Per UCFKnignts.com:
UCF Softball
The UCF softball team has signed its seventh commit of the 2022 recruiting class as pitcher Madison Applebe will join the Black and Gold for the 2022-23 campaign.
"Madison comes to Knight Nation from one of the best travel organizations in the state of Texas," said head coach Cindy Ball-Malone. "As a key member of three national championship runs, Madison is no stranger to competing in big moments and executing in high pressure situations. She generates a ton of movement on her pitches and boasts an extremely deceptive changeup. I believe Madison has even more in the tank and we can't wait to begin training with her this fall."
Applebe will come to Orlando from La Porte, Texas after playing at Deer Park High School and playing club softball for the Hotshots under Coach Nelson.
Plenty of honors have been earned by Applebe to this point in her softball career as she was named co-pitcher of the year, all-district first-team and all-state second-team in her junior year of high school. During her 2021 season, she posted a miniscule 0.71 ERA in 18 appearances, striking out 93 batters for Deer Park. Her freshman season saw her named to the all-state first-team, all-district first-team and newcomer of the year.
Off the field, Applebe was named to the first-team academic honor roll in 2019 and 2021.
Applebe is the third pitcher in UCF's 2022 recruiting class. She joins Katelyn Cochran in the circle along with Macy Miles, who is a two-way player. UCF's recruiting class also includes middle infielder Nehanda Lewis, middle infielder/utility Michelle DiPuma, middle infielder Aubrey Evans and outfielder Olivia Elliot.
The Knights' 2022 National Signing Day recap can be found here, while Miles' signing can be found here.
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!
Way to go COach Cindy Ball-Malone and staff…
UCF Softball
Knights Ink Madison Applebe to 2022 Recruiting Class
The UCF softball team has signed its seventh commit of the 2022 recruiting class as pitcher Madison Applebe will join the Black and Gold for the 2022-23 campaign.
"Madison comes to Knight Nation from one of the best travel organizations in the state of Texas," said head coach Cindy Ball-Malone. "As a key member of three national championship runs, Madison is no stranger to competing in big moments and executing in high pressure situations. She generates a ton of movement on her pitches and boasts an extremely deceptive changeup. I believe Madison has even more in the tank and we can't wait to begin training with her this fall."
Applebe will come to Orlando from La Porte, Texas after playing at Deer Park High School and playing club softball for the Hotshots under Coach Nelson.
Plenty of honors have been earned by Applebe to this point in her softball career as she was named co-pitcher of the year, all-district first-team and all-state second-team in her junior year of high school. During her 2021 season, she posted a miniscule 0.71 ERA in 18 appearances, striking out 93 batters for Deer Park. Her freshman season saw her named to the all-state first-team, all-district first-team and newcomer of the year.
Off the field, Applebe was named to the first-team academic honor roll in 2019 and 2021.
Applebe is the third pitcher in UCF's 2022 recruiting class. She joins Katelyn Cochran in the circle along with Macy Miles, who is a two-way player. UCF's recruiting class also includes middle infielder Nehanda Lewis, middle infielder/utility Michelle DiPuma, middle infielder Aubrey Evans and outfielder Olivia Elliot.
The Knights' 2022 National Signing Day recap can be found here, while Miles' signing can be found here.
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!
Way to go COach Cindy Ball-Malone and staff…
