MONROE, La. – ULM softball coach Molly Fichtner announced six signees for the 2021 softball season Thursday afternoon. Two athletes hail from Louisiana, with two more from Texas, one from Arkansas and one from Oklahoma.
"I have been counting down the days to signing," Fichtner said. "These six student-athletes are going to be a great addition to this program, as people and student-athletes. They bring an extremely competitive mindset and play for some of the best travel ball organizations in the country. We are so happy to welcome Andie Edwards, Madison Blount, Madelyn Fletcher, Caley McGuff, Lauren Blankenship, and Gianni Hulett."
Gianni Hulett | LHP | Bryant, Ark. | Bryant HS
Hulett played on a national championship team in the USA tournament in Illinois. She is also a Bryant Mayors Award Recipient.
"I am thrilled to have Gianni join our program next year," Fichtner said. "She is going to be a great addition to our pitching staff. She is very athletic and we cannot wait to get her in a Warhawk uniform."
Caley McGuff | OF | Spring, Texas | Klein Collins HS
McGuff is a 2019 TGCA All-Star. She was also named to the 2019 UIL State All-Tournament Team.
"Caley is one of the hardest working student-athletes I have ever recruited," Fichtner said. "She is going to add speed to our team, along with an unbelievable work ethic. Our home fans are going to love the way she plays the game."
Lauren Blankenship | Corner | Ardmore, Okla. | Ardmore HS
Blankenship is an All-State player in Oklahoma, and was named Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. Blankenship also earned valedictorian status and is a three-year Ribbon Scholar, placing in the top one percent of her class.
"LB is going to bring a ton of power to our lineup," Fichtner said. "Softball runs deep in her family, as her mother was a former softball player for the University of Oklahoma. I am excited to watch her perform in a burgundy and gold uniform."
Madelyn Fletcher | IF | Monroe, La. | Ouachita Parish HS
Fletcher won a 2018 Louisiana state high school championship while playing at Ouachita Parish. She has also won the Honor and Integrity Award for high school students in Ouachita Parish.
"Fletch is going to have the ability to make an immediate impact in this program," Fichtner said. "She can hit the ball for power and play great defense. We are so excited for her to be staying in Monroe and representing her hometown."
Andie Edwards | IF | Lake Charles, La. | Sam Houston HS
Edwards is an All-District player at Sam Houston High School. She also holds a 3.7 grade point average in the classroom.
"I could not be more happy to sign Andie to ULM," Fichtner said. "She is an extremely gifted athlete, and a phenomenal person. She is going to add a big bat into our lineup. Her roots run deep at ULM, as her mom and dad graduated from ULM."
Madison Blount | C/UT | La Vernia, Texas | La Vernia HS
Blount was named to the TGCA All-State team and was offensive MVP for La Vernia High School. She is also a member of National Society of High School Scholars.
"Blount is one of our most recent signees," Fichtner said. "She has the potential to score a ton of runs for us in the future. We are ecstatic that she chose ULM. I cannot wait to see the impact she makes in this program."
