McKenna Kelly
- NCAA ID: n/a
- Status: Committed to College of Charleston
- Class of 2020
Next Level U Statement
McKenna is looking to play softball at the university level while working toward a degree in Biochemistry/Biomedical Science. As a high velocity pitcher, (60-63 mph), with solid depth, spin and control, McKenna has had the opportunity to see the mound in some of the most challenging situations with an extremely high level of success. She maintains a powerful bat and is responsible for multiple HRs and and RBIs per season. She is a triple threat as a multi-sport athlete in softball and volleyball, and has been the recipient of several scholastic awards. McKenna has been able to lead by example and technical skill through strong work ethic and a high level of self discipline. She has earned the privilege of leading both Softball and Volleyball teams as Co Captain each year. She is a dedicated and focused athlete, committed to continued skill development, striving to be recognized at the National and International level of Women’s Fastpitch.
Contact this athleteAcademics
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- School Name
- Bishop MacDonnell High School
- School City
- Guelph
- Recruitment Year
- 2020
Athletics
Pitcher/Middle Infield
Leadership:
Maintain a Powerful Bat responsible for multiple HRs and RBIs per season
Speed and depth in pitching has provided the opportunity to see the mound in some of the most challenging situations with a high level of success
Committed to the growth and physical aptitude that all sports require. I take heed to the importance of technical skill development and study all aspects of the game in whatever capacity I can
Earned the privilege of leading my Fastpitch and Volleyball teams as Co Captain each year
Team History:
FASTPITCH
2019 – Present: Waterloo Ghosts – Gold U19
2019: Brampton Blazer’s (U19 Canadian Nationals Championships)
2018 -2019: Vaughan Vikings (Midget)
2017-2018: UTM Revolution 2K2 (Bantam) Pitcher/Middle Infield
2016-2017: UTM Revolution (Bantam) Pitcher, Middle Infield
2013-2016: GMSA – Guelph Gators (Squirt-Novice) Pitcher/Catcher
VOLLEYBALL
2018-2019: Bishop MacDonnell Celtics (Power)
2017-2018: Georgetown Impact (Middle)
2016-2017: Jr. Guelph Gryphons (Power, Middle)
FASTPITCH
2019: Waterloo Warriors Tournament (Waterloo, Ontario) – Game MVP
Selected to pitch in the 2019 Euro Cup in Netherlands, January 2019
Most Promising Pitcher 2018
Provincial’s Top Pitcher 2018
2018 MVP Celtics Excellence in Athletics Award – Girls Fastpitch
Toledo, OH Tournament 3-Game MVP Awards
2017: Call up for Canadian Fastpitch National Championship with Brampton Blazers – Gold Medal C Division
2017: Tournament MVP Waterloo Ghosts
2015: MVP Brampton Blazers Summer Bash Tournament
VOLLEYBALL
16U Provincial Cup – Silver
17U Challenge Cup – Trillium Division – Gold
17U Provincial Cup – Trillium Division! – Gold
U15 Trillium Tournament – Bronze Meda
2016-2017: CWOSSA, Silver Medal, Bishop MacDonnel HS
2016-2017: D10 Champions, Bishop MacDonnel HS
2018-2019: Leadership Award in Volleyball, Bishop MacDonnel HS
2018 Bishop MacDonnell Celtics Co-Captain
2018 Tournament MVP Volleyball Bishop MacDonell Celtics
2016-2017 Celtics Excellence in Athletics Award – Girls Competitive Fastpitch
2016-2017: MVP, Jr Gryphons Volleyball Association
2015-2016: St Ignatius of Loyola: Overall Award of Excellence
2015-16: OECTA –Award of Merit in Literature
2015: Certificate of Distinction from the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University of Waterloo
2015: Scholastic Award, St Ignatius of Loyola
2014:: Leadership Award St Ignatius of Loyola
2014-2017: Held the privilege of Co-Captain each year noted for Fastpitch
2016-2017: Co-Captain U15 Jr. Gryphon Volleyball
2016-2017 Co-Captain for Bishop MacDonnel Volleyball Team
Fall 2017: Experienced a full semester in the TERA Outdoor Leadership and Fitness Program earning 5 high school credits
Team Accomplishments:
FASTPITCH
2019: Canadian National Fastpitch Championships (Waterloo, Ontario) – Gold Medal (Played as a call up with Brampton Blazers)
2019: Provincials Bronze Medal (Brampton, Ontario)
2019: Waterloo Warriors Tournament (Waterloo, Ontario) – Bronze Medal
2018: Canada National Tournament U16 (Winnipeg, Canada) – Silver Medal (Played as a call-up with Vaughn Vikings)
2018: Ontario Summer Games (London, Ontario) – Gold Medal
2018: PWSA Bantam Tier 1 Provincials – Silver Medal
2018: Toledo, OH Tournament – Gold Medal
2018: Barrie Bash Tournament – Gold Medal
2018: Waterloo Ghost Invitational – Gold Medal
2018: Valentine’s Day Blast, Las Vegas, Nevada – finished 5th of 48 teams
2017: Cayuga Fall Frenzy Tournament, – Silver Medal Silver Pool
2017: Ontario Provincials – finished 5 th overall
2017: SMGSA Annual Midget Tournament – Gold Medal Champions
2017: Waterloo Ghosts Invitational– Gold Medal Champions
2016: Brantford Classic: Bronze medal
2016: UTM Big Show – Gold in Silver Pool
2015 : Stratford Flames Tournament – Bronze Medal
2014: Brampton Blazers Summer Blast – Silver Pool Champions
2014: Barrie Bash: Silver Medal Champions
BATTING
Slugging% .798
IMA Player Stats (Florida State University – December 2018)
Arm Strength 56 mph
Grip Strength (R/L) 93 lb / 91 lb
Broad Jump 7 ft 8 in
40 Yard Dash 5.64 sec
Pitching Speed: 60-63mph
IMA Player Velocity
FB: 60-63
Rise: 59-63
CB: 59-61
SCR: 58-60
CH: 43-49
Pocket Radar (May 2019)
FB: 61
Change-up: 49
Rise: 58
Screw: 58
Curve: 60