MONROE, La. – The ULM softball team has finalized its 2024 signing class, head coach
Molly Fichtner announced on Monday (Feb. 12).
The signees include
Brooklin Lippert, Olivia Faggard, Hollie Thomas, London Minnix and Cheyenne Jenkins. Lippert graduated early and joined the team this spring. The class is the highest recruiting class in ULM softball history and is a top 50 recruiting class in the country and was ranked No. 46 in the nation according to Extra Inning Softball.
"It is an exciting time to be a Warhawk, and this marks the highest-ranked recruiting class in the history of ULM softball," said head coach
Molly Fichtner. "This group is going to come in and take our program to new heights. The future is extremely bright."
| NAME |
POSITION |
HOMETOWN |
HIGH SCHOOL |
| Brooklin Lippert |
UTL |
Loganville, Ga. |
Loganville HS |
| Olivia Faggard |
INF |
Trussville, Ala. |
Hewitt-Trussville HS |
| Hollie Thomas |
C/INF |
Liberty, Texas |
Liberty HS |
| London Minnix |
OF |
Crawford, Texas |
Crawford HS |
| Cheyenne Jenkins |
OF |
Covington, La. |
Archbishop Hannan HS |
Brooklin Lippert
UTL / Loganville, Ga. / Loganville HS
- Joined the team in January after graduating high school early
- Ranked No. 23 in top 100 for 2024 recruits
Coach Fichtner: "We are over the moon to have Brooklin joining us this spring. Her speed is elite. She is going to be a game changer and make a difference in our program right away. Her athleticism to play multiple positions and her IQ of the game is unparalleled."
Olivia Faggard
INF / Trussville, Ala. / Hewitt-Trussville HS
- Ranked No. 39 in top 100 for 2024 recruits
- 2023 7A Alabama State Champion
- 2023 7A All-Alabama honoree
- 2022 AHSAA 7A State Runner Up
- 2021 Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series Q Bracket Champion
Coach Fichtner: "Olivia brings an abundance of power at the plate along with great athleticism in the infield. She has produced throughout her high school career in Alabama and has had consistent success versus some of the best players in the country. We are excited to see her in a ULM uniform."
Hollie Thomas
C/INF / Liberty, Texas / Liberty HS
- Three-time all-state selection (2021-23)
- 2022 & 2023 defensive player of the year
- 2023 Texas State All-Tournament Team
- 2021-22 Texas State Champion
- 2023 Texas State Runner Up
Coach Fichtner: "We welcome Hollie from my home state of Texas. She is going to come in right away and make an immediate impact in our program. She is one of the most fundamentally sound catchers we have seen, and she can hit to all fields with power. There is no doubt she will elevate our program on and off the field."
London Minnix
OF / Crawford, Texas / Crawford HS
- 2022 TGCA State Champion
- Three-time TGCA All-State Selection
- 2021 district defensive most valuable player
- 2022 UIL State All-Tournament Team
Coach Fichtner: "We are elated to have London, another Texan, join our ULM softball family. She is a true outfielder with unbelievable speed at the plate. London has the potential to be one of the best triple threats to ever come through our program."
Cheyenne Jenkins
OF / Covington, La. / Archbishop Hannan HS
- Two-time state champion
- 2021 & 2023 offensive player of the year
- 2022 defensive player of the year
Coach Fichtner: "We have been blessed to sign one of our Louisiana natives in this class with Cheyenne. She is one of the hardest workers and will contribute immediately to our program. We are excited to welcome her and her family to ULM."
