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Rylee Stephenson

Right-handed pitcher
CHEYENNE EAST HS
CHEYENNE, WYOMING
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

.539

Batting Average

66

RBI

18

Home Runs

1.75

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“She led the state in home runs and was the best pitcher. She was also a really good third baseman. On top of all that, she always displayed really good sportsmanship.”
Carrie Barker
Head Coach - Cheyenne Central High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-8 senior right-handed pitcher and third baseman led the Thunderbirds (26-5) to a third-place finish at the 4A state tournament this past season. Stephenson posted a record of 13-5 in the circle and recorded one save, finishing with 158 strikeouts in 99.1 innings pitched. She also hit .539 with 66 RBI and a state-record 18 home runs, compiling a 1.750 OPS and a .618 isolated power percentage to earn South Conference Player of the Year honors. 

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Academic Achievement

Stephenson has maintained a 3.79 GPA in the classroom. She will attend the University of Wyoming beginning this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Stephenson has volunteered locally as a youth softball instructor and as math/science tutor. She has also donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through her church youth group.