Softball | 2/5/2026 2:30:00 PM
Today's senior spotlight is
Kyra Collins, a four-year member of the softball team from Kendall Park, N.J. Last season, she played and started in 30 games for the Barons. She looks to be in the outfield mix once again for Head Coach
Daniella Pillar in 2026.
What are you looking forward to most about the upcoming season?
Collins: Watching my teammates improve and pushing each other to be our best. ... and some dubs hopefully
What is your most memorable moment at Franciscan throughout your career?
Collins: Maybe my induction or Easter vigil mass 2025. Or painting a window in the jc, that was pretty awesome. But honestly mostly just like random conversations with my favorite people actually
What are your plans after graduating from Franciscan?
Collins: I wish I knew
Who has made the biggest impact on your life?
Collins: Other than Jesus, probably Daniella Pillar
What is the best piece of advice that you can give to the incoming freshmen at Franciscan?
Collins: Do stuff. Try stuff. Be involved in campus and take advantage of what Franciscan has to offer
FAVORITES
Movie - Pitch Perfect
TV Show - Psych
Bible Verse - Romans 11:36 "For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen."
Actor/Actress - Anna Kendrick or Adam Sandler
Professor - Rebecca Rook
Place on Campus - The tree stump outside the port that faces the bridge, or my common room
TEAM SUPERLATIVES
Fastest - Janey Winner
Strongest - Lorelei Smaciarz
Funniest - Emma Davis
Most Talkative - Lauren Pelletier
Best Dressed - I feel like I don't ever see them not in uniform soooo idk
Best Dancer - Elizabeth Maxwell
Best Singer - Coach Daniella Pillar
Most Likely to Be Last to Practice - Stormy Gail
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