{"id":37089,"date":"2026-11-09T11:01:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T17:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/wausau-ignite\/?p=37089"},"modified":"2026-11-09T11:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T17:01:22","slug":"brianne-barta-named-northwoods-league-softball-executive-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/wausau-ignite\/2026\/11\/09\/brianne-barta-named-northwoods-league-softball-executive-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Brianne Barta Named Northwoods League Softball Executive of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>Northwoods League Names Ignite\u2019s Barta 2026 Executive of the Year<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wausau, WI \u2013 Wausau Ignite Softball is excited to announce that General Manager Brianne Barta has been named the Northwoods League Softball Executive of the Year. This award was voted on by league officials at annual fall meetings in Grand Forks, North Dakota and is annually given to the League\u2019s outstanding executives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis award is a testament to all of the hard work and commitment from everyone on our staff. From finishing last in league standings our first season to playing in the Championship Series our second season, we had a lot of growth both on and off the field. It has been incredible to see the love and support from our host families, fans, and the community as we continue to grow,\u201d Barta said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Barta has served as general manager since the Ignite joined the league in 2025, following four seasons in the Wausau Woodchucks front office. In her role, she continues to provide strong leadership and support for both teams while helping deliver an exceptional fan experience in Wausau. Barta played a key role in building a determined, collaborative coaching staff and supporting player recruitment efforts, contributing to the Ignite\u2019s turnaround from a last-place finish in 2025 to a championship game appearance in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for season three of Wausau Ignite Softball! Season tickets and select ticket packages are available now, with the schedule and single-game tickets coming soon. Visit www.ignitesoftball.com or call 715-845-5055 to be part of the action.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>###<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>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. 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