{"id":37350,"date":"2026-05-14T10:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/?p=37350"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:37:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T15:37:07","slug":"spitfires-land-impact-player-addie-ferguson-for-inaugural-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/2026\/05\/14\/spitfires-land-impact-player-addie-ferguson-for-inaugural-season\/","title":{"rendered":"SPITFIRES LAND IMPACT PLAYER ADDIE FERGUSON FOR INAUGURAL SEASON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grand Forks, ND &#8211; The Grand Forks Spitfires continue to build excitement for their inaugural season with the addition of another talented athlete, catcher\/first baseman Addie Ferguson from Towson University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A native of Valencia, California, Ferguson brings versatility and strength to the Spitfires lineup, with the ability to make an impact both behind the plate and at first base. Known for her strong presence on the field and competitive edge, Ferguson adds depth to a roster that continues to take shape ahead of Opening Night on June 9 at Albrecht Field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI am super excited to play in Grand Forks for new experiences, new opportunities, and new people,\u201d said Ferguson. \u201cI\u2019m excited and blessed to continue to play the game that made me who I am.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ferguson\u2019s passion for the game and drive to compete make her a perfect fit for the Spitfires\u2019 high-energy, team-first culture. Her ability to contribute offensively while anchoring key defensive positions will be a valuable asset throughout the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAddie is a strong addition to our roster,\u201d said General Manager Roberto Lemus. \u201cShe brings toughness, versatility, and a genuine love for the game. Players like Addie elevate the entire team, and we\u2019re excited to see the impact she\u2019ll have both on and off the field this season.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the Spitfires prepare for their first season in Grand Forks, the roster continues to come together with a mix of high-level talent from across the country. Fans can expect a fast-paced, fun, and competitive brand of softball all summer long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The excitement continues to build as Opening Night approaches, with fans already buzzing about the team, upcoming promotions, and the highly anticipated mascot reveal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fans can stay in the loop on roster announcements, promotions, giveaways, and exclusive offers all season long by signing up for the Spitfires newsletter at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spitfiressoftball.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">www.SpitfiresSoftball.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grand Forks, ND &#8211; The Grand Forks Spitfires continue to build excitement for their inaugural season with the addition of  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":37354,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37350","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v26.5) - 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