Softball Signs Six On National Signing Day
11/8/2023
SEATTLE – Washington softball head coach Heather Tarr welcomes the addition of six signees on Wednesday. Joining the Huskies as freshman in fall 2024 are Jade Bubke, Addison Craig, Alexis DeBoer, Sophi Mazzola, Morgan Reimer and Gabi Toney.
“This group of young women has a chance to be good in our program,” said Coach Tarr. “We are excited to follow their successes as they finish out their high school and travel ball careers. This group will join us for or inaugural run at a Big 10 conference championship. We look forward to welcoming these student-athletes and their families to our program in the fall of 2024.”
Washington’s recruiting class is one of the top in the country, coming in at No. 13 in the Extra Innings Softball rankings.
JADE BUBKE
Magnolia, Texas | Magnolia H.S. | Texas Blaze | INF
Jade Bubke comes to the Huskies from Magnolia, Texas where she attends Magnolia High School. She is the 21st ranked player by Extra Innings, playing club ball for Texas Blaze. During her high school season, Bubke is a two-time All-District selection and was named to the All-Montgomery County Team.
While at Washington, Bubke intends to major in computer science. When not on the field, Bubke has her scuba license and loves thrifting.
WHY WASHINGTON?
I’ve always been told that you’ll know as soon as you step on campus, it’ll feel like home, and I took my official and couldn’t imagine myself going anywhere else because the family, the culture, the environment, the school, the people and especially the program made me feel like I am exactly where I should be.
COACH TARR ON JADE
Jade comes to us from the Houston area. She’s a unique combination of both speed and power. A second baseman, but she has the versatility to defend the grass. We are excited to watch Jade develop in our program, and we believe that her raw power will make an immediate impact to our offensive line up.
SIGNED ??
— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) November 8, 2023
Joining the pack. Welcome Jade Bubke!
?? Montgomery, Texas
?? Infield#MightyAreTheWomen x @jadebubke28 pic.twitter.com/ReJGOnN0mw
SIGNED ??
— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) November 8, 2023
Welcome to the Husky Family, Addie Craig!
?? Snoqualmie, Wash.
?? Outfield#MightyAreTheWomen pic.twitter.com/qRqkDKLSFz
ADDIE CRAIG
Snoqualmie, Wash. | Mount Si H.S. | Northwest Grapettes | OF
Addie Craig makes her way to Montlake from Snoqualmie. While competing with Mount Si High School, Craig was named First Team All-League in 2023 and posted the third highest batting average in KingCo. With Northwest Grapettes the team qualified for PGF Nationals this past summer.
While at Washington, Craig intends to major in mathematics and physics. In addition to softball, Craig is the team captain on her high school cross country team, winning the program’s first-ever state championship last weekend.
WHY WASHINGTON?
Growing up I had always been a big husky fan because my dad went to UW. Later, I learned they had pretty great academic programs and their softball team was amazing. Going to the clinic and meeting the team and coaches made it even more clear that this is where I wanted to be. I think out of the options I had this was where I was given a huge opportunity and was going to see myself being happy.
COACH TARR ON ADDIE
We added Addie late in the process but are excited about the impact she will have in our outfield. She possesses great speed and hits from the left side. Her arm strength stands out to us, and she can play all outfield positions. She’s a triple threat, who can hit for some power, and play the short game. Addie is a local product and spent some time early on developing under former Husky, Kimi Pohlman.
ALEXIS DeBOER
Bellevue, Wash. | Bellevue H.S. | NW Bullets 18U – Campos | INF
Alexis DeBoer joins the Huskies from Bellevue where she is ranked No. 11 in the 2024 class by Extra Innings Softball. This past season with Bellevue High School, DeBoer was named First Team All-State while averaging .683 with 14 home runs. This past summer, DeBoer was named a PGF Juniors All-American after averaging .409 with six homers.
Outside of softball, DeBoer also plays volleyball and is a DECA state qualifier.
WHY WASHINGTON?
I chose UW because of the championship culture, great leadership and high standards of academics. The history of the program is amazing and I want to be a part of the upcoming success. The people are wonderful and it is everything I want in a school.
COACH TARR ON ALEXIS
Our first recruit to commit to us last fall. She brings experience and strength to our lineup. She’s an athletic, corner infielder with some big power in her bat. Being a daughter of a coach is something we value in our program, understanding the big picture and she and her family share a passion for Husky Fever. We look for Alexis to make an immediate impact on Husky Softball, not only on the field, but off the field as well.
SIGNED ??
— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) November 8, 2023
Join us in welcoming Alexis DeBoer to the Husky softball family!
?? Bellevue, Wash.
?? Infield#MightyAreTheWomen x @alexisdeboer22 pic.twitter.com/pSEpUinAGe
SIGNED ??
— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) November 8, 2023
Making her way to the Emerald City, join us in welcoming Sophi Mazzola!
?? Eureka, Mo.
