Kia Stokes named HFL Co-Player of the Month for December

The Heart of America League (HFL) is excited to spotlight Kia Stokes as the December Senior Player of the Month. Stokes is a first basemen/outfielder for Kansas Renegades 24/25.

The 2024 plays a big role at the dish for the Renegades. Stokes recently racked up a .583 batting average and a .615 OBP. She tallied 8 RBIs, 4 singles, a double, and two triples.

Softball Story –

I first started playing softball when younger i don’t know something about it just really fascinated me and around like 8u really started to get into competitive around 10u and played for central elite. After central elite I moved to Kansas kryptonite and played with them up until 14u. Kansas kryptonite broke up and I moved to the outlaws played with them for about a year and eventually made the decision to play with the Kansas renegades my current team.

Favorite Softball memory-

My favorite softball memory has to be when I went to Iowa for nationals. My team had gotten a free day and we went to the lake there and had a whole bunch of fun was good team bonding we went geocaching and ended up stuck in so mud which was fun trying to get out off.

Who is your favorite softball player?

Jayda Coleman

What do you like to do outside of softball?

I like to spend time with family, watch tv and I like to wrestle. I like going to the lake and traveling.

What are some of your current goals – both on and off the field? 

One of my current goals this year is to make it to state for wrestling and I want to work on my speed and agility.

Coaches Feedback-

Tell us a bit about your athlete? As a player, person, etc.

Kia is such a positive, focused personality. She has a great work ethic and energy level that is contagious! Mix all that with her smile and fun loving personality and you know why everyone loves being around her!

Do you have a favorite memory or moment of this athlete?

My favorite memory/moments are when I talk to her .. she listens, looks me in the eye, responds politely, always courteous!

What is the Alliance Fastpitch Player Recognition Program?

The Player Recognition Program was built to recognize and spotlight our individual players in each Member League. Each month, registered Alliance Fastpitch coaches can nominate a player from their age division. League Leadership will review nominations and a monthly stats report from AthletesGoLive (AGL) to determine the League’s Player of the Month.

Following the announcement of each League’s Players of the Month, the Alliance Fastpitch will recognize a National Player of the Month. To be considered for Player of the Month, your team must score League games in AGL so your stats will be included in the League’s monthly report.