Spear Heads to Ignite for Summer Season
Wausau, WI- D.C. Everest alum, Sydney Spear, has signed with the Wausau Ignite for the 2026 season. Spear is currently in her freshman season at the University of Wisconsin.
OF – Sydney Spear| 5’6” | L/R| Freshman | University of Wisconsin
During her high school career, Spear was award two first-team All-Conference selections in the Wisconsin Valley Conference and was a two-time WFSCA All-District Honorable Mention nominee. During her senior year, she batted .381 with seven RBIs. Spear tied for second most stolen bases in the conference with ten
Spear has primarily been a pinch runner for the Badgers this season, scoring 11 runs on the year with four stolen bases. In her time on defense, she has maintained a 1.000 fielding percentage with six putouts and one assist. Wisconsin will play two against St. Thomas on Tuesday, April 21st at home before traveling to Minnesota for three games over the weekend.
Wausau Ignite Softball is preparing for a great second season. Season tickets, group outings, and select ticket packages are on sale now, with single-game tickets coming soon. Make sure to get in on all the action by calling 715-845-5055 or visiting www.ignitesoftball.com.
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Leveraging the 31-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment.
