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Ignite Signs Morgan Smith for 2026 Season<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wausau, WI- Wausau Ignite Softball is thrilled to announce the signing of Morgan Smith, a freshman from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Utility \u2013 Morgan Smith| 5\u20198\u201d | R\/R| Freshman | Prairie View A & M<\/p>\n

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Smith attended high school at Pensacola Catholic High School in Pensacola, Florida. In her senior season with the team last year, she batted .646 with six home runs, 29 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases.<\/p>\n

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In her first season with Prairie View A&M, Smith batted .416 through 35 games. She recorded 32 hits with four doubles, five triples and 20 RBIs. As a freshman, Smith led the team in batting average and closed out the season with a 1.000 fielding percentage. Prairie View A&M closed out their season with a 27-19 overall record, going 19-4 in conference play this year.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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