Jensen Named Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year

Nebraska softball incoming freshman Alexis Jensen was tabbed the Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. 

Jensen helped lead Gretna High School to an undefeated record and a 2024 Class A State Championship. Jensen was a member of the Nebraska All-State team in 2023 and 2024, along with being named a three-time Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska selection and two-time captain. Jensen joined Peaches James, Molly Hill, Ashley Hagemann and Jordyn Bahl as the fifth Husker to be a two-time All-Nebraska captain. Over the course of her career, Jensen was part of Gretna’s 2024 state championship team and three district title teams.

In 2024, Jensen posted a 0.29 ERA and a 20-0 record, while striking out 234 batters and allowing only 10 walks. As a hitter, she owned a batting average of .549 and notched 10 home runs and 47 RBIs. 

Jensen holds four program records at Gretna, with a career batting average of .445, 83 career wins, 959 strikeouts and a 1.30 ERA. She also amassed 28 home runs and 124 RBIs during her time with the Dragons.