Battling a foot injury that has limited her in recent weeks, OU softball standout Ella Parker has been trying to do anything she can to get some relief from the pain.
“It’s just a matter of handling pain and what pain can do to your mind when it just won’t go away,” Sooners coach Patty Gasso said. “She has gotten better at handling that.”
Parker recently changed shoes in an attempt to find something that would at least help a bit.
The immediate results have been noticeable.
In the Sooners’ 6-0 win over UCF on April 4, Parker blasted a grand slam.
Then Tuesday’s 11-3 Bedlam win at Devon Park, offered even more rock-solid evidence that Parker was turning things around.
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Recent developments have significantly impacted the University of Oklahoma’s softball program, leading to suspensions and departures that have reshaped the team’s dynamics. Coaching Turmoil and Player Suspensions In August 2024, the Oklahoma softball team faced a conference suspension for the remainder of the season due to serious breaches of conduct and sportsmanship. The disciplinary action […]
Patty Gasso, the esteemed head coach of the University of Oklahoma softball team, continues to receive significant recognition for her outstanding contributions to the sport. In February 2025, she was appointed to lead the USA Softball program through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking a pivotal moment in her illustrious career. This appointment underscores her […]
