Arkansas, playing in Fayetteville, advanced as the NCAA Fayetteville Regional champions before hosting the Super Regional. Notably, infielder Bri Ellis earned numerous accolades during the 2025 Arkansas Razorbacks softball season, including SEC Player of the Year and Softball America National Player of the Year, setting program records for home runs and RBIs. The Razorbacks’ run ended with an elimination loss to Ole Miss in the Fayetteville Super Regional. While not directly involving Zach Tanner Baseball Academy, the club could draw inspiration from the high-level competition in their region’s softball landscape.