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A sparkly softball during a photo shoot at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Monday, January 12, 2026.A sparkly softball during a photo shoot at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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Hawkeyes Sign Iowa Native Ava Curry

Oskaloosa native, Ava Curry, has signed with the University of Iowa softball program. It was announced Monday by head coach Stacy May-Johnson. Curry will be entering her third year of eligibility.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Oskaloosa native, Ava Curry, has signed with the University of Iowa softball program. It was announced Monday by head coach Stacy May-Johnson. Curry will be entering her third year of eligibility.

Ava Curry
Junior
Utility | L/R
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Pella High School | Drake

• Appeared in 84 games with 75 starts over two seasons at Drake

• 2025 All-MVC Second Team selection

• During her freshman season, she led her team in walks (32), runs scored (33), batting average (.370), and on-base percentage (.491).

• Recorded one home run and 18 RBIs in 2025

• Tallied 14 multi-hit games in 2025

• In 2026, she recorded two home runs, six RBIs, and 10 runs scored

• Posted a perfect fielding percentage her sophomore season