Community Christian School’s Kassidy Campbell

By Liz Contreras

Having picked up a softball as a 4-year-old, junior Kassidy Campbell has years of dirt under her cleats. What began as a childhood hobby quickly grew into a passion, and today, she brings over a decade of experience and heart to every game.

Though she primarily plays outfield for her travel ball team, Campbell’s versatility shines on the field as she steps into wherever her Community Christian School (CCS) team needs her most. Her flexibility reflects a deep understanding of the game and the growth it’s taken to get there.

She says those lessons have shaped her as a person and as a player.

“What I love about softball the most is the things that this game has taught me,” she shares. “It’s molded me into the person I am today. It has taught me that failure isn’t the end of the world and how to bounce back from it.”

Campbell says her brother Tanner has had the biggest impact on how she plays the game.

“My brother is the hardest working person I know,” she shares. “He is always willing to go hit or play catch with me and I’m just super thankful to have him in my corner!”

While her family helped spark her love for the game, the encouragement deepens through her CCS coaches.

“Coach Morris, Coach Cox, Coach Shane, and Coach Pindell are so welcoming and supportive,” she says. “Every day they make me feel like they are my biggest fans. . . I truly love playing for them.”

That sense of unity is what keeps Campbell coming back to the game each day.

“Being a part of a team is super special,” she says. “Softball is a game of failure, and every day isn’t going to be your day on the field—and that’s why it’s a team sport!” Whether cheering from the dugout or offering a pat on the back during a tough play, Campbell believes in lifting others up as much as relying on them. “We all know how much we work for this game,” she adds, “and it’s so rewarding seeing it pay off for you and your teammates.” For Campbell, every win is sweeter, and every setback is easier when those moments are shared with her friends on the field.

“A moment from my softball journey that I’ll never forget is when my best friend Mallorie and I hit back-to-back home runs at the Colorado Sparkler!”

After high school, Campbell plans to play college softball, though she’s still undecided on her major. Staying rooted in her faith, Campbell says that her identity reaches beyond a ball and glove. “I know I wouldn’t be able to play this game without God by my side,” she says. “My identity is found in Christ, not in softball.”

Wherever her future leads, there is no doubt that Campbell will keep growing—on the field, in her faith, and alongside the teammates and coaches who have made the game so meaningful.