - AGL
Softball Awards & Recognition
Tournament & Travel Ball Honors
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Player of the Tournament — Alliance Super Cup Series Stage 1 (16U), October 2023
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Alliance Super Cup All-Tournament Team — December 2023
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First Team Selection — 16U Alliance Super Cup Series Stage 1, October 2023
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First Team Selection — 14U Colorado Sparkler Juniors Tournament, July 2023
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4th Overall in Doubles — Colorado Sparkler Juniors Tournament (14U), July 2023
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Tied for 8th Overall in Home Runs — Alliance Fastpitch Championship, August 2023
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Offensive MVP — Texas Bombers Fall Season, presented at the Texas Bombers Statewide Banquet (San Antonio)
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Third Team Selection — TFL Fall Championship Tournament (16U), November 2023
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.700 Batting Average — Alliance Super Cup Series Stage 1 Tournament Weekend, October 2023
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.833 Batting Average — TFL Fall Championship Tournament Weekend, November 2023
Pearland High School Softball Awards
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Junior Varsity MVP — Freshman Year (2022–2023)
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Junior Varsity MVP — Sophomore Year (2023–2024)
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Varsity Newcomer Award — Junior Year (2024–2025)
Skills & Expertise
Payton Powell’s passion for softball began at age four. Though naturally right-handed, she was trained to hit left-handed, laying the foundation for a disciplined approach to the game. Between ages 4 and 9, she developed skills across all positions, gaining a broad understanding of the field.
By age nine, Payton focused on middle infield, quickly establishing herself as a standout at shortstop and second base, while also learning third base as a backup. By 14, she embraced the role of a utility player, mastering multiple positions to support her team wherever needed.
In high school, Payton has played third base, shortstop, and second base, studying and emulating the top players in each position to refine her technique. A natural leader, she commands respect from teammates and coaches alike, combining her on-field expertise with dedication to academics and continuous self-improvement.
Payton draws inspiration from collegiate athletes like Jayda Coleman and Bella Dayton and follows professional players such as Jenae Jefferson and Nadia Taylor, using their careers as motivation to elevate her own game.
