For Kremlin-Hillsdale senior Addison “Addie” Schovanec, the softball field has always felt like home. From middle infield, she sees the whole game unfold, reading every hop, every swing, and every small opening to make a play. That view has shaped not only how she plays, but how she approaches the future, as she prepares to take her game to Eastern Oklahoma State College next year.
“What truly motivates me is my love for the game,” Addie said. “That passion fuels my discipline, my work ethic, and my commitment to constantly getting better. Even on the toughest days, that love is what keeps me showing up.”
Her playing style and mindset trace back, in part, to one of her biggest softball inspirations.
“Sydney Romero is one of my biggest role models,” she explained. “She helped inspire my love for the game. I admire that even with a smaller frame like mine, she’s such a powerful and impactful player at the plate and in the field. I wear number 2 because of her.”
Closer to home, Coach Hawkins has been instrumental in shaping Addie’s confidence and competitive edge.
“Coach Hawkins constantly pushed me to become a better player and to show up every day striving to be a better version of myself,” she said. “He taught me to trust my preparation, play with confidence, move on to the next play, and not dwell on mistakes.”
That mindset carried her through countless hours in the cages, on the field, and in practice with teammates. It all came together this past summer in Texas, when her dream became reality.
“When I committed to EOSC to play college softball, it was an incredible feeling,” Addie said. “I’ll never forget telling Coach A at the tournament that I was all in. I’m beyond excited to take this next step.”
Competitive to the core, she loves the challenge of facing top teams like OBA and being pushed in practice by teammates such as Morgan Coryell. Off the field, she’s involved in FCA, FFA, Yearbook, and STUCO, and strives to be a role model for younger girls watching from the stands.
“When people see Kremlin-Hillsdale across my chest, I want them to remember something positive,” she said. “As my mom always tells me, ‘Attitudes are contagious, make sure yours is worth catching.’”
