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Softball Inks Seven for 2021
November 10, 2020 | Softball
NORMAN — Oklahoma softball head coach Patty Gasso announced Wednesday the signings of seven incoming freshmen set to join the Sooners in 2021.
Jordyn Bahl, Turiya Coleman, Hannah Coor, Emmy Guthrie, Quine Lilio, Sophia Nugent and Alexx Waitman all signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday to Oklahoma. Three members of the class come to Norman from California, two from Oklahoma chose to stay in the Sooner State, while Nebraska and Texas each have one representative.
The seven members of the class comprise the third-ranked 2021 signing class by Extra Inning Softball. The class includes the No. 1 recruit in the nation Jordyn Bahl, along with four of the top ten prospects nationally and all seven rank in the top 25 according to Extra Inning Softball. Additionally, five rank in the top 20 of Softball America's Top 100.
Jordyn Bahl / RHP/UTL / R-R / Papillion, Neb.
The No. 1 prospect in the class of 2021 by Extra Inning Softball and Softball America, Bahl is an exceptional pitcher out of Papillion, Neb., and Papillion-LaVista High School. The right hander has led the Monarchs to back-to-back undefeated seasons and Class A state titles and has collected All-State honors all four years. Bahl collected 27 wins in the circle as a junior to go with a 0.15 ERA. Bahl also has power at the plate, hitting 22 home runs and batting in 59 runs in 2019 for a .581 batting average.
Bahl plays travel ball for the Nebraska Thunder in Omaha, Neb., and helped lead the squad to a fourth-place finish at the ASA/USA Softball Gold Nationals and 41-1 record in 2020 with a 0.43 ERA.
OU head coach Patty Gasso on Bahl:
"Jordy Bahl is the best pitcher in the 2021 class and the No. 1 overall recruit by numerous outlets. She's a dominant pitcher who also swings the bat very well. We could definitely see her bat in our offense. She is an outstanding overall athlete. The first thing that stood out to me when I saw her was that she is gritty, focused and has a competitive spirit. When you have athletes like that, you win championships and that's what she's done at the high school level. In two seasons they haven't lost a game and that's also a credit to great coaching by Todd Petersen and the Papillion High School staff. It shows you that Jordy is a competitor at one of the best schools in the country and she's one of the best competitors I've seen at her age. I'm excited, as well as Coach (Jen) Rocha, to finally get her on campus. She can be a great leader for our team and brings everything to the table that a coach dreams about."
| THE BAHL FILE |
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| PERSONAL: Daughter of Dave and Emily Bahl ... Has three siblings, Hayden, Broden and Bryson ... Father played football at Doane (Neb.) College ... Also played varsity basketball for one season ... Chose Oklahoma over Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, Texas and Florida WHY OKLAHOMA? "I chose Oklahoma because of their family values and culture, because I want to represent the Midwest, and their coaching staff and players were genuine and accepting of who I am. Since I was a little girl I've dreamed of being a Sooner. I want to play at the highest level, and win the highest achievement of women's college softball." |
Turiya Coleman / C/UTL / L-R / Houston, Texas
The No. 5 player in the class by Extra Inning Softball and No. 17 by Softball America, Coleman is a versatile player out of Houston that can play catcher and across the infield. The No. 3 catcher in the class by Extra Inning Softball helped lead the Houston Astros RBI softball team to the 2019 team title, hitting a three-run inside-the-park home run to send Houston to the title game and claim tournament MVP honors.
Coleman garnered First Team All-District honors all four years of her high school career at C.E. King High School in Houston along with being the team's most valuable player all four years and defensive player of the year twice. The Sooner signee plays travel ball for Texas Impact Gold and program directors KC Jackson and Jazz Jackson-Vesely.
OU head coach Patty Gasso on Coleman:
"Turiya Coleman is another outstanding athlete and versatile player that can play catcher and anywhere in the infield and outfield. She has power and speed as a left-handed hitter and is a very well-rounded athlete. Turiya is a perfect fit for our program, she's a gamer and truly loves the sport. She plays the game with passion which makes it fun to watch her. She's been well-coached in the Texas Impact Gold organization that's run by Jazz Jackson-Vesely."
| THE COLEMAN FILE |
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| PERSONAL: Daughter of Marcus and Shaleka Coleman ... Has three siblings, Marcus II, Greylinn and Grayson. ... Also lettered in basketball for three seasons. WHY OKLAHOMA? "I choose the University of Oklahoma because I love how family-oriented they are, I love the coaching staff, the campus is beautiful and they have the No. 1 softball program in the country. I honestly couldn't see myself playing for any other school. The very first camp I went to I knew OU was the school for me. Coming in as a freshman, I look forward to working hard to start on the field. I plan on establishing a well-known name for myself, becoming an All-American and breaking a few records during my four years at OU." |
Hannah Coor / OF / R-R / Yorba Linda, Calif.
