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

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

Iowa Softball Signs 7 for 2027

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