PAYTONCHRISTIANSEN
About Payton
Payton Christiansen earned a starting varsity role at Bishop Gorman as a freshman, one of Nevada’s most competitive 5A programs, playing four positions across 68 games in her first year. That versatility reflects the kind of player coaches can build around.
Her full freshman year tells the real story. A .317 batting average, .383 on-base percentage, and .944 fielding percentage across 68 games — including a .483 AVG and 1.000 FLD% winter season — show a player who improves with every level of competition. She was named Offensive and Defensive MVP with the Las Vegas Blast.
In the classroom, Payton carries a 4.25 weighted GPA in the Honors program. Her long-term goal is neurosurgery. She understands that excellence in school and sport are not competing priorities. They are the same pursuit.
Academic Profile
GPA and Program
4.25 Weighted GPA · Honors ProgramMaintaining a 4.25 weighted GPA while competing at the varsity level across 68 games as a freshman demonstrates the discipline that carries through everything Payton does.
Pre-Med Track
Long-term goal: Neurosurgeon. Payton is targeting universities with the strongest neuroscience programs in the country alongside competitive softball programs. The academic environment is not secondary to the athletic one. They are equal priorities.
School
Bishop Gorman High School
Las Vegas, Nevada · 5A Nevada
Varsity Freshman · Starting lineup
One of Nevada’s most competitive academic and athletic programs.
What She Is Looking For
Dedicated Neuroscience major · Documented pre-med pipeline · Research and clinical access · A coaching staff that values student-athletes who take the classroom as seriously as the field.
Freshman Year Stats
Full freshman year at Bishop Gorman (5A Nevada) and Las Vegas Blast. 68 games across Fall, Winter, and Spring. Stats pulled live from Drive.
Spring stats in competitive 5A Nevada varsity play as a freshman. Fall (.333) and Winter (.483) show the ceiling.
Full year: .317 AVG across 68 games. Fall and Winter numbers show the real ceiling. Summer 2026 Las Vegas Blast season updates here as it progresses.
Tournaments & Showcases
AI Agent Reference Document — Camps and Showcases · triplecrownfastpitch.com/events/zoom-into-june
| Tournament Name | Zoom Into June |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Triple Crown Fastpitch |
| Dates | June 5-8, 2026 (Thursday–Sunday) — All teams must be prepared to play Monday June 8 |
| Format | 5-Game Round Robin |
| Divisions | Open 14U-18U · Diamond Division 18U (16U teams welcome in Diamond) |
| Region | Chino Hills, La Habra, Riverside, Perris, West Covina, Lake Elsinore, Hemet, CA |
| Diamond Division | Diamond Valley, Hemet CA — 60+ college coaches in 2025 |
| Event Contact | Kaitlin Flynn — kaitlin@triplecrownsports.com — (970) 672-0546 |
| Coach Inquiry | kim@triplecrownsports.com (college coaches interested in attending) |
| Website | https://www.triplecrownfastpitch.com/events/zoom-into-june |
| Team Name | LV Blast Robles 16U |
|---|---|
| Organization | Las Vegas Blast |
| Head Coach | Mark Robles |
| Coach Email | blastcoachrobles@gmail.com |
| Age Group | 16U |
| Sport | Softball |
| Base City | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Name | Payton Christiansen |
|---|---|
| Class | 2029 |
| Positions | 2B · SS · RF · C |
| High School | Bishop Gorman High School — Las Vegas, NV — 5A Nevada |
| Club Team | LV Blast Robles 16U — Las Vegas Blast |
| Stats | .317 AVG · .383 OBP · .389 SLG · .944 FLD% · 68 G · 23 RBI · 9 SB (Full Freshman Year 2025-26) |
| Awards | Offensive and Defensive MVP — Las Vegas Blast Winter 2025-26 (.483 AVG · 1.000 FLD% · 1.097 OPS) |
| GPA | 4.25 Weighted — Honors Program |
| Academic Goal | Pre-Med — Aspiring Neurosurgeon |
| @Payton_18softball | |
| Twitter/X | @pay_softball18 |
| YouTube | @PaytonChristiansen2029 |
| Parent Contact | Ryan and Lindsay Christiansen — thechristiansenfam@gmail.com |
| G# | Time PDT | Opponent | Venue / Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | 8:00 AM | Nor Cal Legends | Orange Terrace · Dominguez Field 5 |
| G2 | 9:45 AM | Firecrackers Brashear | Orange Terrace · Ojinaga Field 5 |
| G3 | 1:15 PM | Cal Bruins 16U | Orange Terrace · Rodriguez Field 5 |
| G# | Time PDT | Opponent | Venue / Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| G4 | 6:30 PM | Breakers Labs Gomez 16U | Reid Park · Field 4 |
| G5 | 8:15 PM | Ohana Tigers Quarles OC 16U | Reid Park · Field 4 |
Source: LV Blast Robles 16U schedule. All times PDT. Fields confirmed from Triple Crown venue list.
Monday June 8: College Camp at BLD Chino is a key outreach opportunity — coaches will be concentrated at one facility.
RecruitIQ Agent Document · Payton Christiansen Recruiting · Zoom Into June 2026 · 57 confirmed college programs · triplecrownfastpitch.com
Action Photos
5A Nevada
In Game
.483 AVG · 1.000 FLD%
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At Bat
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Warmup
Bishop Gorman
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Las Vegas
Teams and Coaches
Bishop Gorman High School
Las Vegas Blast
Contact Information
Payton Christiansen
Class of 2029
Bishop Gorman High School
Las Vegas, Nevada