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Orange Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Orange Beach's Jayde Palmer Named Softball America High Player of the Week
The 2028 four-star middle infielder had a huge week to open the season for the top-ranked Makos.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 10:40pm
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Jayde Palmer, a 2028 four-star middle infielder for Orange Beach High School, has been named the Softball America High School Player of the Week. Palmer batted .611 with two home runs and 13 RBIs as the Makos, Rivals' top-ranked softball team, picked up six wins to open the season.
Why it matters
Palmer's standout performance highlights the wealth of talent on the Orange Beach High School softball team, which includes several other highly-touted recruits committed to top college programs. The Makos are expected to be one of the top teams in the country this season.
The details
In her award-winning week, Palmer had two games with five RBIs each. Orange Beach High School's roster is stacked with talent, including fellow 2028 four-star MK McMullan, Arkansas signees Katie King and Ava Hodo, Texas Tech commit Taylor Poland, and Teagan Revette.
- The awards were announced on March 10, 2026.
The players
Jayde Palmer
A 2028 four-star middle infielder for Orange Beach High School.
Orange Beach High School
The top-ranked softball team in the country, according to Rivals.
MK McMullan
A 2028 four-star player on the Orange Beach High School team.
Katie King
An Arkansas signee on the Orange Beach High School team.
Ava Hodo
An Arkansas signee on the Orange Beach High School team.
The takeaway
Jayde Palmer's standout performance for the top-ranked Orange Beach High School softball team showcases the wealth of talent on the Makos' roster, with several highly-touted recruits committed to top college programs. The Makos are expected to be one of the top teams in the country this season.
