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Ava Jahner

Right-handed pitcher/Infielder
DICKINSON HS
DICKINSON, NORTH DAKOTA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT5
Press Release

Peak Performance

1.24

ERA

118.1

Innings Pitched

161

Strike Outs

.470

Batting Average
“Ava is just an outstanding athlete and competitor. She does everything well: swings the bat for power and average, runs well, plays solid D at first base or in the outfield.”
Kyle Christensen
Head Coach head coach at Beulah High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-5 senior right-handed pitcher, infielder and outfielder led the Midgets to a 26-4 record and the Class A state championship this past season. Jahner compiled a record of 21-1 with four saves, a 1.24 ERA and 161 strikeouts in 118.1 innings pitched. The Class A Softball Senior Athlete of the Year, she also batted .470 with 50 RBI and 26 extra-base hits. 

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Academic Achievement

Jahner attends Trinity Catholic School, where she maintained a 3.94 GPA in the classroom. Trinity Catholic and Dickinson field a co-op softball team. Jahner has made a verbal commitment to attend Dickinson State, where she will play softball and volleyball, beginning in the fall.

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Exemplary Character

Jahner has volunteered locally on behalf of multiple youth sports camps and activities. She has also served as an assistant chaplain, working as an attendant at religious services at Trinity Catholic School.