Redbird softball signs trio of players for 2028 season

The Illinois State softball team has signed a trio of new players from 2027’s high school class in anticipation of the 2028 season. The first player ISU has added to the team is Hayden Pfeifer, a right-handed pitcher and infielder from Seneca High School in Mazon, Illinois. Pfeifer led her school to a runner-up finish in the 2026 Illinois Softball Tournament. She’s official ✍️ Welcome to Normal, @HPfeifer2027! https://t.co/omshgclOy1 Pfeifer finished her most recent campaign with a 21-1 record on the mound and a 1.21 ERA. In addition, Pfeifer punched out 241 batters. At the plate, Pfeifer hit 13 home runs and completed 2026 with a .479 batting average. The second player the Redbirds have brought on is Gracie Ahrens, who bats left and throws right, from East Peoria Community High School in East Peoria, Illinois. Ladies and gentlemen, we got her 👏 Welcome to Normal, Gracie!

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