As Texas and Texas Tech battle for the 2025 Women’s College World Series title, a powerful story unfolds off the field between Longhorns coach Mike White and Red Raiders coach Gerry Glasco. Their connection runs deeper than rivalry—rooted in the legacy of Geri Ann Glasco, Gerry’s late daughter.
Geri Ann Glasco was a standout player under Mike White at Oregon, helping the Ducks reach the 2015 World Series and earning second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2016. After her collegiate career, she joined her father as a volunteer assistant coach at Louisiana. Tragically, her life was cut short in a 2019 car accident at just 24 years old, leaving a lasting impact on both coaches and the softball community.
Gerry Glasco, now in his first season as Texas Tech’s head coach, has led the Red Raiders to their first-ever Women’s College World Series appearance—an achievement driven in part by the memory and inspiration of his daughter. Meanwhile, Mike White, who once mentored Geri Ann, is guiding Texas in pursuit of its first national championship.
The emotional ties between these coaches have added a poignant layer to this year’s championship series, reminding fans that the game is about more than just wins and losses—it’s also about legacy, resilience, and the bonds that endure beyond the field.
