Kennedy Cole - Softball - Kent State Golden Flashes

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Photo by: Nate Manley

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Kennedy Cole

Class:
Freshman
Position:
C/UTL
Hometown:
Hopkins, Mich.
Prev School:
Wayland Union
High School:
Wayland Union

2023 SEASON
• Appeared in 11 games and made two starts
• Made collegiate debut vs. Boston on Feb. 24

PRIOR TO KENT STATE

Was an All-Conference, All-County, All-District and All-Region performer all three years of high school competition
Was named to the All-State First Team once and was an All-State Honorable Mention once
Twice included in the Grand Rapids Area Dream Team
Had a .473 batting average senior year and hit 12 doubles, 10 triples and 5 home runs
Was perfect in the field senior year, sporting a 1.000 fielding percentage and no errors

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Wednesday, April 29

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Wednesday, April 29

SB 50th Anniversary

Monday, July 21

25 SB HYPE

Friday, July 18

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

Five Kent State softball players celebrate together on the infield dirt, exchanging high-fives after a play. The players are wearing gold Kent State jerseys with white pinstripe pants and navy socks. Visible jersey numbers include 24 and 6. A fielding glove is visible on one player's hand. A sunny, tree-lined outfield fence is visible in the background with an opposing player in light blue visible in the distance. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Golden Flashes Walk-Off Western Michigan in Nine-Inning Thriller to Close 2026 Season

Sunday, May 03

Kent State softball Senior Day celebration on the field at Devine Diamond. Three seniors are honored alongside their families. From left, the family of the late Cara Neumann holds a framed light blue number 17 jersey and bouquet of flowers in her memory. In the center, senior Kasey Markusic stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 26 jersey and bouquet of flowers. On the right, senior Brynn Libler stands with her family, holding a framed gold number 3 jersey and bouquet of flowers. A fluffy gray and white dog stands in the center of the group. The dugout and stadium seating with fans are visible in the background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner."

Kent State Drops a Pair in Senior Weekend Series Opener

Saturday, May 02

Kent State softball players huddle together during a game against Akron. Several players in gold Kent State jerseys, including number 8, gather closely around teammate Kasey Markusic, who is centered in the frame with a focused expression. A player to the right wears a navy Kent State headband. The dugout is visible in the blurred background. The Ohio Flash, Kent State Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos appear in the bottom right corner.

Golden Flashes to Host Senior Weekend Series Against Western Michigan

Thursday, April 30