Amara Okafor #27

High School Information

Graduation Year: 2029
High School: Helix Charter High School
HS Address / City / State: 4200 Lowell St., La Mesa, CA
GPA: 4.25

Travel Team Experience

PowerSurge National 16U
PowerSurge National 14U - Walling
PowerSurge 12u & 10 - Berndes
PowerSurge 10u - Mack/Ross

Highlights & Achievements

Softball Highlights:
Amara Highlight Videos: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c8ozzrha3vfhfyvpfjitk/AM1t6kiQg4WybA1vqg3nSHE?rlkey=dudd12ppb2mlw8wxx6sq0pw6f&st=7d2wye3a&dl=0
Academic Achievements & Extracurricular Activities :
2026 & 2025 - Golden Pyramid Scholars Honoree - Urban League S.D.

Helix Charter High School - Honor Roll Student - 9th Grade

College Preparatory Middle School - Honor Roll Student 8th, 7th & 6th Grade.

Voted 8th Grade Class Most Likely to Compete in the Olympics

High School Sports

CIF 2026 Division Champions- Helix Charter High School (Freshman year on Helix Varsity Softball team)

CIF 2026 Playoff MVP - Helix Varsity Softball

Freshman Volleyball - Placed 1st in League Competition
Softball - Upcoming Spring 2026

Private Coaches

Batting Coach - Jim Ridenour

Athletic References

Raul Olivas - (951) 606-1212
Scott Berndes - Former President & Advisor, Power Surge Softball Org - (858) 775-5898
David Jackel - Sports Medicine/Strength & Conditioning Expert-DC, CCSP, CSCS - (619) 660-0707

Awards & Articles

Amara Okafor is an elite high school softball player based in San Diego, CA. During the CIF 2026 San Diego Section championship game, local sports recaps highlight her as a clutch freshman center fielder for Helix Charter High School. She hit a critical bases-loaded, two-run single to right field to secure a historic title victory. Her impressive hitting metrics, showcasing a .556 batting average for TCS Zoom into June 2026, an exit velocity peaking over 73 MPH, and an elite bat speed of 80.2 MPH.

San Diego Union Tribune & East County Sports - CIF D3: Scotties make history, earn first-ever softball crown - 5/28/2026
“ the bases full, freshman Amara Okafor came through in a huge spot as she laced a single to right field that brought home a pair of runs to give them a 3-1 lead.”
“ Like her fellow freshman Okafor coming through in a big spot in the third inning”
“ Okafor, with the big bat, led the Highlanders as she went 3-4 with a double and two RBI.”
http://www.eastcountysports.com/2026/05/28/d3-highlanders-make-history-as-they-win-first-ever-cif-softball-crown/

Times of San Diego - Helix Charter High spring teams have sights set on championship goals - 4/28/2026
“Freshman centerfielder Amara Okafor commands the outfield and can throw people out from deep in the center. She’s sporting a respectable .385 batting average.”
https://timesofsandiego.com/sports/2026/04/28/helix-teams-sights-championship-goals/

Stats, Highlights & Videos

TCS Zoom into June 2026 - Batting Avg 556 - 3 Home Runs & 4 RBIs

West Outfielders Ranking #21 - Class of 2029 - Extra Innings Softball

National Outfielders Ranking - #93 - Class of 2029 - 2026 National Extra Elite 100

ODM Scorecard/Allister Index - 86.4011 - 2029 National Leaderboard Ranking #26 - 10/18/25

ODM Scorecard/Allister Index - 80.2690 - 2029 National Leaderboard Ranking #64 - 6/30/25

TCS Oktoberfest Shootout 2024 - Batting Avg 588

Camps/Showcases

UCLA Softball Elite Clinic-4/18/26 & 4/19/26 (UCLA Sports Camp)

CAL Softball Elite Clinic-1/31/26 (Cal Sports Camp)

UCLA Softball Elite Clinic-1/17/26 (UCLA Sports Camp)

Softball Exposure Camp - 11/23/25 (The Line Training)

USA Softball High-Performance Program National Selection Event - 12/4/2025 (USA Softball)

Fireworks Sparkler NIT Showcase - 10/25/25 & 10/26/25

OnDeck Softball Showcase & Organizational Challenge - 10/18/25 & 10/19/25

Colorado 4th of July Power Surge Camp - 6/29/25 (The Line Training)

Zoom Prospect Camp - 6/10/2025 (The Line Training)

Whittier College Power Surge Camp - 4/13/25 (The Line Training)

Softball College Exposure Camp - 11/24/2024 (The Line Training)

Power Surge UCSD Camp - 9/26/2024 (The Line Training)

Softball Skills Camp - UCSB 6/18/2024 (The Line Training)