NORMAL — University High School's Abby Knight and Pontiac's Addison Masching were among five recruits announced by Illinois State softball head coach Melinda Fischer on Wednesday.
Knight is a utility player, while Masching is an infielder. Others to sign with the Redbirds were utility player Delainey Bryant of Mattoon; pitcher Annie Volkers of Elk River, Minn.; and catcher Bella Wilkerson of Lincoln-Way Central High School.
“The class of 2021 checks all the boxes to complete the Redbirds moving forward,” said Fischer. “This group steps to the plate with great skill sets and confidence on the field and in the classroom.