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Iowa Softball Signs 7 for 2027

The University of Iowa softball team signed seven student-athletes, head coach Stacy May-Johnson announced Wednesday.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa softball team signed seven student-athletes, head coach Stacy May-Johnson announced Wednesday.

“The class of 2027 is one that will be talked about for years to come,” said Iowa head coach Stacy May-Johnson. “We’ve brought in some of the best talent in the country, from right here in the state of Iowa and across the nation. This class brings an exciting combination of speed, power, deception in the circle and tremendous all-around athleticism. The talent, versatility and competitive edge of this group will keep Hawkeye softball strong and competing for years to come!”

Cat Alston
OF
Rocklin, Calif.
Rocklin High School
  • No. 11-ranked player in California
  • Section champion
  • No. 4-ranked player in the Sac-Joaquin Section

Maddyn Gates
RHP/UTL
Solon, Iowa
Xavier High School

  • Two-time First Team All-Conference selection
  • Two-time First Team All-Metro honoree
  • 2026 all-district selection
  • 2026 Xavier High School Offensive Player of the Year
  • 2026 First Team All-State
  • 2025 Third Team All-State
  • Posted 26 home runs and 94 RBIs over two seasons
  • Three-time Top Gun National Program participant
  • Extra Inning Softball First Team All-Region

Kiley Glenn
IF
Parker, Colo.
Lutheran High School

  • Two-time All-State selection
  • Three-time All-Conference honoree
  • 2026 Conference Player of the Year
  • 2023 and 2024 state champion
  • 2026 State Championship runner-up
  • Holds a career .482 batting average

Hayden Gookin
RHP/UTL
Mount Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon High School

  • Four-time Iowa Girls Coaches Association All-State selection
  • Four-time First Team All-WaMaC Conference selection and four-time all-district selection
  • Three-time WaMaC East Division Player of the Year
  • Won four consecutive WaMaC East Division championships (2023-26)
  • Holds high school records in single-season strikeouts (261), home runs (17) and ERA (0.74); also holds career records in pitching wins (84), strikeouts (906), ERA (1.01) and home runs (35)
  • 2026 Class 3A All-Tournament Team
  • 2026 Des Moines Register All-Iowa Class 3A Pitcher
  • KMA Sports Elite All-State Pitching Team
  • 2026 SI Class 3A First Team

Jenah Gray
UTL
Grimes, Iowa
Dallas Center-Grimes High School

  • Two-time First Team Little Hawkeye All-Conference selection
  • Three-time state tournament qualifier
  • 2026 Third Team 5A All-District Team
  • 2025 First Team 4A All-District Team
  • 2025 First Team All-State
  • 2025 First Team Sports Illustrated Iowa All-State Team
  • 2025 First Team Des Moines Register All-State
  • Set the school single-season record with 18 home runs in 2025

Josephine Thompson
RHP
Renton, Wash.
Kentridge High School

  • Two-time North Puget Sound League Pitcher of the Year
  • Three-time Kentridge High School Fastpitch MVP
  • No. 30-ranked West Region pitcher in Extra Inning Softball's Class of 2027 rankings
  • 2024 Extra Inning Softball Class of 2027 All-Northwest Region selection and top-40 pitcher
  • 2024 North Puget Sound District 4A First Team Pitcher
  • Recorded 638 strikeouts over three seasons

Caroline Wedlinger
C/IF
Munster, Ind.
Munster High School

  • Two-time Third Team All-State selection
  • Two-time First Team All-Conference honoree
  • Two-time All-Area selection
  • 2026 Golden Glove recipient
  • Recorded 20 home runs and 89 RBIs over three seasons
  • Ranked No. 86 overall by Line Drive Media