The No. 14 player in the class of 2021 and No. 5 shortstop by Extra Inning Softball, Coor continues the California pipeline for the Oklahoma program. The athletic outfielder from Yorba Linda, Calif., helped lead Esperanza High to the second round of the CIF-SS Division I playoffs as a sophomore in 2019, collecting second-team All-County honors for her performance. Before her sophomore season was cut short due to COVID-19, Coor was hitting .618 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs.
One of OU's three Cali products for 2021, Coor plays travel softball for the O.C. Batbusters-Stith squad, which has sent plenty of stars to play for Coach Gasso and the Sooners, including the likes of Sydney Romero, Fale Aviu and most recently freshmen Tiare Jennings, Zaida Puni and Nicole May.
Coor helped lead the Batbusters to a fifth-place finish at the 2019 USA Softball GOLD Nationals, hitting .477 with three home runs and 35 RBIs.
OU head coach Patty Gasso on Coor:
"Hannah Coor is a very athletic center fielder who is known for her great defense. She's got a very strong arm. I've seen her make some game-saving plays on defense. She has power to all fields and will fit into our offense very well because she's a very complete player, both offensively and defensively. She has been part of one of the best travel ball teams in the country coached by Mike Stith, who has created products like Sydney Romero, Fale Aviu, and current Sooners Taylon Snow, Tiare Jennings, Zaida Puni and Nicole May."
| THE COOR FILE |
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| PERSONAL: Daughter of Brandon Coor and Candice and Billy Moyer ... Has four siblings, Hailee, Brody, Jackson and Reegan ... Also lettered in track for three seasons … Chose Oklahoma over Oregon. WHY OKLAHOMA? "I chose Oklahoma because of all the traditions and legacies there. It is very family- and faith-oriented and that's huge for me. I really love the country aspect of it. I can't wait to be a part of the OU family and win a couple rings." |
Emmy Guthrie / RHP / R-R / Lone Grove, Okla.
The No. 22 player in the class and 14th-ranked pitcher by Extra Inning Softball, Guthrie joins the Sooners from softball power Lone Grove High School in the Ardmore, Okla., area. She's a four-time conference pitcher of the year and was the 2020 4A District 2 player of the year for the Longhorns. The right-handed pitcher helped lead Lone Grove to four district titles (2017-20) and two state title games in 2017 and 2020 and was a semifinalist (2018) and quarterfinalist (2019) the other two seasons.
She was named the 4A District 2 Pitcher of the Year in 2019 after going 21-3 with 293 K's versus 33 walks and allowing just eight runs. At the plate, Guthrie batted .484 as a junior with 46 hits, one home run and 29 RBIs.
The Oklahoma standout plays travel ball for Texas Glory and most recently helped the Glory to a co-championship at the 2020 18U USSSA American Freedom Invitational and 18U TCS Texas State Championships.
OU head coach Patty Gasso on Guthrie:
"Emmy Guthrie is an exceptional pitcher out of Oklahoma that has had plenty of success in her high school career. She plays travel ball for another great club in the Texas Glory. Emmy is another competitive, game-changing pitcher that handles herself very well."
OU Associate Head Coach and pitching coach Jen Rocha on Guthrie: "Emmy is a true competitor who has showcased her work ethic both on and off the field. She is fun to watch and will compliment our pitching staff with her spin and tenacity."
| THE GUTHRIE FILE |
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| PERSONAL: Daughter of Gary and Jamie Guthrie ... Father played basketball at Murray State College and mother played softball at University of Central Oklahoma … Chose Oklahoma over Kansas and Harding University. WHY OKLAHOMA? "My dream school has always been Oklahoma, but I fell more and more in love with it during the recruiting process. I knew I would not only be pushed as an athlete at Oklahoma, but I would also be pushed to grow my faith. I hope to accomplish many personal and team goals. The biggest goal I strive to accomplish is to win a national championship." |
Quincee Lilio / UTL / L-R / Oceanside, Calif.
The No. 5 player in the class by Extra Inning Softball and No. 13 by Softball America, Lilio joins OU from Oseanside, Calif., and the Athletics Mercado travel ball squad. The Great Oak (Calif.) High School product hit .435 with 37 runs as a sophomore in 2019 as Great Oak finished as runners-up in the CIF Division I. Lilio collected All-State and Southwest All-League honors in 2019 as the Wolfpack won the Southwestern League championship.
As a member of one of the most successful travel ball squads in the country, Lilio helped Athletics Mercado to three PGF Premier national titles and two Top Club national championships. The Oceanside native batted .450 to go with 41 hits, 27 runs and 19 RBIs. Additionally, Lilio stole 12 bases and recorded a fielding percentage of .989.
