Sheridan Softball Star Sets Arkansas Stolen Base Record

Skylar Sterritt surpasses previous mark of 187 career steals

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:10pm

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Sheridan High School senior Skylar Sterritt has broken the Arkansas high school record for career stolen bases, recording her 188th steal in a game against Pine Bluff. Sterritt, an Arkansas Razorbacks softball commit, has been a standout player defined by her speed and consistency on the basepaths throughout her high school career.

Why it matters

Sterritt's record-breaking achievement cements her legacy as one of the top high school softball players in Arkansas history. Her speed and base-stealing prowess have been a key part of Sheridan's success, and this milestone solidifies her as the state's all-time leader in career steals.

The details

Sterritt recorded her 188th stolen base on Tuesday night against Pine Bluff, surpassing the previous record of 187 set by Hannah Bourgeois from 2013 to 2016. Sheridan head coach Scott Hoffman challenged Sterritt at the start of the season to be a leader for the team, and she has responded by not only breaking the state's stolen base record but also setting the school record in the 100-meter dash last week.

  • Sterritt recorded her 188th stolen base on April 15, 2026.
  • The previous record of 187 career steals was set by Hannah Bourgeois from 2013 to 2016.

The players

Skylar Sterritt

A senior at Sheridan High School and an Arkansas Razorbacks softball commit, Sterritt is the new Arkansas high school record holder for career stolen bases.

Scott Hoffman

The head softball coach at Sheridan High School, Hoffman challenged Sterritt to be a leader for the team at the start of the season.

Hannah Bourgeois

The previous Arkansas high school record holder for career stolen bases, with 187 steals from 2013 to 2016.

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What they’re saying

“I challenged Skylar at the beginning of the year to be the leader of this team.”

— Scott Hoffman, Sheridan Head Softball Coach

What’s next

With eight regular season games remaining before the postseason, Sterritt will have additional opportunities to extend her new state record even further.

The takeaway

Skylar Sterritt's record-breaking performance solidifies her as one of the top high school softball players in Arkansas history, showcasing her exceptional speed and base-stealing abilities that have been a key part of Sheridan's success over the past four years.