Softball Inks Seven During Early Signing Period
11/16/2015 12:00:00 AM | Softball
HOUSTON -- Houston Softball Head Coach Kyla Holas announced the signing of seven student athletes to the 2016-17 roster during early signing period on Wednesday.
"We are always excited for a new class of Cougar Softball. This one gives us some much-needed power to our lineup and continues our pitching depth," Holas said. "In addition this is some of the best student-athletes class we have recruited. They will certainly continue our strong tradition in the classroom."
| Name | Pos. | Previous School / Club Team | Hometown |
| Brianna "Breezy" Burton | C | Cy Woods HS / Texas Impact Gold | Cypress, Texas |
| Mariah Garcia | INF | Galveston CC / Texas Bombers Gold | Austin, Texas |
| Arielle James | UTL | Southmoore HS / OK Exclusive Gold | Moore, Okla. |
| Kurstin Martin | C | Liberty HS / Houston Power | Liberty, Texas |
| Trystan Melancon | RHP | Tomball Memorial HS | Tomball, Texas |
| Kelli Montgomery | INF | Kinkaid HS / Houston Power | Houston, Texas |
| Hannah Wolfe | RHP | Robinson HS / Texas Blaze | Robinson, Texas |
Brianna "Breezy" Burton
C | Cypress, Texas | Cy Woods HS
HONORS: 2015 All-District 17-6A Co-Defensive MVP | 2013 First Team All-District 17-5A | 2014 Second Team All-District 17-5A | 2014-15 Area Finalists | 2013-15 Academic All-District
"Breezy helps us add depth to our catching position. We have watched her for a few years at camp and she has continued to improve and develop. We are glad she is a Cougar."
Mariah Garcia
INF | Austin, Texas | Galveston College
HONORS: 2011 District 15-5A Newcomer of the Year | 2013 First Team All-District 15-5A | 2014 All-District shortstop | 2013-2014 MVP for Austin High School Softball | 2013-2014 All-Star District MVP in softball and 2013-2014 All-Star MVP | Selected to the 2013-2014 All-Star Team
"Mariah has had a good career at Galveston and we are glad she can bring her experience to join us and help improve our infield after the loss of a lot of senior starters."
Arielle James
UTL | Moore, Okla. | Southmoore HS
HONORS: 2014 All-Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Honorable Mention | 2015 OSSAA State Tournament semi-finalists | 2013 OSSAA 6A State Champions
"Arielle is such a great athlete. She will make an immediate impact for us in the infield. I am excited to see her on the field and continue our Oklahoma recruiting."
Kurstin Martin
INF | Liberty, Texas | Liberty HS
HONORS: 2013 First Team All-District 22-3A | 2015 District Champions | 2015 Area Finalists | 2014 Regional Quarterfinalists
"Kurstin gives us the size and power we need behind the plate. We are looking for her to hit for power and add some runs to our lineup."
Trystan Melancon
RHP | Tomball, Texas | Tomball Memorial HS
HONORS: 2015 Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Team 5A Honorable Mention | 2015 All-District Pitcher MVP | 2015 All-District Academic Team | 2015 Regional Quarterfinalist | 2014 District Champions
"Tristan helps us continue our tradition of athletic pitchers that can hit. She is a pitcher that can hit in the lineup everyday and play a defensive position when not on the mound."
Hannah Wolfe
RHP | Robinson, Texas | Robinson HS
HONORS: 2015 Collin Street Bakery/Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Team 4A Honorable Mention | 2015 Central Texas Preseason All Centex Watch List Third Team | 2015 All-District 17-4A Pitcher of the Year | 2015 Regional Semifinalist | 2014 All-District 17-3A First Team Pitcher | 2014 Area Finalists | 2013 District 17-3A Newcomer of the Year | 2013 Regional Quarterfinalist | Three-time Academic All-District
"Hannah helps us bring depth to our pitching staff. She has some great movement to her pitches and I think she will really challenge hitters and compete for us on the mound."
Kelli Montgomery
Infield | Houston, Texas | Kinkaid HS
HONORS: 2014-15 All-Southwest Preparatory Conference
"Kelli brings a big bat with her to Houston. Every time I see her she is hitting homeruns. We are really excited to see her swing in a Houston uniform."
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