2026 Softball Offseason

[CajunChuck]

I started reviewing the incoming freshman travel stats this summer. Many aren't playing well at all.

The news about softball just keeps getting better and better. Trying to be optimistic but it is getting more and more difficult.

[Headcase33]

What the hell has happened??? We were one of the best programs to ever play. This is ridiculous!!

[Turbine]

Way back .... when "unproven" Glasco was hired, I was told (unamed) was trying to tank the program.

If true, that effort backfired ... temporarily.

[cajun.fan]

Can you give us a list of the incoming freshman for 2027?

According to KATC:

• McKayla Hranicky – Utility Player / Pitcher (Port Neches-Groves HS, TX)
• Ali Rios – Infielder (Brazoswood HS, TX)
• Zoe Harrington – Catcher (North Vermilion HS, LA)
• Emily Adams – Pitcher
• Tori Gonzalez – Infielder
• Haylie Johnson – Outfielder

[JMV Just My View]

According to KATC:

• McKayla Hranicky – Utility Player / Pitcher (Port Neches-Groves HS, TX)
• Ali Rios – Infielder (Brazoswood HS, TX)
• Zoe Harrington – Catcher (North Vermilion HS, LA)
• Emily Adams – Pitcher
• Tori Gonzalez – Infielder
• Haylie Johnson – Outfielder

The problem is Adams is the only one that will pitch at UL. Hranicky will just hit and play the field. UL hasn't addressed the P or C situation.

[Vobserver]

The good news is that both Rios and Hranicky made the Alliance Fastpitch All-Stars this summer. Not that it is necessarily a prediction of good performance in D1, but it is sat least a positive indicator.

[Vobserver]

Also, Adams was Alabama 5A pitcher of the year. And Gonzales is a top 50 recruit, per Perfect Game.

[CajunChuck]

The problem is Adams is the only one that will pitch at UL. Hranicky will just hit and play the field. UL hasn't addressed the P or C situation.

Would Harrington be able to contribute at catcher?
Pitching is very concerning at this point.

[JMV Just My View]

Would Harrington be able to contribute at catcher?
Pitching is very concerning at this point.

I have seen Harrington play a ton of games. On defense, she is better than anyone on the roster at the catcher's spot, in my opinion. It is TBD if her offense will be there against D1-level pitching. Also, in my opinion, the Cajuns need her to win the starting spot so that they can move Kennedy. Moving Kennedy will help her offensive numbers. Last season, she caught almost every game, and those innings were long. In my opinion, starting as a true freshman at the catcher's spot is probably the toughest thing to do. The Cajuns need the vocal leader to come from this spot. Regardless of who wins the spot, depth is needed.

[Turbine]

Geaux Cajuns

[Captain Obvious]

Ok so what is the 411 with the new transfer from Texas Tech Angelyna Conde to the Cajuns?

[cajunref]

Southeastern pitcher, SLC pitcher of the year, is now in the portal.

[Vobserver]

Ok so what is the 411 with the new transfer from Texas Tech Angelyna Conde?

Appeared in 3 games last year as a PH. Went 0-2 and a walk. Corner infielder from La Mirada, CA. She appears to be an unknown quantity, as far as D1 success is concerned, as TTU had Lauren Allred at first and an All-American at third last season.

[Suave]

Southeastern pitcher, SLC pitcher of the year, is now in the portal.

She was pretty good. Is she following her coach to Texas???

[Fan of 71]

Appeared in 3 games last year as a PH. Went 0-2 and a walk. Corner infielder from La Mirada, CA. She appears to be an unknown quantity, as far as D1 success is concerned, as TTU had Lauren Allred at first and an All-American at third last season.

Looks like she had a huge HS career...