ALLEN, ALBRECHT JOIN HONEYBEES SOFTBALL FOR 2024
Indiana University South Bend Outfielder, University of North Dakota Pitcher to Play in Historic Season
MINOT, ND – The Minot Honeybees softball team continues to expand their hive as they welcome Kaitlynne Allen and Jackie Albrecht to the team ahead of their historic opening day.
Allen comes to the Honeybees from Indiana University South Bend following two previous seasons with the Spring Arbor University Cougars. Over her two seasons at South Bend, Allen has put up 26 runs and 28 RBI. She has posted eight doubles, three triples, and scored one home run. Her career fielding percentage is .938 and she has recorded 70 putouts.
With her athletic and academic endeavors in mind, Allen transferred to South Bend ahead of the 2023 season from Spring Arbor University. In her previous seasons at Spring Arbor, Allen had a 6 RBI and two doubles. In the outfield, she achieved 47 career putouts with one assist and three errors.
Before college, Allen played varsity softball at Edwardsburg High School. Allen, who is originally from Niles, Michigan, is currently studying English and aspires to teach following her graduation.
“My goal for this season is to have fun while playing with new girls from all around,” Allen said. “This is such a unique opportunity, and I want to take full advantage of it!”
Albrecht joins the Honeybees after three seasons pitching for the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks. A frequent starter since her freshman year, Albrecht ranks among the top pitchers at UND, as she currently has struck out the seventh-most batters in program history at 317 career strikeouts. In the 2024 season, she struck out 131 batters, threw 15 complete games including three complete game shutouts, and earned a career high 10 strikeouts in a single game. She was named Second-Team All Summit League and held opposing batters to a .233 batting average, the third best average in the conference.
Albrecht, from Barrington, Illinois, committed to the University of North Dakota in 2020 ahead of an outstanding senior season at Barrington High School, which resulted in a 33-2 record and division and conference championships. In that season, Albrecht in particular struck out 172 batters, threw 12 shutouts, pitched 3 no hitters, scored 8 home runs and 41 RBIs, and garnered a slew of accolades, including MSL All-Conference Team, MSL West Player Of The Year, and ICA All State 1st Team.
On the academic side, Albrecht is majoring in commercial aviation and air traffic management.
“I am most looking forward to playing with a new team and new people, as well as the memories we will make traveling,” said Albrecht.
Fans eager to see Allen, Albrecht, and the Honeybees play in their debut season can visit honeybeessoftball.com for tickets, game schedules, and group opportunities. For real-time updates on all roster announcements and team news, follow the Honeybees on social media or sign up for their e-newsletter.
