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Brooke Moeai: The Epitome of Wildcat Softball
4/27/2022 10:00:00 AM | Softball
This is part two in a four-part series celebrating Weber State softball's Class of 2022.
Two-time high school MVP in the greater Los Angeles area.
Four-time selection to the all-area first team.
Member of the Mexican Junior National team.
Despite the incredible high school and club resume, Brooke Moeai's tenure at Paramount High School and time spent playing club ball for a team based in southern California didn't garner a ton of attention from many colleges.
The lack of recruiting love really weighed on the lovable senior's heart and mind. As high school was coming to a close, the nerves set in that she might not be able to continue playing the game that had always been such an important part of her life. But toward the end of Moeai's prep career, unbeknownst to her, her collegiate journey was just about to get started.
Her club team took off for a tournament in Colorado where Mary Kay Amicone was sitting and watching, hoping to poach another signee for her class of 2018.
Amicone watched one game. Moeai, affectionately nicknamed "B-Moe," gave the following description of that one game: "I can't even tell you how good of a game it was."
Amicone offered a scholarship, and B-Moe hadn't even heard of Weber State at the time the offer was extended. On the drive back home from Colorado, the uber-versatile Moeai took a pit stop in Ogden and fell in love with the campus. She signed her letter of intent and the Junction City soon became her collegiate home.
Making the jump from competitive prep ball all the way to the Division One level is not easy, though. B-Moe lamented, "I wish someone had told me that we play softball every single day."
Although that change is sometimes difficult for freshmen, B-Moe made the most of her playing time and helped the 2018 Wildcats to a Big Sky Conference regular season title. She noted that the winning and the culture created by her teammates and coaches helped ease the growing pains.
The success continued in the historic 2019 season, as B-Moe still saw some time at the plate and played wherever the coaches asked her to in the field. She was a contributor with the bat and in the field, and Weber State went on to win the conference crown, as well as winning a game in the NCAA regionals.
The 2020 season was cut short, but Moeai was seeing regular action prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Then disaster struck during in the fall practices when preparing for the 2021 season.
The right-handed B-Moe was doing fielding drills in the outfield. While she planted her right foot getting ready to throw, her knee gave out. The doctor's verdict: a complete tear of the ACL, a torn calf muscle, and a torn LCL.
Moeai, who Amicone describes as "the epitome of Wildcat Softball," could have easily given up or retired. Instead, she went to physical therapy, put the work in, and was back on the field after just six months of rehab.
Since her return, B-Moe has been a leader and an unbelievable teammate. She's been a vital piece of the team's success throughout her career, including this season. Moeai is on record having called this season's Wildcats "different." She cited last year's disappointment in the conference tournament and said that this year's squad has a chip on its shoulder. She emphasized that team and personal accountability are extremely healthy and are at all-time highs. As a leader of the team, Moeai takes pride in having been part of the foundation that has built this kind of a culture.
Moeai continued to point out how this year's group is different and went on to say, "We want to do something special this year."
She saw something different about this team during a game against Utah Valley earlier this season. Down 7-0 in the fourth inning, and in danger of potentially losing via run-rule, B-Moe said that the team huddled up without the coaches. They looked each other in the eyes and said, "Let's get really tough these next few outs. Let's get gritty at the
plate and let's pass the bat with each other."
That game's result: an 8-7 Wildcats win.
Moeai is a special player on a special team at a special time; coaches and teammates alike rave about their time and interactions with B-Moe.
"B-Moe has fought through adversity with an amazing attitude," a beaming Amicone said of her senior. She continued, "Her love for her teammates and coaches is one of the best legacies any player to wear our jersey has ever had. It's been an honor to coach her and watch her grow and develop into an incredible person."
Moeai's teammates? Yeah, they all love her, too.
As far as how B-Moe hopes Wildcat Nation and the program will remember her, Moeai said, "I want them to remember me as that big light on the field. Big smile. Just cares all about the team. You're only making your college experience what you're putting into it. I haven't started these last two years, but I'm going to do what I can to be there for the team. I want to be the selfless teammate. The one with the energy. I love this team. The seniors ahead of us built a good culture and I wanted to keep that going."
