KATERIN SERPAS WAS MADE TO PLAY SOFTBALL— LITERALLY.
“My mom and dad met when they were younger, playing softball,” she laughed. “They told me how much fun they had when they were dating. If it weren’t for softball, I might not be here.”
Luckily for Hastings, Serpas shares the same love for the game that her parents once did. Now, it’s a family bond.
“What really keeps me going is how much they support me playing,” she said. “They’re at every game, cheering me on, which means so much to me.”
However, the senior faced a setback last season after suffering a wrist injury.
“I was hit by a pitch right on my hand,” she said. “I didn’t cry at first, but when I got to first base, I started bawling. I was out for the season, and it really hurt—physically and emotionally. It made me realize just how much I love the game. I missed it so much. Coach let me ride the bus to every game, hang out with the team, help her coach, and motivate everyone.”
Now that she’s back on the diamond, Serpas is determined to leave her mark on the 2025 season.
Katerin Serpas
“First, I just want to be a good leader and make sure everyone feels included and has fun,” she said. “My hitting is my strength, and I have big goals for my senior year at the plate. I feel like I’ve improved so much since I last played.”
Beyond softball, Serpas has her sights set on attending UT-Dallas, where she plans to study engineering.
“Engineering has been my dream since my freshman year,” she said. “I’m a hands-on person and love to create, which has drawn me to that profession.”
And who knows? Maybe one day, she’ll play co-ed softball— just like her parents—and meet the love of her life.
