CEDAR CITY, Utah -- The Thunderbird softball program, and head coach Don Don Williams, has announced the team's signing class for the Fall 2020 signing period.
"Our 2021 recruiting class represents the future of our program," Williams said. "This class of incoming freshmen are highly competitive, determined, and bring a quality skill set in every position they play. Not only are they going to elevate our program on the field, they are great people and teammates. This class strengthens the culture that we are building here at SUU softball and we cannot wait to have them all in a SUU uniform next year."
Amyah Boostedt, UTL, 5-7, Casa Grande, Ariz. (Vista Grande High School)
Jumping one state to the North, Amyah Boostedt will be joining the Thunderbird softball team following a prep career with Vista Grande High School and Hotshots 18U Gold.
"It felt like home and I could see myself having a great college career at SUU," Boostedt said.
Kelleigh Fielder, C/3B, 5-6 Riverside, Calif. (Arlington High School)
The Thunderbirds have announced the signing of Kelleigh Fielder, who will be heading to T-Bird Nation after a career with Arlington High School and SoCal Athletics. Fielder was ranked No. 176 in the national Class of 2021 by Extra Inning Softball. Her team claimed a 16U PGF Platinum championship in 2019.
"I chose SUU because it just seemed to make sense," Fielder said. "There was never a question in my mind if it should be my future home or not."
Sophia Masut, SS, 5-5, Riverside, Calif. (Arlington High School)
The second of two future Thunderbirds from Riverside, California, Sophia Masut will be joining the program after her career wraps up for Arlington High School and Explosion 18U.
"I chose SUU softball because it offered me a gateway to the future that I have been working toward, not only as an athlete, but also as a student," Masut said. "Aside from the academic and athletic opportunities, the girls and the coaches make it feel like home away from California."
Masut has been named First Team All-Citrus League (2017-18) and Sunbelt League (2018-19) during her career. Her team has claimed a 16U PGF Platinum championship and 18U TCS NIT championship.
She's also been awarded a Gold Glove and has received academic honors for the past three seasons.
Jayne Sepulveda, SS, 5-7, Monterey Park, Calif. (St. Paul High School)
Heading to Cedar City from Monterey Park, California, Jayne Sepulveda will become a T-Bird following her career with St. Paul High School and the Corona Angels. Sepulveda was ranked No. 493 in the national Class of 2021 by Extra Inning Softball.
"I chose SUU because I fell in love with the culture of the softball program and of course, the beautiful campus," Spulveda said.
Sepulveda was named Second Team All-League in 2019 and has been a scholar athlete since 2017.
Riley Shue, MIF/UTL, 5-3, Lakewood, Calif. (Mayfair High School)
Another future Thunderbird making her way to Cedar City from California, Riley Shue will join the program after a career playing for Mayfair High School and Explosion 18U.
"I really love the atmosphere of the school and the people," Shue said. "The coaches and team made it feel like a place I could call home, and grow with."
In 2020 her team competed in AFA Nationals 18U and took second place, and claimed the TCS NIT Championship. Her team claimed a 16U PGF Platinum championship in 2019.
Kylee Terrell, UTL, 5-5, St. George, Utah (Dixie High School)
Making a quick trip up from St. George to Cedar City, Dixie High School's Kylee Terrell will be joining the Thunderbirds in 2021.
"I chose SUU softball because after meeting the coaches and seeing their passion for the sport I have loved my whole life, and seeing their love for the team members and how highly the team spoke about the coaches and SUU, it made me want to be a part of something great," Terrell said.
Terrell has been a member of the varsity team at Dixie since 2017. She was named Softball Factory MVP in 2018 and First Team All-Region that same season. She was also named Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018.
She's also competed for multiple club teams, including Dixie Ice, Summit, SO Thunder, Lil' Rebels and Summit Elite.
Keimon Winston, P, 5-8, Moreno Valley, Calif. (Valley View High School)
The fifth member of the signing class to hail from the state of California, Keimon Winston will be joining the Thunderbirds following a career with Valley View High School and the Corona Angels.
"The first day I walked on campus at SUU, I knew this place was special," Winston said. "It felt like home. Thank you to coach Don Don, coach Laurin and the softball team for making me feel so welcome. Thank you T-Bird Nation for giving me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream of playing college D1 softball, and I can't wait to call this home for the next four years."
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