Morgan “Mo” Wilson was a talented and promising softball player who had a bright future ahead of her. She was a member of the Impact Gold National 2K9 team, which won the Alliance 12U Nationals in 2022. She was also selected to the 13U team on the 2022 USA Softball High Performance Program. Sadly, Morgan passed away on December 22, 2022, at the age of 13. The cause of her death has not been revealed yet, but it has been described as an “unfortunate accident” by her coach and family.
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A Multi-Sport Star with a Passion for Softball
Morgan was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, and attended Pineville Junior High School. She was a multi-sport star who excelled in basketball and softball. She averaged 25-30 points per game in basketball and had a 75-mph exit velocity and a long-distance strength of 232 feet in softball. She played as a third baseman and outfielder for the Impact Gold National 2K9 team, which is based in Texas. She was a leader on and off the field, with a high batting average, clutch hits, and an infectious smile.
According to Extra Inning Softball, Morgan was ranked as one of the top 30 players in the Class of 2027. She was praised for being a “true utility player” who could hit and make plays that kids her age shouldn’t be able to make. She was also recognized by USA Softball as one of the top performers at the 2022 High Performance Program National Selection Event, which is designed to identify and develop young talent for future national teams.
A Devastating Loss for the Softball Community
Morgan’s sudden and tragic death has shocked and saddened the softball community, which has expressed its condolences and support to her family and teammates. Her funeral services were held on December 30, 2022, at Zion Hill Church in Pineville, Louisiana.
Impact Gold, the organization that Morgan played for, has set up a GoFundMe page to help her parents, Mario and Danielle Wilson, with the financial burden that they are facing. The page has raised over $12,000 so far, surpassing its initial goal of $10,000. The page also features tributes and memories from Morgan’s friends and coaches.
USA Softball, the national governing body of softball in the United States, has also issued a statement on Twitter, saying that they are “saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Morgan ‘Mo’ Wilson” and that they “join the softball community in mourning Mo’s loss as her passion & presence on and off the field will be dearly missed.”
Morgan “Mo” Wilson was a softball star who had a lot of potential and a lot of love for the game. She will be remembered for her talent, her personality, and her impact on everyone who knew her. She was taken away too soon, but she will never be forgotten.
