Jordy Frahm’s Road to Player of the Year Showdown
For the second consecutive season, Nebraska two-way star Jordy Frahm earned recognition as one of three finalists for USA Softball’s Collegiate Player of the Year. The senior from Papillion led the Big Red with a .421 batting average, 19 home runs, 50 RBIs and a .516 on-base percentage. On the mound, she posted a 19–4 record, 1.15 ERA, and 12 saves, striking out 225 batters. Her Lincoln Regional performance featured a career-high 16 strikeouts and key saves en route to Nebraska’s Big Ten titles and back-to-back Super Regional appearances. She’s up against Megan Grant (UCLA) and Isa Torres (Florida State), with the winner to be announced May 26 ahead of the Women’s College World Series.
Who knew that tossing strikeouts by the dozens and moonlighting as a slugger would land you in the same All-Star lineup as a pop star? Jordy Frahm’s resume now reads like a “choose your own adventure” guide to softball superstardom. America, grab your popcorn: will our heroine conquer the field or just bat’s length from history? Tune in May 26, because even softball awards need their own cliffhanger.
Pitching Duo Propels Huskers Toward Oklahoma City
Freshman Alexis Jensen and senior Jordy Frahm formed Nebraska’s dominant pitching tandem during the Lincoln Regional. Jensen delivered scoreless starts, including a pivotal fourth inning with runners on first and second, preserving a 1–0 win. Frahm countered with a 16-strikeout gem and closed out critical late innings. Head coach Rhonda Revelle orchestrated their roles from fall practices, pairing Jensen’s early-game aggression with Frahm’s veteran calm. Together they allowed just one run across three postseason wins, showcasing Nebraska’s strategic depth and emotional composure as they prepare for a Super Regional against Oklahoma State.
It’s the ultimate odd couple: the rookie who yawns at first-inning jitters and the seasoned ace who turns strikeouts into bedtime stories. Nebraska’s pitching plan reads like a buddy-cop movie: Young Gun Jensen storms in, Sir Sits-Back Frahm swoops in to finish the job. Coming soon to a stadium near you—“Pitch Perfect: Bowlin Edition.”
Nebraska Natives Bring Bowlin Stadium to Life
Nebraska hosted its first-ever softball Super Regional after a Lincoln Regional that felt more like a statewide homecoming. Eleven of 23 Huskers hail from Nebraska, including Gretna’s Alexis Jensen, Papillion-La Vista’s Jordy Frahm, and the Camenzind sisters. Bowlin Stadium was sold out, fans lined up outside, and players described feeding off the crowd’s energy. Several returnees, such as Bella Bacon and the Camenzinds, transferred back to play in front of family and friends. Coach Rhonda Revelle paused to let the team soak in the moment before they battled through three tight, low-scoring victories to advance.
Who needs Hollywood when you have 11 local heroes staging a hometown epic under the lights? This script writes itself: small-town kids return home, the crowd roars, drama unfolds in seven innings of nail-biting action. Nebraska’s roster isn’t just a team, it’s a family reunion—with bats and gloves.
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