Freshman Jayla Mia Begins Varsity Journey with ELCA Softball

McDONOUGH, Ga. — A new chapter began for Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy softball on August 3, and for freshman Jayla Mia, it also marked the beginning of her high school varsity journey.

J.Mia, known across social media and the softball community as “Blu Jay Mia,” is part of ELCA’s freshman class and is listed as a catcher and third baseman on the Chargers’ varsity roster.

ELCA opened its 2026 season on the road against neighboring Ola High School, with the Mustangs earning a 15–0 non-region victory. Ola improved to 1–0 with the win while ELCA began the year 0–1.

For Jayla, however, the early part of the season represents something bigger than a single scoreboard.

Making the jump to varsity softball as a freshman puts the Class of 2030 athlete in an environment where she will compete alongside upperclassmen while continuing to develop behind the plate and at third base.

The matchup also provided one of the first looks at a young ELCA roster that includes several freshmen as the Chargers begin building toward the remainder of their 2026 schedule.

Jayla's growing softball identity extends beyond her school uniform. Under the name Blu Jay Mia, she continues to build her presence around the game while developing as a catcher, corner infielder and young athlete.

The opening result may not have gone ELCA’s way, but for a freshman beginning her first varsity season, August is only the starting point.

Jayla “Blu Jay Mia's" high school softball story is just getting started. -@drmmediagroup