Owasso High School’s Trinity Scott has been around softball for as long as she can remember. She started playing at just six years old, and it didn’t take long for it to become a major part of her life. What drew her in wasn’t just the game itself, but the competitive nature of the game, which continues to motivate her every time she steps on the field.
Trinity is a utility player, but the outfield, especially center field, is where she feels most at comfortable.
“Center is my home on the field,” she said. Her favorite part of playing center is that she gets to run. That freedom and constant movement fit her energy and passion for the game perfectly.
Like some athletes, balancing school and sports can be challenging. For Trinity, the hardest part is keeping up with schoolwork after missing class for games. She credits her teachers for making the process smoother for athletes.
“With the great teachers I have it has become easy,” she explained. Staying organized is key, and she’s learned what works best for her. “I have to make sure I do any work before I shower or else I lose motivation,” she said.
Math is the toughest class for her during softball season, but she also has a definite favorite, human growth and development. She enjoys learning about the human body and how complex it is.
A typical in-season day for Trinity is busy but has a routine to it. It starts with a good breakfast, followed by getting ready at the field. She does her hair and even helps her teammates with theirs. She hits before getting fully dressed, squeezes in homework whenever she can, warms up, plays the game, and then usually goes out with teammates for a post-game meal before heading home to finish schoolwork.
Stress management has become easier for Trinity thanks to her supportive environment. Playing with a close-knit team and a coach who cares has changed her mindset, and before games, the team relaxes by playing Hacky Sack together. Softball has also shaped how she approaches life.
“If you work hard when you need to, then you get to have more time for fun,” she said.
Her biggest influences are her parents, who push her to always do her best while remaining her biggest supporters. Academically, Trinity’s goal this year is to meet all her credit requirements and begin online college classes next year. After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue a career as either a physical therapist or a dental hygienist.
For younger players, her advice is powerful.
“Work hard at practice and do things you didn’t think you could do, so when it’s game time it comes naturally,” she said.
