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Karlyn Pickens' parents shed light on Tennessee's record-breaking pitcher, Smokey's journey
Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens handles a lot of pressure, but her parents help keep her grounded through record-breaking ...
Tennessee star Karlyn Pickens sets NCAA record for fastest pitch: See comparisons
Record-breaking pitcher Karlyn Pickens takes the mound today to challenge the UCLA Bruins in Women's College World Series ...
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There's more to Tennessee flamethrower Karlyn Pickens than the fastest pitch ever in softball
Karlyn Pickens, a University of Tennessee softball pitcher, has won back-to-back SEC Pitcher of the Year awards and set a record for the fastest pitch ever recorded. Meditation and visualization ...
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Tennessee softball's Karlyn Pickens, Oklahoma coach seen as standard-bearers heading into WCWS
Karlyn Pickens' increased velocity and improved mechanics are attributed to work with pitching coach Megan Rhodes Smith. ESPN analyst Amanda Scarborough noted Pickens' growth as an emotional ...
Oklahoma will face hard-throwing Karlyn Pickens in quest for 5th straight Women’s CWS title
The Oklahoma Sooners may face their toughest road yet as they seek a record fifth straight Women’s College World Series ...
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Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens owns fastest softball pitches ever thrown
Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens has thrown the three fastest pitches in softball history, including a 79.4 mph pitch against Nebraska. Pickens' record-breaking pitches occurred ...
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