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Ignite Adds Local Talent for 2026 Season<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wausau, WI- Wausau Ignite Softball is excited to announce the signing of Taylor Liebelt for the 2026 season! Taylor is currently a freshman at Illinois State University and a 2025 graduate of Wausau West High School.<\/p>\n

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Taylor Liebelt<\/p><\/div>\n

OF \u2013 Taylor Liebelt| 5\u20194\u201d | R\/R| Freshman | Illinois State University<\/p>\n

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Liebelt was a three-year member and team captain of the Wausau West varsity softball team. During her sophomore season, Liebelt earned a unanimous First-Team All-Conference selection and All-District Honorable Mention. Last season for Wausau West, she batted .324 and led the team in home runs and RBIs, earning a Second-Team All-Conference nod.<\/p>\n

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This spring, Liebelt has batted .280 with two doubles, a triple, and three home runs while driving in nine RBIS. Through 24 games she has recorded a fielding percentage of .944 with 15 putouts. This season, Illinois State is 22-12 overall and 11-5 in conference play. The team will continue conference play with a double header on April 10th<\/sup> against Indiana State.<\/p>\n

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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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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