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 3.81 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
3.81 Weighted GPA · Honors ProgramMaintaining a 3.81 weighted GPA while competing at the varsity level across 73 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. 73 games across Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Spring stats in competitive 5A Nevada varsity play as a freshman. Fall (.333) and Winter (.483) show the ceiling.
Full year: .321 AVG across 73 games. Fall and Winter numbers show the real ceiling. Summer 2026 Las Vegas Blast season updates here as it progresses.
Colorado Sparkler
| Tournament Name | Colorado Sparkler / Fireworks |
|---|---|
| Team | LV Blast Robles 16U |
| Organizer | Triple Crown Fastpitch |
| Dates | June 28 – July 5, 2026 |
| Location | Metro Denver, CO (Westminster, Hyland Hills, Thornton, Arvada, Lakewood, Aurora, Brighton) |
| Website | https://www.cosparkfire.com |
| Schedule | https://softball.exposureevents.com/269760/e/schedule |
| G# | Time PDT | Opponent | Venue / Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | 2:00 PM | Chicago Cheetahs Simmons 16U | Lutz Park · Arvada, CO · Field 3 |
| G2 | 4:00 PM | Firecrackers Flores/Estrada | Lutz Park · Arvada, CO · Field 2 |
| G# | Time PDT | Opponent | Venue / Field |
|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | 8:00 AM | Unity-16U Devin/Weston | Youth Memorial · Arvada, CO · Field 2 |
| G4 | 12:00 PM | Colorado Blaze-Mastriona | Youth Memorial · Arvada, CO · Field 1 |
★ Bracket play begins Friday, July 3 — multiple sites across Metro Denver. Times and fields TBD..
Source: LV Blast Robles 16U — Exposure Events. All times MDT. Check softball.exposureevents.com/269760/e/schedule for live updates.
June 28 College Camp: 6 confirmed D1 programs on-site. Payton has direct face time with every coach. Send follow-up emails same day or morning of June 29.
Action Photos
Catching
Catching
Infield
Las Vegas Blast
In Game
In Game
In Game
In Game
Offensive
Teams and Coaches
Las Vegas Blast
Bishop Gorman High School
Contact Information
Payton Christiansen
Class of 2029
Bishop Gorman High School
Las Vegas, Nevada