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Alexis Jensen

Left-handed pitcher
GRETNA HS
GRETNA, NEBRASKA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

1.31

ERA

134

Innings Pitched

264

Strike Outs

.494

Batting Average
“To me, there’s a lot more than just pure talent that goes into being a great softball player. Alexis is a great player and, from what I hear, she’s a great teammate and role model. She is as fiery and competitive as they get. She’s a phenomenal pitcher and great hitter as well.”
Derek Siedschlag
Head Coach head coach at Norfolk High School
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 junior left-handed pitcher led the Dragons to a 32-4 record and a berth in the Class A state semifinals this past season. Jensen compiled a 24-3 record in the circle with a 1.31 ERA, surrendering just 78 hits in 134 innings pitched while striking out 264 batters. She also batted .494 with seven home runs, 34 RBI and a 1.452 OPS. She was named captain of the Omaha World-Herald’s 2023 All-Nebraska softball team and was also a Lincoln Journal Star First Team All-Super State honoree. 

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Academic Achievement

Jensen has maintained a 3.46 GPA in the classroom. She has verbally committed to play softball on scholarship at the University of Nebraska in the fall of 2025.

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Exemplary Character

Jensen has volunteered locally with the Nebraska Food Bank and Open Door Mission’s Lydia House, which provides help for people dealing with domestic abuse. She has also donated her time to the Heartland Hope Mission, which provides food, clothing and other basic staples to families in need.