OU head coach Patty Gasso on Lilio:
"Quincee Lilio is a hybrid athlete that can hit for power and hit gaps but can also hit slaps and place the ball like no one I've seen in a long time. She's that hybrid-type player on defense, as well. I've seen her play all the positions in the infield and play the outfield. She has a really outstanding knowledge and sense for the game. She's played for Dave Mercado at SoCal Athletics who has been one of the hottest teams in the last five years or so and been one of the star players since she stepped into his program. She's very well-coached has a knowledge of the game that makes her play above her years."
| THE LILIO FILE |
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| PERSONAL: Daughter of Lucas and Leslie Lilio ... Has one sibling, Leo … cousin, Jaylene Ignacio, played college softball at San Diego State … Chose Oklahoma over Oregon. WHY OKLAHOMA? "I chose OU because it felt like home. I had an instant connection with the coaches and I love what this program is all about, on and off the field. I always knew I wanted to be a part of the Oklahoma softball tradition and I know I will graduate from OU equipped to take on the next chapter of my life." |
Sophia Nugent / C/1B/3B / R-R / Seal Beach, Calif.
Ranked as the No. 3 player in the class of 2021 by Extra Inning Softball and Softball America, Nugent comes to Norman from Los Alamitos (Calif.) High School and the Firecrackers-Rico/Weil travel squad. Additionally, Nugent ranks as the No. 1 catcher in the class by Extra Innings.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic cut her junior season off early, Nugent was batting .520 with five home runs and 10 RBIs and held a perfect 1.00 fielding percentage behind the plate.
Playing travel ball for the Firecrackers, Nugent helped the team to a fifth-place finish at the 2019 PGF Premier Nationals, hitting .400 with three home runs, seven RBIs and a perfect 1.00 fielding percentage.
OU head coach Patty Gasso on Nugent:
"Sophia Nugent was somewhat of a late find for us that adds an extreme sense of power to this class. She's one of the purest, strongest hitters that I've seen over the past few years. She's won some high school championships under the direction of Rob Wiel, who is her high school and travel ball coach with the Firecrackers, a franchise headed by Tony Rico. Sophia is another all-around tremendous athlete with a strong arm behind the plate. She controls pitchers very well but can change a game in one swing with her power. I'm really pleased to grab her as an addition to this class."
| THE NUGENT FILE |
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| PERSONAL: Daughter of Shawn and Audrey Nugent ... Has one sibling, Fiona … Father played college baseball at Cerritos College and Chapman University … Mother played college basketball at Saddleback College … Chose Oklahoma over Arizona and Tennessee. WHY OKLAHOMA? "I chose the University of the Oklahoma because of the family atmosphere, the players, the coaching staff, the educational opportunities and the beautiful campus. It felt like home the minute I stepped on campus during my official visit. I knew Norman was the place I wanted to live and go to college. I am looking forward to winning an NCAA championship and obtaining a college degree. Boomer Sooner!" |
Alexx Waitman / SS / L-R / Tuttle, Okla.
The No. 11 player in the class of 2021 by Extra Inning Softball and No. 19 by Softball America, Waitman makes the short trip to Norman from Tuttle, Okla. The eighth-ranked infielder in the class, Waitman played high school softball at Crossings Christian in Oklahoma City and batted an impressive .630 as a junior to go with 28 hits, five home runs and 14 RBIs. The speedster also stole 24 bases and registered a .980 fielding percentage at shortstop.
She collected team MVP twice at Crossings to go with two all-district honors and Little All-City honorable mention accolades. The Tuttle product was also a state qualifier in track and field, running the 200-meter dash and 4x2 and 4x4 relays.
Waitman played travel ball for the Demarini Aces out of Kansas City, Mo., and batted .440 last summer.
OU head coach Patty Gasso on Waitman:
"Alexx Waitman is another hybrid-style player, a lefty hitter that has extreme potential to be something special for us. She has great speed and can play short, second and third base and the outfield. The fact that she is very versatile is valuable to our program. It's always great to have one of the best players out of Oklahoma stay home to represent OU."
| THE WAITMAN FILE |
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| PERSONAL: Daughter of Mike and Bambi Waitman ... Has four siblings, Abby, Allison, Anna and Jett … Father played college football at Abilene Christian … Cousin is current junior on the OU softball team, Kinsey Koeltzow … Also played basketball and track … was a 2018 state qualifier in track … Chose Oklahoma over Florida, Oklahoma State and Tennessee. WHY OKLAHOMA? "I chose the University of Oklahoma because the moment I stepped on campus it felt like home. The coaching staff is incredible and I felt an instant connection with Coach Gasso. I knew that not only would she push me to be my best on the field but that she would also help me grow in my faith. While at OU I hope to win a national championship, earn a degree and live out my dream of being a Sooner." |
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