Get to Know Florida National University Softball Commit, Ava Baronick

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Name: Ava Baronick

Hometown: DuBois, Pennsylvania 

High School: DuBois Area High School

Primary Sport: Softball

Secondary Sport: Volleyball

Athletic Accolades: Two MVP awards at DuBois, two-time Laurel Mountain League All-Star, and a first-team all-state selection

Commitment: To play softball at Florida National University. Florida National is a private university located in Hialeah, Florida. The institution is home to nearly 4,000 students and competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as an independent. Florida National’s nicknamed the Conquistadors.

Why She Chose Florida National: “I chose Florida National University because as soon as I stepped on campus and practiced with the team, I felt at home. I reached out to the head softball coach and he invited me down to workout with his team. It progressed from there.”

Travel Softball Experience: “I play travel softball for the Central PA Wolfpack 23U team. I have found a family in my travel organization and am surrounded by people who push me and want me to succeed.”

Intended Major: Pre-law and to become a sports agent.

What She Will Miss Most About DuBois: “I will definitely miss my family and friends the most. It will be difficult not being five minutes away from all the people that I care about, but I know I will be back home often.”

Favorite Softball Memory: “My favorite memory from softball was going to Alabama with my travel team and placing fifth overall in a tournament with hundreds of teams.”

Final Notes: “I am super grateful for the opportunity to be playing softball in such an amazing place and I am so excited for the future.”