That trademark smile, the infectious laugh, and the endless energy. Teammates, coaches, and fans alike will all remember Brooke Moeai: The Ultimate Teammate.
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Two-time high school MVP in the greater Los Angeles area.
Four-time selection to the all-area first team.
Member of the Mexican Junior National team.
Despite the incredible high school and club resume, Brooke Moeai's tenure at Paramount High School and time spent playing club ball for a team based in southern California didn't garner a ton of attention from many colleges.
The lack of recruiting love really weighed on the lovable senior's heart and mind. As high school was coming to a close, the nerves set in that she might not be able to continue playing the game that had always been such an important part of her life. But toward the end of Moeai's prep career, unbeknownst to her, her collegiate journey was just about to get started.
Her club team took off for a tournament in Colorado where Mary Kay Amicone was sitting and watching, hoping to poach another signee for her class of 2018.
Amicone watched one game. Moeai, affectionately nicknamed "B-Moe," gave the following description of that one game: "I can't even tell you how good of a game it was."
Amicone offered a scholarship, and B-Moe hadn't even heard of Weber State at the time the offer was extended. On the drive back home from Colorado, the uber-versatile Moeai took a pit stop in Ogden and fell in love with the campus. She signed her letter of intent and the Junction City soon became her collegiate home.
Making the jump from competitive prep ball all the way to the Division One level is not easy, though. B-Moe lamented, "I wish someone had told me that we play softball every single day."
Although that change is sometimes difficult for freshmen, B-Moe made the most of her playing time and helped the 2018 Wildcats to a Big Sky Conference regular season title. She noted that the winning and the culture created by her teammates and coaches helped ease the growing pains.
The success continued in the historic 2019 season, as B-Moe still saw some time at the plate and played wherever the coaches asked her to in the field. She was a contributor with the bat and in the field, and Weber State went on to win the conference crown, as well as winning a game in the NCAA regionals.
The 2020 season was cut short, but Moeai was seeing regular action prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Then disaster struck during in the fall practices when preparing for the 2021 season.
The right-handed B-Moe was doing fielding drills in the outfield. While she planted her right foot getting ready to throw, her knee gave out. The doctor's verdict: a complete tear of the ACL, a torn calf muscle, and a torn LCL.
Moeai, who Amicone describes as "the epitome of Wildcat Softball," could have easily given up or retired. Instead, she went to physical therapy, put the work in, and was back on the field after just six months of rehab.
Since her return, B-Moe has been a leader and an unbelievable teammate. She's been a vital piece of the team's success throughout her career, including this season. Moeai is on record having called this season's Wildcats "different." She cited last year's disappointment in the conference tournament and said that this year's squad has a chip on its shoulder. She emphasized that team and personal accountability are extremely healthy and are at all-time highs. As a leader of the team, Moeai takes pride in having been part of the foundation that has built this kind of a culture.
Moeai continued to point out how this year's group is different and went on to say, "We want to do something special this year."
She saw something different about this team during a game against Utah Valley earlier this season. Down 7-0 in the fourth inning, and in danger of potentially losing via run-rule, B-Moe said that the team huddled up without the coaches. They looked each other in the eyes and said, "Let's get really tough these next few outs. Let's get gritty at the
plate and let's pass the bat with each other."
That game's result: an 8-7 Wildcats win.
Moeai is a special player on a special team at a special time; coaches and teammates alike rave about their time and interactions with B-Moe.
"B-Moe has fought through adversity with an amazing attitude," a beaming Amicone said of her senior. She continued, "Her love for her teammates and coaches is one of the best legacies any player to wear our jersey has ever had. It's been an honor to coach her and watch her grow and develop into an incredible person."
Moeai's teammates? Yeah, they all love her, too.
As far as how B-Moe hopes Wildcat Nation and the program will remember her, Moeai said, "I want them to remember me as that big light on the field. Big smile. Just cares all about the team. You're only making your college experience what you're putting into it. I haven't started these last two years, but I'm going to do what I can to be there for the team. I want to be the selfless teammate. The one with the energy. I love this team. The seniors ahead of us built a good culture and I wanted to keep that going."
That trademark smile, the infectious laugh, and the endless energy. Teammates, coaches, and fans alike will all remember Brooke Moeai: The Ultimate Teammate.
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