University of Minnesota Athletics
Softball 2012-13 Recruits
11/14/2011 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Nov. 14, 2011
NIKKI ANDERSON - PITCHER - BRAINERD, MINN. (BRAINERD HS)
"I am really excited to be a third-generation Gopher and play softball for the University of Minnesota. I am honored to be a part of such a great program and to continue the tradition my family has at Minnesota. Go Gophers!"
Mike Zauhar - Brainerd Head Coach
"Nikki takes a very strong work ethic to the Gopher softball program along with her outstanding talent. Her love and loyalty for her coaches, teammates and the game is unsurpassed."
Jack Thibault - Minnesota Renegades '94 Coach
"Nikki was a strong contributing member on our team this past summer and was instrumental in leading us to the ASA 16U National Championships. She is not only a great player, but she is also a stellar person and teammate."
SYDNEY FABIAN - UTILITY - LAKE ELMO, MINN. (HILL-MURRAY HS)
"I am thrilled to be signing with the University of Minnesota. As a young athlete in Minnesota, every kid dreams of becoming a Gopher, and I feel extremely fortunate to have that opportunity. I look forward to contributing and competing at the next level."
MARISSA GILBUENA - INFIELDER - ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. (ALISO NIGUEL HS)
"I am excited about my future and the wonderful opportunity I have been given to play softball for the University of Minnesota. The coaches are awesome, and the players made me feel like a part of their team instantly. The camaraderie between the coaches and players makes the program function more like a family than a team. I look forward to starting a new chapter of my life in 2012 as a Golden Gopher!"
Alan Caouette - Aliso Niguel Head Coach
"Marissa is a natural born leader through her work ethic, desire knowledge of the game and giving 100% when she steps on the field both on game day and practice. It will be exciting to see her play softball at the next level. The University of Minnesota is lucky to have a young woman like her represent them in the coming years."
Mel Sievers - California Cruisers Head Coach
"Marissa continues to grow as a player and a young adult, and I expect bigger and better things from her this season and in the future. She is the first Cruiser to attend the University of Minnesota, and I feel the school can expect to have a "blue chip" player coming to them next fall."
BRANDI MCGREGOR - CATCHER/THIRD BASEMAN - SHARPSBURG, GA. (EAST COWETA HS)
"The University of Minnesota is exactly what I have been looking for in a university academically and athletically. On my visit, I felt right at home. The girls and the coaches were all great, so I knew right away Minnesota was the place for me"
Greg Schnute - East Cobb Bullets Manager
"Brandi is a delightful and very talented young lady who will continue to excel not only in college softball but in other phases of her life. She will make the University of Minnesota proud to have her as a part of their softball program."
PAIGE PALKOVICH - INFIELDER - APPLE VALLEY, MINN. (EASTVIEW HS)
"I have wanted to attend the University of Minnesota and be a Gopher since I was 10-years old. Now that I have signed, I can't wait to play in the Big 10 and experience everything that comes along with being a student-athlete at Minnesota."
KAYLA WENNER - OUTFIELD - NICOLLET, MINN. (NICOLLET HS)
"I feel really excited to be a part of a team that has everything it needs to be successful at the national level. Coming from a small town and being the first Division I signee ever, I am glad to not only represent my town but my state as well. Everything at Minnesota is perfect; I couldn't have chosen a better fit for me."
