Junior pitcher Sejal Neas has overcome acute lymphoblastic leukemia to excel as a top pitcher for App State Softball, demonstrating a battle-tested mentality shaped by early life challenges.

By the Numbers
  • Diagnosed at age 2.5, fought cancer until age 5, and declared cancer-free.
  • 183 strikeouts in nearly 300 innings at App State.
  • Appeared in 71 games, making 43 starts, and earned 24 wins on the mound.
State of Play
  • Neas continues to excel as a top pitcher for the Mountaineers.
  • Currently living her life as a student-athlete who is cancer-free with no long-term effects.
  • Getting check-ups every couple of years to ensure no cancer has returned.
Bottom Line

Sejal Neas's inspiring comeback story from childhood cancer to Division I softball success is a testament to her resilience, impacting her life and inspiring others to believe in themselves.