Former Merced High softball star Madilyn “Bubba” Nickles is bringing home a silver medal after being on the world stage for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.
Nickles, 23, happens to be the youngest member of the USA softball women’s national team. Team USA lost to Japan in the gold medal match on Tuesday with a score of 2-0.
“This was an experience of a lifetime and I am so blessed God game me these women as teammates, mentors, and sisters,” Nickles wrote on her Instagram page after the game. “I loved every second of this journey, and I will hold the memories close to my heart forever.”
She had a plate appearance in Game 2 against Canada, and then stayed in for three innings. She started Game 4 against Australia, going 1 for 1 with a walk. She went 1 for 2 in the tournament.
“We have another Olympic medalist to add to our little Central Valley Community!” Natalie Nickles, Madilyn’s mother, wrote on her Facebook page.
Bubba Nickles played softball for Merced High School, and then went on to UCLA. She is an All American and has played in several world championships.
Her proud parents are Ted and Natalie Nickles.
