Senior Jillian Olsen, the center fielder for the Mankato West softball team, has been a key player for the Scarlets again this spring.

She has thrived as West’s leadoff hitter with 17 runs scored and seven stolen bases so far this season. Olsen has made several big plays in the outfield, including a key diving catch in a win over No. 1 Mankato East last week. 

Olsen is a four-year starter, two-year captain and earned All Big-Nine Conference honorable mention last season.

She also participates in band, jazz band and basketball and won the Triple A award for 2024-2025 school year.