Duke softball senior pitcher Jala Wright was a diva at five years old. It’s 17 years later and nothing has changed except the slang used to describe the star’s presence on the field. Jala, nicknamed Slaaay-la by her teammates, remains a diva, slinging the ball from the circle with style, grace and confidence for the ACC champion Blue Devils.
“Five-year-old Jala was a sassy pants for sure,” said Wright when reflecting about her younger self. “She flipped her hair around, maybe did a cartwheel on the field here and there. She definitely had an attitude about her, but she was fun.