Featured Athlete /// Myah Briggs, New Bloomfield From New Bloomfield to Heights Story By: Kaydi Alderman Photography By: Front Row Film, Paula Allen


            Balancing sports, academics, and leadership roles, Myah is proof of what’s possible when passion meets hard work. 


         “There’s nothing like the rush of throwing a runner out or hitting the  tive All-State honors in softball and multiple All-District, All-Region,         and a growth-focused mindset.


Myah’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. She admits to struggling with the pressure of comparison early in her career, but a coach’s reminder that “comparison is the thief of joy” shifted her perspective. “Learning to celebrate my own successes while stay- ing competitive has been a game-changer,” she said. When faced with discouragement, Myah draws strength from the


 her—for the pure joy and love she felt every time she stepped onto 


Through sports, Myah has learned lessons that extend far beyond the diamond and track. “Softball is a game of failure, but it’s also a game of resilience,” she        lessons have shaped her into a leader and role model for her teammates and younger athletes. One of her greatest mentors is Taylor Bartlett, who she credits with transforming her as a player and person. “He saw potential in me before I even saw it in myself,” she said. “From hours in the batting cage to life conversations, he’s taught me so much about success and perseverance.” Myah


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