BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic University head softball coach Jordan Clark announced the Owls’ 2023 signing class on Wednesday. Clark brings in a promising group of seven student-athletes that will build the program heading into the future.
QUOTES FROM COACH CLARK“What an exciting day to officially welcome our 2023 incoming class,” Clark said. “This class shows that the future of FAU Softball is bright, and we are thrilled that they will help us transition into the American Athletic Conference with depth, competitiveness, and high skill sets. This is a big class, and we knew that we needed to replace a graduating class that was big in size that also had a lot of game experience. We believe this class will bring energy both on and off the field. They come from amazing families who match our program values, and we know they will help us continue to raise the bar for FAU Softball on the field, in the classroom and in the community.”
Madisen Antioco, INF/OF, New Port Richey, Fla., J.W. Mitchell High School
“Madisen is small in stature but plays big,” Clark said. “She is spunky and can play multiple positions. Her versatility both offensively and defensively separates her from others. She is an amazing student and an even better person. She will make our program better with the standards she holds for herself and others around her. We are so excited to welcome Madisen into our Owl family.”
Antioco was a two-time all-conference honoree during her career at J.W. Mitchell High School. She was part of a team that was regional champions and made the state final four.
Kiley Channell, INF, Keystone Heights, Fla., Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School
“Kiley is a super competitive athlete who is a high-level hitter with soft hands defensively,” Clark said. “She was someone who caught our eyes right away in the recruiting process with how hard she played and the highlight reels she put together on defense. She won’t overpower you in size but makes up with it for how hard she works and how much she loves the game. We are so excited to welcome Kiley to our Owl family.”
During her career at Keystone Heights, Channell was a two-time first-team all-county honoree as well as a third-team all-state recipient. A two-sport athlete, Channell was also a two-time first team all-county selection and District 4A Player of the Year in basketball.
Izabella Cimino, INF, Farmingdale, N.Y., Farmingdale High School
“Izabella is a strong and physical athlete that has the ability to hit for power and develop into a big weapon on offense,” Clark said. “Her athleticism allows her to play multiple positions and be a true utility on the infield. The sky is the limit for Izabella, and we are so excited to see her grow and develop her into the player we know she can be. We are so excited to welcome Izabella into our Owl family.”
At Farmingdale, Cimino was an all-division honoree for softball in 2019 and an all-conference recipient in 2020. Another two-sport athlete, Cimino earned all-division, all-conference and all-county awards for swimming.
Corin Dammeier, C, Franklin, Ind., Franklin Community High School
“Corin has a cannon behind the plate and high confidence in her ability to throw runners out and lead a defense,” Clark said. “Her ability to drive the ball in the gaps and get herself on base will be a huge plus for our offense. She is extremely intelligent in the classroom, and we expect her to do big things at FAU on and off the field. We are so excited to welcome Corin to our Owl family.”
Dammeier is a Franklin Community record holder in four categories – batting average (.514), on-base percentage (.581), runners caught stealing and runners picked off. For her efforts, she received all-conference and daily journal all-county honors.
Hannah Green, OF, Kansas City, Mo., Liberty High School
“Hannah is our first player from the Kansas City area,” Clark said. “We expect Hannah to steal bases and add pressure to opposing defenses right away. She is a true triple threat, and we are excited to see her grow and develop in our system. She has the ability to track down balls gap toe gap and isn’t afraid to take charge in the outfield. We are so excited to welcome Hannah to our Owl family.”
Over the course of her career at Liberty, Green was a first team all-conference honoree as well as a two-time first team all-district and two-time all-region recipient.
Brooklyn Lorenzo, UTL/INF, Miami Lakes, Fla., Barbara Goleman High School
“Brooklyn is passionate, extremely competitive, and athletic,” Clark said. “She plays with a chip on her shoulder and makes everyone else around her love the game. She will bring athleticism and speed to our infield where she can play just about every position on the field. We are so excited to welcome Brooklyn to our Owl family.”
At Barbara Goleman, Lorenzo was a first-team all-county selection for three consecutive years.
Maddie Mayo, INF/OF, Tallahasse, Fla., Florida State University High School
“Maddie is extremely versatile and can play infield/outfield as well as hit for power,” Clark said. “She plays high level travel softball for one of the best teams in the country. She is a true competitor that has the ability to make a big difference in our program. We are so excited to welcome Maddie into our Owl family.”
Mayo has earned All-Big Bend honors in three seasons in addition to three all-state honors, highlighted by her First Team FACA All-State recognition.
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Clark and the Owls will begin their 2023 season on Feb. 9 at home against Mississippi State.
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