On Friday, March 7, Dakota High School standouts, including Alyssa Balcom, competed in an NCAA Division I softball game for Oakland Golden Grizzlies

Alyssa Balcom and Brooklyn Plitz

By Shelby Review

Mar 8, 2025

On Friday, March 7, three former Dakota High School standouts, including Alyssa Balcom, Brooklyn Plitz and Isabella Crager’s current college team, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, lost 10-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The game took place at Buckeye Field. This was their first matchup against the Buckeyes this season.

The Golden Grizzlies’ next game is scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at 3:05 p.m. at North Athletic Complex against Robert Morris Colonials.

Alyssa Balcom

First baseman and pitcher

Sophomore

6′1″

Brooklyn Plitz

Outfielder

Sophomore

5′3″

Isabella Crager

Catcher

Freshman

5′5″

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