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Houston Softball Adds Six for Class of 2015
11/14/2014 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -The University of Houston softball program announced the signing of six incoming student-athletes to national letters of intent on Wednesday afternoon. Elise LeBeouf, Brooke Vannoy, Presley Bell, Savannah Heebner, Sarah DeCarolis and Rachel Hill will join the program for the 2015-16 season.
"This is the class we have been waiting to sign," head coach Kyla Holas said "I am so excited about the talent level of this group of athletes and look for big things to happen for Houston once they step foot on campus."
Four of the future Cougars hail from Texas (Vannoy, Bell, DeCarolis and Hill) while LeBeouf comes from Louisiana and Heebner is from Colorado. The class consists of two pitchers, two infielders, a catcher and an outfielder.
Houston begins its 2014 home campaign hosting two tournaments with the Houston Invitational (Feb. 13-15) and the Houston Classic (Feb. 20-22). The Cougars went 33-23 last season and advanced to the NCAA postseason for the fourth consecutive year.
Name | Pos. | Previous School/Club Team | Hometown |
OF | Notre Dame HS / Wichita Mustangs | Crowley, La. | |
C | George Ranch HS / Firecrackers May | Sugar Land, Texas | |
P | Dayton HS / Texas Hotshots | Liberty, Texas | |
P | Castle View HS / Colorado Angels | Sedalia, Colo. | |
Sarah DeCarolis | INF | Brazoswood HS / Impact Gold Jackson | Brazoria, Texas |
INF | Lufkin HS / Impact Gold Jackson | Lufkin, Texas |
Elise LeBeouf
Outfield | Crowley, La. | Notre Dame HS
HONORS: 2013, 2014 All-State | 2012, 2013, 2014 All-Acadiana | 2012, 2013, 2014 First Team All-District | 2014 District MVP
"Elise is an athlete who will bring some consistency to our outfield. She is the type of player you like to see play the game because she is always present. I am excited to add a Louisiana girl to our roster. That has been a tough state for us to break into."
Brooke Vannoy
Catcher | Sugar Land, Texas | George Ranch HS
HONORS: 2012 District Honorable Mention | 2013 Second Team All District | 2013 Golden Glove Defensive Award | 2014 First Team All District | 2014 Golden Glove Defensive Award
"Brooke is a great presence behind the plate. She knows the game as well as anybody and plays with such innate talent. She will be a great partner for the pitchers to work with everyday."
Presley Bell
Pitcher | Liberty, Texas | Dayton HS
"Presely is going to be a game changer for us. She is such a talented player, fierce competitor and pitcher when she is on the mound. I look forward to having her in a Houston uniform and seeing what new success limits we can reach."
Savannah Heebner
Pitcher | Sedalia, Colo. | Castle View HS
HONORS: Two-time Continental League Player of the Year | three-time First Team All-League | three-time team MVP | two-time Academic All State Honorable Mention | district champions | two-time regional champions | two Colorado state championship appearances
"Savanah has a raw talent that is jaw dropping to see. Her height and her personality is so large. I am excited to see her career develop at Houston and see what heights and national recognition she reaches."
Sarah DeCarolis
Infield | Brazoria, Texas | Brazoswood HS
"Sarah is such a solid ball player. Watching her play the game with such ease makes Houston a must see next year. I look forward to the type of plays you can expect when she is in the infield."
Rachel Hill
Infield | Lufkin, Texas | Lufkin HS
"Rachel is a pure hitter. Her bat speed is something you have to respect and deal with as a pitcher. We are excited to see the numbers she can put up in our ballpark and conference."
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