We are proud to share that Ray-Pec 2026 graduate Kelsie Donaldson has been named the 2025-2026 Missouri Softball Gatorade Player of the Year.
Gatorade Player of the Year is the top honor in high school sports, celebrating the best high school athletes in each state for their excellence in sports, academics and community.
Donaldson helped lead the Panthers to the Class 5 State Championship this season. Ranked as the nation's No. 25 softball prospect in the Class of 2026 by Perfect Game, Donaldson has also made a significant impact off the field.
She has volunteered as a Special Education Peer Model Intern, supported Ray-Pec's Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Banquet, and dedicated her time to Special Olympics programs, including helping organize a prom for participants. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play softball at North Carolina State University this fall.