As one of the longest running camps on the West Coast, the Rosetta Canyon Jamboree (formerly the June Jamboree in Hemet) started in 2010 and has enjoyed creating a great history in the game for the last 15 years. Some of softball’s greatest stars have played in this event, including Ciara Briggs (LSU), Grace Lyons (Oklahoma), and Rachel Garcia (UCLA) just to name a few. Without question, it has been a springboard to stardom for many, many players. And you know it’s big when it has the status to be referred to as a single name – ROSETTA, and everyone knows what you’re talking about.
This year’s camp will undoubtedly add to the lore of ROSETTA. A solid group of college coaches were in attendance including schools from the P4. The players were also very good and held up well under the spotlight. For the first time in our history we utilized a pitching machine for the BP session.
The primary outfield group was one of the best we have seen collectively, led by Peyton Knight, Ivy Burnham, and Emery Glaser. Our pitching group was outstanding. And we had a really good group of hitters including Lilly Mann, Laila Dean, Aaliyah Mosqueda, Kalena Olmos, Taylor Jennings, Ivy Burnham, Taylor Sansaver, Morgan Carlson, Arielle Henriquez, Anna Plotke, and Tessa Hogue.
Tessa is a great story that I want to finish with here. A few injuries limited her play, and to make a long story short, she is finally back, stronger than ever, and ready to make a mark. Playing for Tony Rico’s Firecrackers this summer, and we will be excited to see where she ends up.
But the end of the story isn’t the point. Yes. Tessa can really play, and a school is going to be lucky to get her on campus in the Fall.
But this is really a story of persistence and patience. And a love of the game that simply will not die. As adults and coaches and teachers of softball, we all talk about hard work and patience. But rarely do we see examples of it right in front of our eyes. Well, Tessa embodies all those words for sure. Thank you Tessa for reinforcing that lesson for me!
See you all in Colorado.
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