Senior from Desert Vista H.S. (Phoenix, AZ), McKenzie Leitgen, shares her story on her recruiting journey to the Iowa Hawkeyes! @azinthecircle shines a light on talented, hardworking high school and college softball players and coaches from and in the 48th State!By Javier Zuluaga

Season 2, Full Episode 3 now available on our YouTube Channel. 25 minutes of golden nuggets from Coach Brent Rincon. Episode file too big to load here (>3GB). So, here is the link: https://youtu.be/lhHVt1HQquM Big thank you to @polarisptphx and all you do to get ballers back on the field stronger and healthier than ever before!…

After witnessing some (former) Wildcat on Wildcat violence on Saturday, we are now looking at a new QB1 in Iowa City this week Brendan Sullivan came on in relief of an injured Cade McNamara to lead Iowa to 35 points in just over 15 minutes. Though we never want to see an injury, McNamara's concussion midway through the second quarter gave the Iowa …

Well . . . that wasn’t good. After what felt like a corner-turning win against Washington and an another opportunity to add to the Hawkeyes’ season win total, the big goals of the season were severely derailed with a surprising defeat in East Lansing against a dominant Michigan State team. The Hawkeye 4DT guys revisit a total team collapse and try …

So, that’s what it feels like to have fun watching college football?!? This week, the 4DT guys return to discuss a full team, all three phases, four quarter, rude welcoming of new B1G-member, the Washington Huskies. With 40 points scored by the offense, plenty of positives to talk about, including discussions about seven straight scoring drives, co…

Even though it was the result we expected, it doesn’t mean it’s a result we liked. This week, the Hawkeye 4DT guys relive another lackluster performance against one of college football’s blue bloods - this time at the hands of the Buckeyes of the Ohio State. While it’s tough to take too much from a game like this, Brian and Zach nonetheless dive de…

GCU Softball's grad student-athlete Makaiya Gomez and senior Emily Darwin recap there great 2024 season, share their favorite on and off field moment, share their recruiting story to GCU, and share their keys to success! @AZInTheCircle shines a light on talented, hardworking high school and college softball players and coaches in and from the 48th …

Now that the bye week is behind us, the Hawkeye 4DT guys get to focus on the #3 Buckeyes in Columbus on Saturday. Unsurprisingly, the guys view this one a little differently, though Brian does bring a little more positivity and optimism than would normally be expected - but there is no doubt that both see a very big challenge against the “best team…

Floyd is home again and Iowa fans get to enjoy a joyous bye week!! After enduring another slow start, Kaleb Johnson and the running game ground the Gophers into dust with a 17 point outburst in the third quarter, paving the way to a 31-14 blowout in Minneapolis! This week, Brian and Zach take the bye week opportunity to enjoy and recap the Minnesot…

After getting back in the win column, some might say we still don't know a lot about the 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes with more questions than answers so far this season. Is the rushing offense for real? What is with all the big plays against us? Is Kaleb Johnson a Heisman candidate? Can CDJ and Tory Taylor get extra years of eligibility? Can we play a full …

Tough to say where it all went wrong, but enough went wrong that, after a 13-0 halftime lead, your Hawkeyes ultimately fall to Iowa State, 20-19, on a last second 54 yard field goal. The guys try to work through what they saw - finding significant positives in the day of Kaleb Johnson, but also looking in a lot of other directions for some less pos…

With the standard caveat - “it was just an FCS team” - that Illinois State game was a lot of fun! In what seems like forever, Iowa was efficient and effective on offense, scoring 5 offensive TDS, with 3 TD catches by WRs (matching the WR total from 2023 and exceeding the total from 2022, all in one game) and racking up close to 500 total. yards. As…

Now that all the previews have been shared, the wait is over - we are finally in game week for your Hawks! For the first time in 2024, the Hawkeye 4DT guys bring you a 4DT breakdown in advance of this weekend's season opener against the Redbirds of Illinois State. No more exciting time of year than the anticipation of a new season - particularly on…

Another week closer to kicking off the 2024 campaign for your Iowa Hawkeyes! Before the Hawkeye 4DT guys move into game-week mode with their initial 4DT breakdown of the season, they first have some final pre-season housekeeping to do with their final phase preview with the special teams. Are we getting to "In Levar We Trust" territory with the spe…

While last week was all about change, this week is all about consistency as the guys preview the defensive side of the ball. The Hawks have won 10 games in a season a couple times recently, and we know that much of the credit goes to Broyles Award winner, Phil Parker, and his stalwart defensive units! Will this year’s unit measure up to last year’s…

Hawkeye 4DT - 2024 Offensive Preview The Hawkeye 4DT guys are (finally) back to kick-off another set of pre-season previews as we all count down to the kickoff of the 2024 football season! Starting this year’s previews is the offensive side of the ball. Given this is Iowa football, we all know what to expect from Iowa’s offense - well, that was the…

