Tia Palauni readies in the field during a Utah softball game this spring. The graduating senior is now embracing life as a coach and social worker. Coutesy Trev Mozingo

Softball Tia Palauni ready for next stage of her life.

For former Taylorsville standout Tia Palauni, it is hard to remember a time when softball was not a part of her life.

After winning a state championship and garnering all-state honors at Taylorsville, Palauni went on to play at the University of Utah. Like most players, Palauni experienced ups and downs at Utah, but she capped her career a few weeks ago with a solid senior season. She was named to the Pac-12 all-conference honorable mention team.

Tia Palauni working on next stage

Garnered Pac-12 honorable mention during her senior season

Entering into a career in social work

Sticking with softball as a youth coach

Now, for the first time in years, Palauni is not a softball player. She is an ex-player looking to translate what she learned on the softball field into success in everyday life.

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