Kentucky Softball Announces Nine New Signees
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Kentucky Softball program and head coach Rachel Lawson announced Friday that nine players have signed an agreement to play softball at Kentucky. The nine players signed will enroll at the University of Kentucky in the fall and have their first year of eligibility be the 2028 softball season.
Lili Beal
Ball Ground, Ga.
Infield
Bats: L / Throws: R
- Two-time State champion in Georgia
- Four-time First Team All-County
- PGF All-American Watch List
“Lili has an immense amount of passion for the game and never backs down from a challenge that she might face. She has won multiple state championships in three different sports and will bring that high-level championship pedigree to Kentucky with her and our team.” – Rachel Lawson
Addi Combs
Lexington, Ky.
Infield / Outfield
Bats: R / Throws: R
- 2025 43rd District All-Tournament Team
- 2025 Lexington All-City First Team
- 2026 AFCS Strongest Arm Award
“Addi is an uber talented softball player who has a big arm and big bat with all the intangible keys to develop into a great softball player. She has great speed in all areas of the game and the raw talent she possesses gives her a tremendous upside.” – Rachel Lawson
Lauren Daugherty
Winter Springs, Fla.
Catcher / Outfield
Bats: R / Throws: R
- 2026 Most Outstanding Player at Winter Springs
- 2026 5A District 9 FHSAA Player of the Year
- Florida Dairy Farmers 5A Player of the Year
“Lauren has an elite and brilliant mind for the game of softball. She does an exceptional job managing a pitching staff and is a steady receiver of the softball. She has a strong, commanding presence behind the dish and in the box while also possessing a great situational hitting mindset.” – Rachel Lawson
Tori Hahn
Rockwood, Tenn.
Catcher / Utility
Bats: L / Throws: R
- PrepXtra Softball Team
- 3A State Champion in Tennessee
- Offensive Player of the Year
“Tori is a state champion and a strong multi-dimensional player that can catch, play infield or outfield. She is a strong natural hitter in the box and has a strong RBI presence.” – Rachel Lawson
Courtney Hargrove
Coppell, Texas
Outfield
Bats: L / Throws: R
- Coppell High School MVP
- First Team All-District
- Coppell High School Offensive MVP
“Courtney is a pure left-handed hitter that will add a threat to our lineup. She covers a ton of ground in the outfield and flies around while playing the game while always making big plays in the big moments of games under pressure.” – Rachel Lawson
Savanna Henderson
Ashland, Ky.
Infield
Bats: R / Throws: R
- Four-time All-Area Team
- All-State Team in Kentucky
- All-District and All-Region Team
“Savanna is a great middle infielder with a huge arm that will bolster our defense. She can play any position on the field and bleeds blue for Kentucky while also being extremely fun to watch play.” – Rachel Lawson
Piper Lewis
Ottawa, Ill.
Infield
Bats: L / Throws: R
- Career doubles leader
- Two-time All-State
- PGF National Champion
“Piper is a great hitter with power who can anchor the heart of our order. She is a versatile infielder with a great glove and has a strong sense for the game.” – Rachel Lawson
Courtney Norwood
Bowling Green, Ky.
Pitcher
Bats: R / Throws: R
- KHSAA State Champion
- KHSAA State Tournament MVP
- Two-time PGF National Champion
“Courtney is the best pitcher in the state of Kentucky in her class. She is a champion at both the state and national level and has a winning pedigree on and off the field. She also has a bleed blue mentality and loves Kentucky.” – Rachel Lawson
Madison Such
Schererville, Ind.
Pitcher / Infield
Bats: R / Throws: R
- Two-time PGF All-American Finalist
- 2026 Indiana 4A State Champion
- 2026 Max Preps Indiana Player of the Year
“Madison has a strong mentality for the sport of softball and is a fierce competitor both in the circle and in the box. She is willing to accept all challenges that the game presents head-on and is an elite teammate who has led her team to a state championship.” – Rachel Lawson
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