Long Beach State University Athletics
Softball Gains Four Commitments In November Signing Period
11/18/2020 9:21:00 AM | Softball
The Beach will bring in four California freshman in the class.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach State head softball coach Kim Sowder and her staff have announced the signing of four players set to join the program in the fall of 2021. All four hail from Southern California and will join LBSU as freshmen after strong high school careers.
"We're excited to welcome our 2021 Long Beach State Softball class," said Sowder. "It's a talented and versatile group of athlete who fill needed positions for us and will have an immediate impact."
Jacquelyn Bickar
Freshman, INF, Cypress, Calif. (Pacifica HS)
A middle infielder from Cypress, Jacquelyn Bickar was an immediate standout at Pacifica High School. After earning all-league honors as a freshman, Bickar went on to be named the Empire League MVP as a sophomore. Batting .568 in that season, she was also an All-CIF selection and named to the All-Orange County team. She played club with OC Batbusters.
Sowder on Bickar
"Jacquelyn is a very knowledgeable and steady middle infielder with a lot of range and one of the quickest releases I've seen. Offensively she is a consistent threat with her swing and speed. I love her focus and competitive spirit on the field."
Marissa Caballero
Freshman, INF, Upland, Calif. (Upland HS)
The Beach welcomes another former All-CIF selection in shortstop Marissa Caballero. Hitting over .400 in both her freshman and sophomore seasons at Upland High School, Caballero was a first-team all-league selection and earned All-CIF honors as a sophomore. She played club with Athletics Mercado Ornelas.
Sowder on Caballero
"Marissa is a versatile athlete that can play anywhere on the infield for us. She has great instincts, smooth hands and determination on defense. Offensively she has power to all fields and runs the bases well. She plays the game with great energy "
Rebekah Durazo
Freshman, INF, Los Angeles, Calif. (Heritage Christian HS)
Rebekah Durazo is a multiple all-league selection out of Heritage Christian High School. Rated as a Top 100 player by FloSoftball on multiple occasions, she hit .339 as a freshman before raising her average to .509 while primarily playing catcher. She played club softball with So Cal Choppers.
Sowder on Durazo
"Rebekah is a very strong hitter who will bring a lot of power to our offense. Defensively, she adds depth behind the plate with a very strong arm. She has a great work ethic and loves to compete."
Bella Flexen
Freshman, INF, Murrieta, Calif. (Murrieta Mesa HS)
Long Beach State's final addition of the current class, Flaxen is a middle infielder out of Murrieta Mesa High School. Leading the Rams to a league championship in 2018, she's also had an excellent record of success with her Firecrackers club team.
Sowder on Flexen
"Bella is a utility player who plays both in the infield and outfield. She covers a lot of ground wherever she plays defensively with her tremendous speed. Offensively, she hits from the left side and really makes things happen with her speed and ability to place the ball. She has a great work ethic and her versatility will be valuable to our team."
"We're excited to welcome our 2021 Long Beach State Softball class," said Sowder. "It's a talented and versatile group of athlete who fill needed positions for us and will have an immediate impact."
Jacquelyn Bickar
Freshman, INF, Cypress, Calif. (Pacifica HS)
A middle infielder from Cypress, Jacquelyn Bickar was an immediate standout at Pacifica High School. After earning all-league honors as a freshman, Bickar went on to be named the Empire League MVP as a sophomore. Batting .568 in that season, she was also an All-CIF selection and named to the All-Orange County team. She played club with OC Batbusters.
Sowder on Bickar
"Jacquelyn is a very knowledgeable and steady middle infielder with a lot of range and one of the quickest releases I've seen. Offensively she is a consistent threat with her swing and speed. I love her focus and competitive spirit on the field."
Marissa Caballero
Freshman, INF, Upland, Calif. (Upland HS)
The Beach welcomes another former All-CIF selection in shortstop Marissa Caballero. Hitting over .400 in both her freshman and sophomore seasons at Upland High School, Caballero was a first-team all-league selection and earned All-CIF honors as a sophomore. She played club with Athletics Mercado Ornelas.
Sowder on Caballero
"Marissa is a versatile athlete that can play anywhere on the infield for us. She has great instincts, smooth hands and determination on defense. Offensively she has power to all fields and runs the bases well. She plays the game with great energy "
Rebekah Durazo
Freshman, INF, Los Angeles, Calif. (Heritage Christian HS)
Rebekah Durazo is a multiple all-league selection out of Heritage Christian High School. Rated as a Top 100 player by FloSoftball on multiple occasions, she hit .339 as a freshman before raising her average to .509 while primarily playing catcher. She played club softball with So Cal Choppers.
Sowder on Durazo
"Rebekah is a very strong hitter who will bring a lot of power to our offense. Defensively, she adds depth behind the plate with a very strong arm. She has a great work ethic and loves to compete."
Bella Flexen
Freshman, INF, Murrieta, Calif. (Murrieta Mesa HS)
Long Beach State's final addition of the current class, Flaxen is a middle infielder out of Murrieta Mesa High School. Leading the Rams to a league championship in 2018, she's also had an excellent record of success with her Firecrackers club team.
Sowder on Flexen
"Bella is a utility player who plays both in the infield and outfield. She covers a lot of ground wherever she plays defensively with her tremendous speed. Offensively, she hits from the left side and really makes things happen with her speed and ability to place the ball. She has a great work ethic and her versatility will be valuable to our team."
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