South Dakota State softball announced six new additions as part of Wednesday's National Signing Day. The six freshmen will enroll at South Dakota State in fall 2020.
"We are thrilled to have such a talented class of 2020 athletes joining the Jackrabbit family," head coach Krista Wood said. "In addition to being exceptional student-athletes, each of these players fit our program and have all the characteristics we are looking for to continue our culture the Jackrabbit way."
Cheyanne Masterson • IF • 5-8 • R/R • Hartford, S.D. • West Central HS
Born June 14, 2002 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota … daughter of Kristi and Larry Masterson … plans to major in Biology and secondary education.
Wood on Masterson: "Cheyanne has a big, powerful bat who can change the game with one swing. She's a solid infielder and has been a key part of her high school team's state championship success. Cheyanne is a competitor and we look forward to her bringing that commitment to winning to our program."
Emma Osmundson • IF/OF • 5-10 • L/R • Sioux Falls, S.D. • Lincoln HS
Born March 2, 2002 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota … daughter of Greg and Nicole Osmundson … father, Greg, and uncle, Jeff, played football at SDSU … mother, Nicole, and aunt, Tammy, attended SDSU … plans to major in Biology/Chemistry.
Wood on Osmundson: "Emma is a lefty utility player who will add power and speed into our lineup. Her athleticism allows her to play all over the field, and she's a special player who has strong ties to the SDSU community. She will be a game-changer for us and we're excited to have her staying home as a Jackrabbit."
Millie Mueller • OF • 5-3 • L/R • Sioux Falls, S.D. • Lincoln HS
Born July 17, 2002 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota … daughter of Teddi and Jay Mueller … third Mueller sibling to attend SDSU … major is undecided.
Wood on Mueller: "Millie is a solid outfielder with good speed. As a slapper, she brings a knack for reading the defense at the plate. In the outfield, she gets good reads and has made some tremendous catches. She's another commit with connections to the SDSU community and she'll be a great fit for our program."
Tori Tollefson • IF • 5-7 • R/R • Chanhassen, Minn. • Chanhassen HS
Has not completed senior season … Born July 26, 2002 in Edina, Minnesota … daughter of Andrew and Deb Tollefson … plans to major in exercise science.
Wood on Tollefson: "Tori has extreme power from the right side of the plate and has the ability to come up clutch in big situations. She is fearless in the infield, a great teammate and a natural leader whose passion for the game is contagious."
Tori Kniesche • P • 5-10 • R/R • Wayne, Neb. • Wayne HS
Born Dec. 22, 2001 in Wayne, Nebraska … daughter of Vicki and Vince Kniesche … plans to major in exercise science.
Wood on Kniesche: "Tori is a power pitcher who uses great velocity and movement to get batters to miss. She has won multiple state championships in the circle for Wayne and brings a winning pedigree to our program. We're looking forward Tori being part of our future."
Makenna Johnson • OF • L/R • 5-8 • Lakeville, Minn. • Lakeville South HS
Did not play high school softball … Born Jan. 22, 2002 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota … daughter of Erik and Tracy Johnson … plans to major in pre-physical therapy.
Wood on Johnson: "Makenna is a lefty bat who brings exceptional speed to our lineup. She is dangerous on the base paths and uses that speed to get great jumps in the outfield to help her track down balls in the gap. Her work ethic is evident on and off the field and I'm excited to watch her continue to grow."
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