Second team all state softball player Khatira Keith

Khatira Keith
San Juan Junior ~ pitcher/3b
2A second team
.398 Avg / .460 OBP / 15 2B / 4 3B 3 HR / 35 RBI / 86 IP / 3.35 ERA / 115 K

Head Coach Mike Bowers: “Khatira is the hardest-working athlete in our program. During the offseason she spends countless hours refining her pitching craft. Khatira is gifted. Yes, she is gifted athletically, however her best gift is a desire to work hard and improve every single day. Her work ethic is by far her greatest gift.
“Unfortunately, Khatira has been plagued by injury her entire high school career. Partway through her freshman year she tore her ACL. She exceeded all expectations and returned for the start of her sophomore season.
“Tragically, she tore her ACL again early this season. We knew she was hurt, but she fought through the remainder of our season. Only after the season was over did we learn that her ACL was torn again. She is a relentless competitor, a warrior.”

Additional comments from Coach Mike Bowers
“In addition to our All-State honorees, I believe all the San Juan High School softball players all have the opportunity to play ball at the next level if they choose to. They have learned and grown significantly since entering the program.
“Currently the girls are attending camps to improve their game and gain exposure. They are coming to the realization that they are just as good as any other softball players in the state. With more hard work and dedication they will create future opportunities for themselves.
“We are returning all but one player in 2026. We did lose Sadie Cosby who was a huge asset to our team, but we have many starters and key contributors returning next season: juniors Keegan Palmer, Lizzie Palmer, Miley Harrison, and Danika Meyers; sophomores Colee Crofts and Harmony Oshley; and freshmen Kheirra Keith, Ari Adams, Kynnedy Bingham, and Jayden Benally.
“Finally, San Juan will receive the first group of travel ball players who have many games of experience and success. We are truly excited for the future of San Juan softball.”

Stats Key: Avg = Batting Average OBP = On Base Percentage SB = Stolen Bases / 2B = Doubles 3B = Triples / HR = Home Runs
RBI = Runs Batted In / RS = Runs
Scored / FLD = Fielding Percentage
PO = Putouts / IP = Inn. Pitched
ERA = Earned Run Average
K = Strikeouts