Outlook

Jalin Lavers is an important addition to JCCC's pitching staff in 2024 ... A natural leader who wants to be successful ... Brings out the best of those around her ... Carries a lot of composure in the circle and has the ability to move pitches in all directions effectively.

Freshman Year 2024

Appeared in 14 games, 13 as a starter … Finished with a record of 10-1 with eight complete games and one shutout and an earned run average of 4.15 … Struck out 60 batters over 57 and one-third innings …. Allowed 59 hits, 43 runs and 34 earned runs which ranks sixth, tied seventh and 17^th respectively on JCCC’s career charts … Allowed two runs off six hits with four strikeouts in a complete-game 9-2 win over Barton (2-21-24) … Allowed one hit, two walks and three runs with six strikeouts over three innings in a 20-4 win over State Fair (3-2-24) … Hurled five strong innings in a 13-4 win against Southeast, allowing four runs off four hits with six strikeouts (3-5-24) … Followed with another five-inning victory allowing four runs off four hits with seven strikeouts in a 14-4 win over North Iowa Area (3-14-24) … Held Northern Oklahoma-Enid in check, allowing one run off five hits with four strikeouts in a 10-1 victory (3-21-24) … Allowed one run off five hits with three strikeouts over six innings in a 9-1 win over St. Louis (4-2-24) … Pitched five-hit shutout over five innings with a season-high eight strikeouts in an 8-0 win over Cloud County (4-6-24) … Struck out five over six inning, allowing one run off three hits in 9-1 win over Independence (4-13-24) … Pitched four scoreless innings with six strikeouts in an 18-0 win at Hesston (4-23-24) … Picked up 10^th straight victory at Cowley, allowing seven runs, five earned, off seven hits while striking out seven batters in a 15-7 triumph (4-29-24).

High School  

Was a three-year starter for coach Jesse Kollmeyer at Mulvane High School, Mulvane, Kan. … Her freshman year was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic … Named Kansas 4A All-State honorable mention at pitcher the Kansas Softball Coaches Association her senior year … Selected All-State second-team by Sports in Kansas … Was a three-time All-Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League D-IV selection … Earned second-team as a sophomore and junior and first-team her senior year … Batted .415 with 22 hits, 10 RBI and was 11-3 with 144 strikeouts, a 2.47 ERA in 99.1 inning as a senior while helping the Wildcats to a Regional title and a state tournament berth … Mowed down 15 batters in a game during the season … Hit .357 with 20 hits and 10 RBI and posted a 3.22 ERA with 113 strikeouts in 84.2 innings as a junior … As a sophomore hit .333 with 18 hits, 12 RBI and posted 77 strikeouts in 88.1 innings pitched … Also played for the Kansas Shockers club team … Earned a varsity letter in golf and two in volleyball … Principles’ Honor Roll … Graduated in top 10 percent of her class. 

Personal  

Born Jalin Fay Lavers on December 10, 2004, in Ardmore, Oklahoma … Nickname is Jay … Daughter of Chris Mize and Michelle Mize … Has two siblings Emma and Kreedence … Major is undecided … Career ambition is to be a physician assistant … Also recruited by University of Saint Mary, Ottawa University, Allen Community College, Cowley College, Garden City Community College, Neosho County Community College and Southwestern Community College … Favorite foods are chicken fried rice, chicken, Greek yogurt and bananas … Favorite fast food restaurants are Chick-fil-A and Doc Greens … Favorite restaurants are Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and Texas Roadhouse … Favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy … Favorite movies are 5 Feet Apart and Hunger Games … Favorite sports movie is The Blindside … Favorite actor and actress are Ryan Reynolds and Jennifer Aniston … Favorite book is Twilight … Favorite music entertainer is Taylor Swift … Favorite cartoon characters are SpongeBob SquarePants and Twilight Sparkle … Favorite athlete is Jordy Bahl … Favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys … Best sports moment was going to state.