Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens Selected No. 1 Overall in 2026 AUSL Draft
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-05T18:25:21.815Z
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Location: Greaterf Asheville Area
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Weaverville -- May 5, 2026: Weaverville native Karlyn Pickens, a 22-year-old right-handed pitcher, has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) College Draft. Her selection by the Carolina Blaze on Monday, May 4, 2026, marks the culmination of a journey that began on local fields in Western North Carolina.Pickens’ path to professional stardom is deeply rooted in the Asheville area. She started her involvement in softb
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