Freshman (2021)
A multi-sport athlete out of Amador High, Braswell has been a standout athlete on the softball diamond as well as the soccer field, while also excelling in the classroom … A three-year varsity letter winner, Braswell entered her final season of high school softball having played in 68 games, where she has hit at a .545 clip … Braswell has tallied 56 extra-base hits, including 21 home runs ... Braswell was awarded co-offensive MVP honors by her team, while also collecting a First-Team All-League honor … She would follow that effort with a Second-Team All-League honor the very next year while being tabbed a First-Team All-League honoree for the second time.
Personal
When not playing softball, Harleigh enjoys singing and playing the guitar, while also competing on the soccer field … She says playing for the ASU coaching staff, as well as the college-town atmosphere of the City of Tempe, were key factors her decision to become a Sun Devil … Harleigh says her academic interests are math, specifically trigonometry, and calculus, while also being interested in ceramics … Following her Sun Devil playing-career, Braswell says she wants to find a job she loves, but that will also allow her to travel to new places.
Q&A with Harleigh:
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? Kobe Bryant at Mel and Fayes Diner.
One word to describe the feeling of putting on the ASU uniform for the first time: Exhilarating.
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? Bill Bellichik
The most upset you have ever been in a game was: When my varsity soccer team lost in the semifinals by one goal my senior year.
The happiest you have ever been in a game: Playing in a game 2 hours after committing to Arizona State
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? Super bowl XVIII.
What is your walk-up song? Hot by Young Thug.
What did like best about your hometown? The sunsets and my friends.
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: The Blind Side
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: Pat Tillman.
Favorite song from your favorite artist? Warsaw by Jack Harlow
What is one of your favorite quotes? Work smarter not harder.
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? The dishes.
What is your favorite form of exercise? Weightlifting.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My parents, my coaches, and my teammates.
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? 2000 Western conference finals
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Play guitar
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? Robin Williams
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? Call 911 and hang up.
What story does your family always tell about you? That one time I hugged two ducks to death.
What's your favorite TV show and why? Grey’s Anatomy… it makes me want to become a brain surgeon.
If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be? Meredith Grey
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? Jack of All Trades.
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: Needles scare me.
If you could only watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be: Grey's Anatomy
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? The 90's I love the aestethic.
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? Treat others how you wish to be treated.
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life? Continue whether or not to continue playing softball.
What is your favorite road trip destination? South Dakota
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Pineapple, chicken, bbq sauce, and white sauce
What you know now that you wish you knew in high school... Nobody really cares what you do, or wear as much as you think.
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at... midnight
What was the first concert you ever attended? Taylor Swift
The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is: Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
My favorite month... October
Something I have not done, but I will... sky dive
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas, candy canes, cookies, and snow
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Diligent, creative, helpful
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Family Feud
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? Procreate
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? All of the shoes in my GOAT want list.
What is your favorite sport to watch? College basketball
What is your favorite food? Pasta
What is your favorite restaurant? Postino
What is your favorite candy? Starburst
What do you miss the most about being a kid? Freedom from responsibilities.
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? Give my graduation Speech
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? New York.
Dream job: Anything that allows me to travel.
- Appeared in eight games as a freshman.
- Made her first appearance against Montana on 3/5 and drew a walk in her first at-bat.
- Collected her first career hit against UIW on 3/5.
- Smacked her first career home run against UTEP on 3/6.
A multi-sport athlete out of Amador High, Braswell has been a standout athlete on the softball diamond as well as the soccer field, while also excelling in the classroom … A three-year varsity letter winner, Braswell entered her final season of high school softball having played in 68 games, where she has hit at a .545 clip … Braswell has tallied 56 extra-base hits, including 21 home runs ... Braswell was awarded co-offensive MVP honors by her team, while also collecting a First-Team All-League honor … She would follow that effort with a Second-Team All-League honor the very next year while being tabbed a First-Team All-League honoree for the second time.
Personal
When not playing softball, Harleigh enjoys singing and playing the guitar, while also competing on the soccer field … She says playing for the ASU coaching staff, as well as the college-town atmosphere of the City of Tempe, were key factors her decision to become a Sun Devil … Harleigh says her academic interests are math, specifically trigonometry, and calculus, while also being interested in ceramics … Following her Sun Devil playing-career, Braswell says she wants to find a job she loves, but that will also allow her to travel to new places.
Q&A with Harleigh:
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? Kobe Bryant at Mel and Fayes Diner.
One word to describe the feeling of putting on the ASU uniform for the first time: Exhilarating.
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? Bill Bellichik
The most upset you have ever been in a game was: When my varsity soccer team lost in the semifinals by one goal my senior year.
The happiest you have ever been in a game: Playing in a game 2 hours after committing to Arizona State
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to? Super bowl XVIII.
What is your walk-up song? Hot by Young Thug.
What did like best about your hometown? The sunsets and my friends.
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: The Blind Side
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete: Pat Tillman.
Favorite song from your favorite artist? Warsaw by Jack Harlow
What is one of your favorite quotes? Work smarter not harder.
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? The dishes.
What is your favorite form of exercise? Weightlifting.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My parents, my coaches, and my teammates.
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? 2000 Western conference finals
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Play guitar
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? Robin Williams
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble? Call 911 and hang up.
What story does your family always tell about you? That one time I hugged two ducks to death.
What's your favorite TV show and why? Grey’s Anatomy… it makes me want to become a brain surgeon.
If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be? Meredith Grey
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it? Jack of All Trades.
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know: Needles scare me.
If you could only watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be: Grey's Anatomy
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? The 90's I love the aestethic.
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? Treat others how you wish to be treated.
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life? Continue whether or not to continue playing softball.
What is your favorite road trip destination? South Dakota
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Pineapple, chicken, bbq sauce, and white sauce
What you know now that you wish you knew in high school... Nobody really cares what you do, or wear as much as you think.
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at... midnight
What was the first concert you ever attended? Taylor Swift
The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is: Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
My favorite month... October
Something I have not done, but I will... sky dive
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas, candy canes, cookies, and snow
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Diligent, creative, helpful
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Family Feud
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? Procreate
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? All of the shoes in my GOAT want list.
What is your favorite sport to watch? College basketball
What is your favorite food? Pasta
What is your favorite restaurant? Postino
What is your favorite candy? Starburst
What do you miss the most about being a kid? Freedom from responsibilities.
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done? Give my graduation Speech
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? New York.
Dream job: Anything that allows me to travel.