Welcome to Starz Gold Rivera
15u Team Page
Head Coach: Chris Rivera
Asst. Coach Katie Lockett
Asst. Coach Dustin Carino
Asst. Coach Cassie Grizzard
Natalie got some quality reps in at the UVA Pitching Clinic. Learning, competing, and continuing to sharpen her craft. Putting in the work to get to the next level!! đź’Ş
Brooklyn had an awesome time attending the JMU Softball Prospect Camp competing alongside some great talent while learning from the JMU coaching staff.
Always learning. Always competing. Always getting better. 🔥
Madalynn Hurd putting in the work at the Liberty Softball Prospect Camp!
Great opportunity to compete, learn, and keep building.💪🔥
Emma Wilson ➡️ App State Mountaineer Camp! ⛰️🥎
Another opportunity to compete, learn, and make your mark! 💛🖤
🚨Welcome to Starz Gold Rivera, Raegan Luck!🚨
We are excited to officially welcome Raegan Luck to the Starz Gold Rivera family!
Raegan comes to us from Caroline High School, where she has established herself as a standout middle infielder and pitcher. Her high softball IQ, ultra-competitive mindset, and confidence on both sides of the ball make her an outstanding addition to our program. Whether she’s making big plays in the infield, competing in the circle, or stepping up at the plate, Raegan brings the intensity, composure, and team-first attitude every coach looks for.
We’re excited to see all that she’ll accomplish in a Starz uniform.
Welcome to the family, Raegan!
🚨Welcome to Starz Gold Rivera, Madalynn Hurd!🚨
We are excited to officially welcome Madalynn Hurd to the Starz Gold Rivera family!
Madalynn is a talented pitcher and utility player who brings versatility, competitiveness, and an outstanding softball IQ to our roster. Her ability to understand the game, make smart decisions, and contribute in multiple positions makes her a tremendous addition to our team.
We’re excited to watch Madalynn continue to grow, compete, and help us reach our goals this season.
Welcome to the family, Madalynn! We can’t wait to get to work!
07/30/2026
🚨Coach Announcement🚨
We are excited to officially welcome Cassie Grizzard to the Starz Gold Rivera coaching staff as our Pitching Coach!
Cassie brings an impressive playing background, competing at the Division I level for both the University of Louisville and Virginia Tech after a standout career at Midlothian High School.
During her high school career, she was named Regional Player of the Year while earning All-State, All-Metro, and First Team All-Region honors. She finished her senior season with an incredible 194 strikeouts in just 110 innings. At the collegiate level, Cassie made 47 career appearances, posted a 3.15 ERA, and earned All-ACC Academic Team honors while competing against some of the top programs in the country.
Beyond her playing career, Cassie has continued to grow as a coach, working with and learning from renowned pitching instructor Rick Pauly.
Coach Cassie is passionate about helping athletes build confidence, master the fundamentals, and compete at their highest level. She is committed to creating a positive environment where players can develop both on and off the field.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Cassie Grizzard to the Starz family! We can’t wait for our pitchers to learn from her experience and leadership.
Team workout at the Pro X Athlete Development Facility before our first AFCS game tomorrow. Time to lock in, and get after it!!