West Las Vegas Junior Committed to Ole Miss Softball
The standout athlete plans to join the Southeastern Conference program after she graduates high school in 2028.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Softball
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West Las Vegas high school junior Malie Satete has committed to play softball for the University of Mississippi. The decision follows a recruitment process that included interest from several other programs, including Utah State and Syracuse University.
Why it matters
The commitment marks a significant milestone for the local athlete who previously set a state home run record as an eighth grader. Satete chose the university specifically to compete within the competitive Southeastern Conference.
The athlete holds a prior state record for home runs set during her eighth-grade season. She now has two years of high school eligibility remaining before she moves to join the program in Oxford.
The players
Malie Satete
A high school junior from West Las Vegas who is a standout softball player and state home run record holder.
Julie Esquibel
An individual planning to relocate to Oxford, Mississippi, following Satete's graduation.
The details
Satete, who drew attention from schools like New Mexico State and the University of Utah, opted for the University of Mississippi citing the appeal of the coaching staff. She intends to spend her final two years of high school attempting to break her own previous home run record. Following her graduation, the move to Mississippi will see her family join her in Oxford.
Timeline
September 2026: Announcement of the commitment to the University of Mississippi.
Beyond the Strip
This move continues the athletic trajectory established when the West Las Vegas student first set a state home run record as an eighth grader. The decision signals a move to the Southeastern Conference, following a pattern of local talent seeking competitive growth outside the region.
Local fans can continue to watch for Satete's performance on the field over the next two years as she attempts to break her own state home run record. After that period, she will transition to competing for the University of Mississippi in the SEC.
The takeaway
Satete will now focus on closing out her high school career in West Las Vegas before her collegiate debut. Residents should watch for upcoming games over the next two years to see if she can indeed eclipse her own home run record.
Further reading
For more on high school sports developments in the valley, visit the Softball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOAT 7.
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