Hall of Fame Feature: Mackenzie Wright

Mackenzie Wright Mackenzie Wright is part of the 2025 Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame induction class. The class will be inducted on Sat., Jan. 18.

Mackenzie Wright appreciated the moments before a softball game. She savored the routine, the excitement of putting on a jersey, tying cleats and grabbing a glove. The next two hours highlighted her day.

"You wake up that morning knowing you have a game," she said. I loved getting ready. It's the best feeling."

Wichita State coach Kristi Bredbenner appreciated Wright's love for the game. She played third base and catcher from 2015-18 and Bredbenner counted on maximum effort every pitch.

"When the game started, you knew there was always going…