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Ara Leonard signs on with Big Bend college to play softball

Tribune Staff

| August 4, 2026

Printed in the August 5, 2026 edition · Page 10

Ara Leonard (center) a May graduate of Winslow High School, signed her letter of intent to play softball at Big Bend Community College in Washington, with her parents Audrey (left) and Rich Leonard (right) by her side. Ara made history as the first female athlete to play on the WHS baseball team before committing to play softball at the college level. — Ara Leonard (center) a May graduate of Winslow High School, signed her letter of intent to play softball at Big Bend Community College in Washington, with her parents Audrey (left) and Rich Leonard (right) by her side. Ara made history as the first female athlete to play on the WHS baseball team before committing to play softball at the college level. Photo by Shawn White