The next stop on the 2026 Summer Showcase Tour was the Mid Michigan Summer ID Showcase at Alma College in Alma, MI. RISE Softball graciously thanks the Alma College Head Coach Denny Griffin for hosting and making this event a great success. We are looking forward to hosting more RISE Showcases with them for years to come!
Below is a list of the “Top Performers” from the Mid Michigan Summer ID Showcase. By clicking on the players name, you will be directed to their individual RISE Player Profile with measurable stats and video.
Home to 1st
Reese Amo Sault Area HS (MI) 3.03
Layla Shanks Swan Valley HS (MI) 3.06
Home to Home
Lauren Brynes Carson City Crystal HS (MI) 11.61
Reese Amo Sault Area HS (MI) 11.73
Exit Velocity
Melanie Bigham Walled Lake Central HS (MI) 76.4mph
Raegan Ward Central Montcalm HS (MI) 68.9mph
Position Arm Velocity (Infield)
Layla Shanks Swan Valley HS (MI) 59.4mph
Emma Wilk Bullock Creek HS (MI) 59mph
Arm Velocity (Outfield)
Lauren Byrnes Carson City Crystal HS (MI) 60.3mph
Layla Shanks Swan Valley HS (MI) 59.4mph
Catcher Pop Time/ Arm Velocity
Charlotte Waibel Bay City Western HS (MI) 1.77/56.2mph
Courtney Bigham Walled Lake Central HS (MI) 1.92/50.6mph
Top Pitching Velocity
Layla Shanks Swan Valley HS (MI) 59.9mph
Marin Proctor Bay City All-Saints HS (MI) 57.7mph