Featured Athlete /// Shaelyn Boessen, Eugene


Shaelyn Boessen, a standout senior at Eugene High School, ex-      lete.                  to sports is as impressive as her achievements. From hitting home runs in district championships to playing for the Capital City Crush, her journey is a testament to hard work, resilience and the unwav-  year, Shaelyn’s story is one of passion, perseverance and a love for  From a young age, Shaelyn was immersed in the world of sports, inspired by her older sisters, who played softball. “Going to their games when I was younger made me want to play and be just like   Shaelyn’s commitment to sports extends across softball and soc-


  position for Eugene’s inaugural soccer team. Shaelyn decided to play soccer to help keep her in shape for her favorite sport, softball. She describes softball as having a profound impact on her life. “Softball has taught me goal setting, leadership, discipline, and teamwork,” 


“Softball has taught me goal setting, leadership, discipline and teamwork.”


Shaelyn’s Winning Team


Story By: Kaydi Alderman Photograph By: Carrie Boessen


78 /// August 2024


SOFTBALL andFAMILY:


 ments, such as winning the Class 2 District 2 softball championship   hitter during the district championship game with a 3-2 count. The  to start the game.” The game later went into extra innings, when Shaelyn and the Lady Eagles secured the district championship.  ence of her family, coaches and teammates. Her travel ball coach has been instrumental in her development both as an athlete and as a person. “My coaches, parents and teammates have all helped me 





 Shaelyn’s family, including her parents, siblings, and extended fam- ily, are the core of her support system. Her mother, Carrie, and her father, Shawn, hardly ever miss any game, showing unwavering sup-


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