New Mexico State University Athletics

Kelsey Horton cemented her place as one of the most dominant players in NM State softball history. A four-year starter, Horton burst onto the scene as the WAC Freshman of the Year in 2016 and went on to earn back-to-back WAC Player of the Year honors in 2017 and 2018. She also shone in postseason play, capturing WAC Tournament MVP honors in 2018.
 
Horton rewrote the Aggie record books during her career, becoming the program's all-time leader in batting average (.378), home runs (72), RBIs (210), total bases (523), runs scored (207), slugging percentage (.750) and doubles (46). She also owns two single-season records, hitting 25 home runs and tallying 154 total bases in 2018 to highlight her incredible power and consistency at the plate.
 
Today, Horton lives in San Clemente, Calif., and is currently in nursing school and she is set to graduate in January 2026. She shares her life with her boyfriend, Cody Toms, and credits the NMSU community, her coaches, and teammates for helping her achieve this honor and shaping the person she is today.