?? Infield#MightyAreTheWomen x @MazzolaSophi pic.twitter.com/2nHGeISosY
SOPHI MAZZOLA
Eureka, Mo. | Eureka H.S.| St. Louis Chaos | INF
Sophi Mazzola comes to Washington from Eureka, Mo. where she is ranked the ninth overall player by Perfect Game Softball. So far this high school season, Mazzola holds a .500 batting average with five homers and 22 RBI. In 2022, she was named First Team All-Conference, All-District and All-Region. With St. Louis Chaos, Mazzola finished top three in every offensive category and the team finished 41-16-3 this past season.
While at Washington, Mazzola intends to major in early elementary education or nursing.
WHY WASHINGTON?
Washington’s campus is absolutely beautiful and the athletic atmosphere is perfect. At UW, student-athletes are able to balance their sports and academics easily. Washington has arguably the best softball coaching staff in the country. At UW, the coaches treat their athletes as one of their own and grow each player to reach their full potential. When I stepped on campus I knew the University of Washington was the perfect school for me.
COACH TARR ON SOPHI
Sophia is a long, strong middle infielder who can play anywhere on the field. Also, a coach's kid, we look for Sophia to fit into our culture immediately, as she has the makings of a great Husky. She is a left-handed hitter who has her best softball ahead of her.
MORGAN REIMER
Langley, British Columbia, Canada | Walnut Grove Secondary School | Fraser Valley Fusion & Georgia Impact | P
Morgan Reimer makes her way to Montlake from Langley, British Columbia, Canada where she plays travel ball with Fraser Valley Fusion and Georgia Impact. With Fraser Fusion, Reimer was aearded the top pitcher and player awards at nationals where her team was named the 2023 U17A Canadian National Champion. During her time with Georgia Impact, the team placed fifth at PGF Nationals. As a member of the Canadian Senior Women’s National Team, Reimer competed this year at the Canada Cup and Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile earning the bronze medal.
While at Washington, Reimer intends on majoring in education, communities and organizations. Outside of softball, Reimer plays the piano and knows how to juggle.
WHY WASHINGTON?
I know that UW, the coaches, and team will help me become the best player and person I can be, all while having the opportunity to compete for a National Championship!
COACH TARR ON MORGAN
Morgan is a standout right-handed pitcher from Canada. We will look to Morgan right away to add depth to our pitching staff. She can throw the ball in the upper sixties with elite spin. We value her success at the travel ball level and the recent success she’s had with Team Canada, most recently competing for the bronze medal in the 2023 Santiago Pan American Games. We will look to Morgan now and in the future to help us contend for a national championship.
SIGNED ??
— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) November 8, 2023
Morgan Reimer rounds out our 2024 class. Welcome to Washington, Morgan!
?? Langley, British Columbia, Canada
?? Pitcher#MightyAreTheWomen x @morganreimer_24 pic.twitter.com/AYWHNUt6Z4
SIGNED ??
— Washington Softball (@UWSoftball) November 8, 2023
Gabi Toney is officially a Husky!
?? Bothell, Wash.
?? Infield#MightyAreTheWomen x @GabiToney pic.twitter.com/U4NEqIgt6C
GABI TONEY
Bothell, Wash. | Inglemoor H.S. | Ai Bandits | INF
Gabi Toney comes to UW from a couple miles up the road in Kenmore playing high school ball with Inglemoor and club with Ai Bandits. During her time scholastically, Toney is a two-time 4A All-KingCo selection where she had a high school record of 10 home runs while batting .493 in 2023. With Ai Bandits, Toney helped the team to a second-place finish at the PGF platinum tournament in 2021 and Alliance qualifier in 2023 where she had 15 homers and averaged .345.
While at Washington, Toney intends to major in business. She was a multi-sport athlete growing up playing basketball, soccer and softball before shifting her focus to softball in high school.
WHY WASHINGTON?
Growing up close to UW and games since I was a little girl inspired me to want to play college softball. UW softball has an energy that I fell in love with from a very young age. Since then, it was always my dream to play Husky Softball. Being part of a team with a successful history and competitive culture that UW Softball has, has always been my ultimate goal. Going on my visit to UW I immediately felt like I was home. I truly felt like I belonged here and could see myself playing Husky softball for the next 4 years of my life. Also, all the players and coaching were so kind and I felt like I was already a part of the community. Seeing how close the team and staff were to each other was so important to me because my softball team has always been like a second family to me. I can’t wait to be a part of this Husky Family. Committing to the University of Washington is my dream come true and I couldn’t be more excited to be a Dawg.
COACH TARR ON GABI
Gabi brings versatility to our infield. She’s a right-handed hitter who we see fitting in well to our lineup. She is one of the best in state players, she grew up watching the Huskies. Her passion and drive toward UW Softball will provide leadership in our program.
For more information on the UW softball team, follow @UWSoftball on X and Instagram.