Illinois State head softball coach Melinda Fischer announced the signing of six players to national letters of intent Wednesday, including Pantagraph area standouts Mackenzie Leonard of Normal Community, Ellie Weltha of Bloomington and Emme Olson of Olympia.
“The 2018 class has a lot of defensive versatility, loaded with left-handed hitting, and a great presence in the circle,” Fischer said. “All are very good students with ambitious academic and athletic goals. This class will elevate Redbird softball and is in a position to make great contributions early in their careers."
Leonard, a pitcher/first baseman, has earned three varsity letters as a pitcher at Normal Community.