Nebraska softball phenom Jordy Bahl makes feelings clear after state passes major law protecting women's sports

Softball phenom Jordy Bahl recently expressed her delight after a key piece of legislation was passed in the state of Nebraska regarding women's sports. On Wednesday, Governor Jim Pillen signed a law that banned transgender students from participating in girls' and women's sports in the proud state.

Bahl, who is a native Nebraskan, and has represented the Corn Huskers softball team since 2024 shared the vindication she felt after the law has been enacted.

"Words can not describe how proud I am to be a Nebraskan, and how proud I am to live in a state whose leaders stand with women. Yesterday, it became law in Nebraska that men can not compete in women’s sports," said Bahl in an Instagram post.

"Getting to wear Nebraska across my chest on the softball field is an honor, but utilizing the platform God has given me to fight for what’s right, especially in my home state, is the greatest honor."

Nebraska became the 25th state with a decree protecting biological women in amateur and professional sports. It can be recalled that on February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order regarding the banning of transgender athletes in women's sports.

Bahl is the reigning Big Ten Player and Pitcher of the Year — the first player to accomplish the feat in the conference's history. After dominating during her high school years at Papillion-La Vista Senior HS in Nebraska, the pitcher took her talents to Oklahoma wherein she would spend two seasons with.

The 22-year-old would win two Women's College World Series titles with the Sooners, along with two First Team All-American selections, and a plethora of honors. She would then move back to her home state's Corn Huskers ahead of the 2024 season and carry her dominance as along with the aforementioned accomplishments, she was also named the NFCA National Player of the Year.

Jordy Bahl selected as 'Nebraska Admiral'

On the same day as the passing of the law, Jordy Bahl was simultaneously awarded with the "Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska" honor.

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The award is regarded as the highest civic honor in Nebraska that is reserved for individuals who have made contributions to the state. Notable recipients of the award include legendary talk show host Johnny Carson, astronaut Clayton Anderson, and former president Gerald Ford.

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