Central Arizona softball head coach Madison Hackbarth shares where her team is heading into the post season, and her dual role in recruiting players to her JUCO team and working to get them recruited after their 2 years at Central. Finally, Coach Hackbarth shares her own recruiting journey. Thank you for watching Season 1 (22 episodes in total). We…

Representing southern Arizona, junior from Ironwood Ridge H.S. Mia Gutierrez (uncommitted), and junior from Canyon Del Oro H.S. Amelia Streuber (Oregon State commit) recap their fall ball travel seasons, share great moments from their current high school seasons, and also share their upcoming summer schedules. Amelia shares her recruitment journey …

Representing Northern Arizona, Coconino High School junior Kaitlyn Tso (California State University Northridge softball commit) shares her recruiting journey to CSUN, her current high school season, and what she loves most about softball. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on talented/hardworking high school and college softball players and coaches in a…

Sandra Day O'Connor H.S. (Phoenix, AZ) Junior Rachel Davis (2025 uncommitted) and Sophomore Sydnee Williams (Class of 2026) share highlights from their current high school season, recap their fall ball, talk through their highlight videos, and hear what their summer schedule is looking like, and finally what they each love most about softball. @AZi…

Sandra Day O'Connor junior Rachel Davis, and sophomore Sydnee Williams, talk about their great teammates and the upcoming Arizona 6A State Playoffs. Full episode airs this week. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on talented/hardworking high school and college softball players and coaches in and from the 48th State. #Fastpitchsoftball #softballseason #s…

Arizona State University's Head Softball Coach Megan Bartlett shares where her team is now, recaps her arrival to Tempe, reviews the 2024 signees due on campus in the fall, and shares her recruiting journey to play softball for the Fighting Irish in South Bend, Indiana. #GoDevils @AZinTheCircle shines a light on talented/hardworking high school and…

Arizona State University's Head Softball Coach Megan Bartlett, shares a bit about a couple of the players making an impact currently for the Sun Devils. Full episode airs Thursday night, April 25th. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on talented and hardworking high school and college softball players and coaches in and from the 48th State. #Softball #D…

Seton Catholic Prep (Chandler, AZ) sophomore, Brooke Zuluaga, and Corona Del Sol (Tempe, AZ) sophomore, Kaylie Pequeno, recap their fall ball season, what they are looking forward to this high school season, and they each share their upcoming summer tournaments. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball …

Seton Catholic Prep (Chandler, AZ) sophomore softball player, Brooke Zuluaga, shares her approach when behind in the count. Brooke and Corona Del Sol (Tempe, AZ) sophomore softball player, Kaylie Pequeno, full episode airs this weekend. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players from and in the 48…

Trinity University softball signee, senior Mariana Garcia (Canyon View H.S. in Phoenix, AZ), and softball commit, senior Lexi Walper (Seton Catholic Prep H.S. in Chandler, AZ), share their recruiting journeys, what they love about softball, and looking forward to playing softball for Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. @AZinTheCircle shines a…

Trailer #2 for Episode 16: Trinity University signee, senior Mariana Garcia (Canyon View H.S.), and senior commit Lexi Walper (Seton Catholic Prep H.S.) express their gratitude for the opportunities softball has provided them. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college players and coaches from and in the 48th stat…

Seton Catholic Prep Senior and Trinity University softball commit, Lexi Walper, and her future college roommate, Canyon View H.S. Senior Mariana Garcia, a Trinity University softball signee, talk about their last high school and club season along with sharing their recruiting journeys. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high scho…

Verrado H.S. Senior, and St. John's commit, Abbey Feld, and Notre Dame Prep Junior, Sammy Swords, recap their fall season, current high school season, and their upcoming 2024 summer club travel schedule for Athletics Mercado AZ 18u-Mo. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches in and …

Verrado H.S. Senior softball player, Abbey Feld, shares what was the most productive use of her time during the recruiting process. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college players and coaches from and in the 48th state! #Softball #CollegeSoftball #HighSchoolSoftball #SoftballPodcast #D1Softball…

Highland H.S. softball teammates, Karsyn Norton and Collin Hess, share their past summer and fall ball experiences, as well as what they are looking forward to this high school 2024 season, and after with the upcoming summer travel ball season. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coache…

Highland High School Softball Player Sophomore, Karsyn Norton, shares looking forward to summer 2024 club ball with Athletics Mercado AZ 18u-Mo. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches from and in the 48th state. #Softball #HighSchoolSoftball #CollegeSoftball #SoftballRecruiting…

Pinnacle High School softball players: Junior Alexa Wilde (University of New Mexico softball commit), and Sophomore Sienna Caro talk about high school team chemistry, fall ball, summer ball, and Alexa shares her recruiting story leading up to her commitment to the Lobos. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college …

