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McKenna O'Sullivan is this week's Tuesday Teammate of the Week!

McKenna O'Sullivan just wrapped up her freshman year with Santa Fe Softball in 2026 and will be returning to play for the 2027 season. O'Sullivan is a Gainesville local, graduating from Gainesville High School, to play for the Saints. In the classroom, she is a psychology major, dedicating herself to both her studies and the success of the program.

During her first year with the Saints, O'Sullivan earned a strong reputation in the Santa Fe community as an active leader on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC). In the offseason, O'Sullivan been present at many local community events to offer a student-athlete perspective to those in the audience. 

On the field with Santa Fe Softball, she appeared in 25 games. She posted 7 RBIs, had 3 extra base hits, and one home run. She slugged .370 and reached base at a third of her at bats. 

UF Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine sponsors a "Teammate of the Week" selection from all five Santa Fe Saints sports teams. The student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), the SF sport specific coaches, and the athletic director nominate deserving Saints for this weekly award. Teammates of the week will embody the character qualities the SAINTS (Seek, Aware, Integrity, Noble-Minded, Thankful, and Safe) emphasize and value. SF Student-Athletes who impact their team, community, classmates, and families for the better are the best candidates for this weekly award hosted by proud SF partner UF Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.