Claudia Hernandez
When Courtney Clayton took her recruiting trip to El Paso, it was her first time being away from her home of Cornelius, Oregon. On the trip, she stumbled upon UTEP softball fans at a bagel shop, who recognized Clayton and encouraged her to choose UTEP. That’s when Clayton fell in love with the El Paso community.
Four years later, Clayton is on pace to being one of the best ballplayers who has graced the Helen of Troy softball field.
“Honestly, it’s made me grow a lot as a person,” Clayton said. “Going away from home really made me who I am today.