Caldwell Grad Alicia Stanley Commits to Kentucky Wesleyan

Stanley currently plays at Frontier Community College in Illinois.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:25am

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Alicia Stanley, a former standout for the Caldwell County Lady Tigers, has committed to play softball at Kentucky Wesleyan College after her sophomore season at Frontier Community College in Illinois. Stanley is currently batting .316 with 2 home runs and 19 RBIs for the Frontier Bobcats.

Why it matters

This commitment continues Stanley's impressive athletic career, as she transitions from a successful high school program to the NCAA Division II level at Kentucky Wesleyan. Her performance at the junior college level has earned her this opportunity to play at a four-year university.

The details

Stanley batted .292 with a homer and 22 RBIs as a freshman at Frontier, where the team went 23-28. This season, she is hitting .316 with 2 home runs and 19 RBIs for the 9-21 Bobcats. Stanley was recently named the Frontier Bobcat Female Player of the Week after a strong performance that included a 3-for-3 game with a home run and 4 RBIs.

  • Stanley is currently playing her sophomore season at Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Illinois.
  • She was named the Frontier Bobcat Female Player of the Week two weeks ago.

The players

Alicia Stanley

A former standout for the Caldwell County Lady Tigers who is currently playing her sophomore season at Frontier Community College in Illinois, where she is batting .316 with 2 home runs and 19 RBIs. She has committed to play softball at Kentucky Wesleyan College next season.

Frontier Community College

The junior college in Fairfield, Illinois where Alicia Stanley is currently playing softball. The Frontier Bobcats are 9-21 this season.

Kentucky Wesleyan College

The NCAA Division II school in Owensboro, Kentucky that Alicia Stanley has committed to play softball for after her sophomore season at Frontier Community College.

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What they’re saying

“Alicia Stanley highlighted her week in a 10-2 win over Olney Central College on Sunday, March 29, going 3-for-3 with four runs batted in, including a home run and multiple RBI singles.”

— Alicia Stanley, Frontier Community College Softball Player

What’s next

Stanley will finish her sophomore season at Frontier Community College before transferring to play softball at Kentucky Wesleyan College in the fall.

The takeaway

Alicia Stanley's commitment to Kentucky Wesleyan College represents the continued success of the Caldwell County softball program in developing talented players who can compete at the collegiate level. Her performance at the junior college level has earned her this opportunity to play at an NCAA Division II school.