{"id":37813,"date":"2026-06-22T11:29:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/?p=37813"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T16:29:56","slug":"spitfires-welcome-york-university-talent-emma-peeples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/grand-forks-spitfires\/2026\/06\/22\/spitfires-welcome-york-university-talent-emma-peeples\/","title":{"rendered":"SPITFIRES WELCOME YORK UNIVERSITY TALENT EMMA PEEPLES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GRAND FORKS, ND &#8211; The Grand Forks Spitfires continue adding talent to their inaugural 2026 roster with the signing of Emma Peeples, an outfielder from York University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Peeples brings athleticism, energy, and a strong work ethic to Grand Forks as the Spitfires prepare for their first season in franchise history. Known for her speed and ability to make plays in the outfield, Peeples adds another dynamic presence to a roster built to compete at a high level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout her collegiate career at York University, Peeples has continued to develop as a dependable player both on and off the field. Her competitive mindset and willingness to embrace new challenges make her an exciting addition to the Spitfires organization as the team continues constructing a versatile and talented roster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Manager Roberto Lemus spoke highly of what Peeples will bring to the team this summer. \u201cEmma is a player who brings great energy and enthusiasm every day,\u201d said Lemus. \u201cShe\u2019s athletic, eager to learn, and someone we believe will make an immediate impact both in the outfield and within our team culture. We\u2019re excited to welcome her to Grand Forks for our inaugural season.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Peeples is excited for the opportunity to compete alongside new teammates and continue growing her game this summer. \u201cI\u2019m excited to be able to learn and play with new teammates and learn from new opportunities,\u201d said Peeples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the inaugural season approaches, the Spitfires remain committed to building a roster filled with talented and motivated student-athletes who will help create an exciting brand of softball for fans across the region. The addition of Peeples further strengthens the organization\u2019s vision of establishing a competitive and passionate team from day one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The countdown to Opening Day is officially underway, and the Spitfires are continuing to build momentum with every new signing. Fans can stay up to date on player announcements, theme nights, and exclusive team content by signing up for the Spitfires newsletter at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/spitfiressoftball.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">spitfiressoftball.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br style=\"font-weight: 400\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GRAND FORKS, ND &#8211; The Grand Forks Spitfires continue adding talent to their inaugural 2026 roster with the signing of  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":37816,"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-37813","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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