Alena Hillyard - Softball - Kent State Golden Flashes

Alena Hillyard vs. UMass 2026

Alena Hillyard at Wofford 2026

Photo by: Kobi Everett

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Alena Hillyard

Class:
Redshirt Senior
Position:
P
Hometown:
Manassas, Va.
High School:
Osbourn Park HS

2026 SEASON

Made 27 appearances making six starts in the circle for the Golden Flashes
Pitched 54.1 innings collecting three wins and 22 strikeouts

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Spent 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons at Eastern Kentucky
Junior year was player and pitcher of the year in the Cedar Run District
Led Osbourn Park to a District and Regional Championship

Wednesday, April 29

Wednesday, April 29

Monday, July 21

Friday, July 18

Six Kent State Softball Student-Athletes Earn Academic All-MAC Recognition

Tuesday, June 09

Kent State University softball players and coaching staff gather in a tight huddle on the grass field, viewed from behind. Players are wearing navy blue Kent State MAC conference jerseys and white pants with gold accents, while coaches wear gray Under Armour sweatshirts. Player #2 is visible in the center of the huddle. A Kent State branded banner is visible along the outfield wall in the background. The Ohio outline, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Coach O’Donnell Steps Down as Head Softball Coach, Transitions to Administrative Role

Friday, June 05

Golden Flashes Place Four on 2026 CSC Academic All-District® Softball Team

Tuesday, May 26

Kent State softball player Aaralyn Nogay smiles and high-fives assistant coach Alexandria Whitmore during the Golden Flashes' game against Alabama on February 28, 2026. Nogay is dressed in Kent State's blue and gold uniform with a MAC conference patch, batting helmet, and batting gloves, while Whitmore wears a white long-sleeve shirt and cap. Alabama players are visible in the blurred background.

Aaralyn Nogay Named to 2026 All-MAC Second Team

Wednesday, May 06