“It’s definitely groundbreaking”: First female athlete offered local NIL deal

A local law firm is entering into its third year of NIL partnerships with local high school and college athletes, who wish to stay in-state. KATC’s Anna Fischer spoke with the first female athlete, who was offered one of these deals.

“It’s definitely groundbreaking because you know—the first girl—and I would love to represent Iberia Parish cause it’s just a lovely community,” said Highland Baptist Christian School’s Rylee Gutherie.

Gutherie has been playing varsity softball since 7th-grade. Graduating as one of three salutatorians for Highland Baptist, with a commitment to play D1 ball at Baton Rouge Community College, ‘The Home Team’ fit her perfectly.