Breaking:OU softball senior Cydney Sanders steps into new, different leadership role with Sooners
Her goal is not to emulate Jayda Coleman. or Hansen Kinzie. Or Brito, Alyssa. As the only senior returner on the OU softball team, Sanders is establishing herself as a leader.
Sanders remarked, “I think of myself as a leader who works behind the scenes.” For example, I will approach that individual one-on-one, probably without anyone noticing. But I am the type of guy who approaches them and then asks them what is on their mind. since I am aware that I have been there already. I understand what it feels like to feel like you are in a rut or to struggle.
At 1:45 p.m. on Friday, Sanders and the second-ranked Sooners play Marshall in the Oklahoma Omni Classic opener at Love’s Field. After playing Kansas at around 4:15 p.m., OU will play the same two opponents on Saturday before playing Kansas City to round off the tournament on Sunday.
Sanders certainly has been through highs and lows. Early last March, there was no one in the country who was hotter at the plate than Sanders. During a 10-game stretch, the San Marcos, California, product hit .611 (11 of 18) with eight home runs and 22 RBIs.
Sanders has continuously supplied a steady glove, despite the offensive production fluctuating during her tenure in Norman. She has only made one mistake in 13 games this season, compared to only four in 344 chances previous season.
Patty Gasso, the coach of the Sooners, remarked, “Everyone speaks about her hitting, but her defense is another level.” And when she arrived, she put in a lot of effort at work. To get on the field, she realized she needed to be an exceptionally skilled fielder. She worked very hard on that. When she sees this, I believe Cyd says, “Let us go for it.” I am not sure whether I am speaking for her, but it is her senior year. Her body also looks fantastic. She is been putting a lot of effort into becoming her
After spending her freshman year at Arizona State, Sanders’ leadership abilities were greatly enhanced over her first two seasons in Norman. Sanders, however, has the kind of leadership this relatively young Sooners squad needs because to her experience, which includes her time with players like Jennings, Coleman, Hansen, and Brito as well as her personal experiences with many highs and lows.