University of New Mexico softball commit, junior Alexa Wilde, talks about how great team chemistry has made her team special this spring at Pinnacle high school. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches. #Softball #CollegeSoftball #d1Softball #HighSchoolSoftball…

Pinnacle High School (Class of 2026), Sienna Caro, gives insight on what she thought was the difference from 16u pitching to the Power 5 pitchers she faced in 18u club ball in the summer of 2023. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches in and from the 48th State. #Softball #d1softba…

George Washington University Softball Signee, Senior Katie Hendrickson (Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix Country Day School), recaps her fall 2023 season on the Athletics Mercado AZ 18u-Mo team, high school ball, the upcoming summer of 2024 club season, as well as her own recruitment journey, and what she likes best about Washington D.C. #Softball #CollegeSoft…

George Washington signee, Katie Hendrickson (Senior at Phoenix Country Day School), explains the pivotal decision in her recruitment journey. Full episode airs Thursday March 14th, 2024. #softball #softballrecruiting #collegesoftball #D1Softball @azinthecircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coach…

Red Mountain High School (Mesa, AZ) Junior Kendall Cochran (Utah State commit) and Senior Payton Maguire (Ave Maria signee) share their own recruitment journeys, the current high school softball season and summer ball coming up in a few months. Enjoy! Thank you Pure Green Juice Bar in Tempe for sponsoring our show and celebrating Arizona State Soft…

Red Mountain H.S. Junior, Kendall Cochran, talks about what made the biggest difference in her recruitment process. See Junior Kendall Cochran and Senior Payton Maguire, both on Red Mountain H.S. softball team, share their recruiting journeys when the full episode airs this Thursday, March 7th. #softball #softballseason #collegesoftball #softballre…

Hamilton High School Junior Amirah Lenon (Howard University commit), and Sophomore Rylan Bibiloni talk about high school softball, club fall ball 2023, the recruitment process, and upcoming 2024 summer schedule. #Softball #CollegeSoftball #D1Softball #ArizonaSoftball @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college soft…

Out of Hamilton High School, Junior Amirah Lenon (Howard University softball commit), shares her take on the recruiting process, "Trust the process... Good things come when you work for it." @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players in and from the 48th state. #Softball #collegesoftball #D1Softba…

Hamilton High School Sophomore, Rylan Bibiloni, talks about representing Team Spain in this summer's Triple Crown International Challenge tournament in Westminster, CO. Full episode with Rylan, and Hamilton High School Junior, Amirah Lenon (Howard University softball commit) airs Sunday morning, March 3rd, 2024. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on har…

Sandra Day O'Connor High School Junior, Charleigh Schuettler, goes in depth on the recruiting process, on how much she enjoys SDO softball, and playing for the Athletics Mercado AZ-Mo organization. #CollegeSoftball #HighschoolSoftball #Softball #D1Softball #SoftballRecruitingBy Javier Zuluaga

Phoenix, AZ Sandra Day O'Connor High School Junior and Rutgers softball commit, Charleigh Schuettler, describes her "December to remember" moment on the ups and downs of the recruiting process. Full Episode airs Sunday Feb. 25th See bio for links to all our @azinthecircle episodes. #softballrecruiting #softball #collegesoftball #D1 #softballseason …

Queen Creek High School Senior, Cece Marquez, recaps her 2023 summer and how the tournament in Colorado made a huge impact on her recruitment. The UTEP softball signee, tells her younger self to, "Trust in God's plan." @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches in and from the 48th sta…

Queen Creek High School Senior, and UTEP softball signee, Cece Marquez shares story of her reaction to offer from UTEP Associate Head Coach Brittney Matta this past summer (2023). @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches from and in the 48th state. #D1Softball #CollegeSoftball #HighS…

Queen Creek softball Senior, Cece Marquez, shares what she would tell her younger self about the recruiting process knowing what she knows now. Cece will be attending the University of Texas at El Paso in the fall of this year (2024). @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and coaches in and f…

Grand Canyon University's head softball coach Shanon Hays is in the circle with us talking about the type of "kids" he loves to recruit, the 3 simple rules to follow when playing for GCU, and his great players and staff. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players in and from the 48th state. #Lopes…

Grand Canyon University Head Softball Coach talks about playing well enough to give yourself a chance to win throughout the entire season. Full episode to air on Sunday, Feb. 4th, just 5 days before GCU opens up the 2024 regular season at home vs. the Wisconsin Badgers on Friday February 9th, 1st pitch at 4pm. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardw…

Grand Canyon University Grad-Student All-Americans Ashley Trierweiler and Kristin Fifield open up about their last collegiate season, their own journey to GCU, and what they would tell their younger selves when going through the recruitment process. @AZinTheCircle shines a light on hardworking/talented high school and college softball players and c…