On Friday, March 28, 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 29, 2025

On Friday, March 28, three former Dakota High School standouts, including Alyssa Balcom, Brooklyn Plitz and Isabella Crager’s current college team, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, won 11-10 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Green Bay Phoenix.

The game took place at Oakland Softball Field. This was their third matchup against the Phoenix this season.

The Golden Grizzlies’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 5 at 1 p.m. at Ulmer Stadium against Louisville Cardinals.

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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