By Three years ago today, the Women’s College World Series’ final out found Giselle Juarez’s glove.
It seemed right out of a Hollywood script.
Juarez, playing her final game at Oklahoma, dominated Florida State in a 5-1 victory that clinched the 2021 NCAA national championship. After catching the short popup, the pitcher slammed her glove to the ground and joined the celebratory dog pile reserved for champions.
“Honestly, I was hoping it didn’t go in the sun and that they would let me catch it,” said Juarez, who was named WCWS most outstanding player. “It felt so slow motion. Then I just looked up after I caught it and saw (catcher Kenzie) Hansen running at me. It was a surreal, awesome moment.”
The Sooners (56-4) ended their prolific season with a wild ride through the WCWS. They played six elimination games, but never gave up on themselves in earning the program’s fifth national championship.
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