LOGAN — Their path took the long way around, but a pair of former local high school softball stars, infielder Kenzee Hale and outfielder Olivia Marble, have made their way back home, signing as transfers with Utah State. Both were stars at their respective high schools, each winning a 4A state title and earning All-State honors. Hale made her name at Ridgeline, being named All-Valley Softball Player of the Year along with her All-State recognition in 2021 and in 2022 led the Riverhawks to their first-ever softball title as a school. Marble, formerly Olivia Taylor, prepped at Bear River and in her senior season in 2021 earned All-Region and All-State along with being named the state tournament MVP. Marble went viral during the tournament for a home run-denying catch she made in the 4A state championship game, leaping backward over the outfield fence to snag the ball out of the air on the fly. CATCH OF THE YEAR!!! Watch Bear River Center Fielder Olivia Taylor going airborne, clearing the fence to make this catch in the @UHSAAinfo State Championship game. @KSLSports l @BRHSinfo l @BearRiverCoach pic.twitter.com/9aw1f1Fhu5 — Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_TV) May 22, 2021 The play ended up being featured on