Ya’Mari Reynolds, 17, a Belleview High School senior and highly decorated softball player, was celebrated during her College Signing Day on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Belleview High School’s Media Center at 6:00 p.m.
The superstar pitcher was surrounded by family, friends, coaches, and teammates. Softball coach Gary Greer spoke about how proud he is of Ya’Mari, explaining that the two have worked very closely over the years and that she has become like a daughter to him.
Ya’Mari’s future Wildcats coach, Rufus Green, sent a letter stating that Reynolds has a strong work ethic and that he is very happy she chose Fort Valley to continue her education. Ya’Mari will begin college and continue her softball career at Fort Valley State University in 2026. She accepted a full scholarship to Fort Valley State University in Georgia after receiving several offers, ultimately choosing to become a Wildcat.
Ya’Mari’s parents and younger sister looked on proudly as she signed her Letter of Intent. Her mother, Mary Green, and father, Lamont Snyder, both spoke about how proud and happy they are for her. Ya’Mari said, “My team has pushed me harder, and I’m very grateful for them.”
Ya’Mari Reynolds is the 59th softball athlete from Belleview High School to sign a softball scholarship.
From left, Coach Kerri Ryskamp, father Lamont Snyder, BHS softball pitcher and college-bound Ya’Mari Reynolds, mother Mary Green, sister La’Riyah Barnes, and Coach Gary Greer celebrate Ya’Mari’s College Signing Day at Belleview High School on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Ya’Mari accepted a full scholarship to Fort Valley State University in Georgia and will attend in 2026.
Ya’Mari Reynolds, 17, a celebrated softball star at Belleview High School, signs her National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, to attend Fort Valley State University in Georgia, as her father, Lamont Snyder, mother, Mary Green, and younger sister, La’Riyah Barnes, 10, look on.
