A picture of Avenlea Harris dressed as the Statue of Liberty

Avenlea Harris is seen dressed as the Statue of Liberty while watching the election results during the Bo Diddley Plaza watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (Lauren Witte/Alligator Staff)

Lauren Witte

Lauren is a third year photojournalism student pursuing a minor in Spanish. She has shot photos for Fresh Take Florida and the Gainesville Sun. Lauren likes roller skating in her free time.

Florida outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) celebrates after scoring her second home run of the game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Alyvia Logan

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By Alyvia Logan | 10:34pm

Florida outfielder Taylor Shumaker (21) celebrates after scoring her second home run of the game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Florida catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) catches the ball at first base during an NCAA softball game against Lindenwood, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | 8:58pm

Florida catcher Jocelyn Erickson (8) catches the ball at first base during an NCAA softball game against Lindenwood, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida pitcher Keagan Rothrock (7) delivers a pitch during a game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Alyvia Logan

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By Alyvia Logan | 8:57pm

Florida pitcher Keagan Rothrock (7) delivers a pitch during a game against Longwood at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025.

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