Indiana University Athletics
Indiana Softball Announces Three Signees
11/15/2024 9:30:00 AM | Softball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –––– Indiana Softball head coach Shonda Stanton has announced the program's newest signing class on Friday morning. The Hoosiers will add three players as part of its 2025 signing class.
Jada Ellison, Maddie Engle and Aubree Hooks will arrive in Bloomington in the fall of 2025.
Jada Ellison
OF | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Oakland High School
More on Ellison…
Parents are Pontraell and Candace Ellison and her siblings are Pontraell Jr. and Lekkkerick.
On picking IU…
JE: "I am so excited to be a part of the IU softball family that I have been watching grow for a few years now and not only within the team but the whole fanbase."
Madde Engle
C/UT | New Palestine, Ind. | New Palestine High School
More on Engle…
Parents are Jeff and Ronda Engle. Ronda went to IU. Has a brother named Cooper.
On picking IU…
ME: "Right as I walked on campus, I knew it was home. Culture, campus, coaches, team, everything is perfect."
Aubree Hooks
P/1B | Alabaster, Ala. | Thompson High School
More on Hooks…
Parents are Michael and LeAnn Hooks. Has a brother named Brodie.
On picking IU…
AH: "I fell in love with the campus and family atmosphere in Bloomington! Absolutely love the coaches and how supportive they are. Indiana feels like home!"
Jada Ellison, Maddie Engle and Aubree Hooks will arrive in Bloomington in the fall of 2025.
Jada Ellison
OF | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Oakland High School
More on Ellison…
- Bats/Throws: L/R.
- High school coach is Charlotte Peay.
- Four-year varsity letterwinner.
- Plays travel ball for Fury Platinum National Davenport.
- Hit .479 AVG for travel team with 44 stolen bases.
- Participates in Student Council.
- Intended Major: Business Real Estate.
Parents are Pontraell and Candace Ellison and her siblings are Pontraell Jr. and Lekkkerick.
On picking IU…
JE: "I am so excited to be a part of the IU softball family that I have been watching grow for a few years now and not only within the team but the whole fanbase."
Madde Engle
C/UT | New Palestine, Ind. | New Palestine High School
More on Engle…
- Bats/Throws: R/R.
- High school coach is Ed Marcum.
- 2024 State Runner-up with New Palestine.
- 2023 All-Conference honoree.
- Four-year varsity letterwinner.
- Plays travel ball for Indiana Bombers 25/26 Keown.
- Participates in Concert Band.
- National Honor Society and Student Council member.
- Academic Excellence honoree for having a 3.7+ GPA.
- Intended Major: Sport Marketing & Management.
Parents are Jeff and Ronda Engle. Ronda went to IU. Has a brother named Cooper.
On picking IU…
ME: "Right as I walked on campus, I knew it was home. Culture, campus, coaches, team, everything is perfect."
Aubree Hooks
P/1B | Alabaster, Ala. | Thompson High School
More on Hooks…
- Bats/Throws: R/R.
- High school coach is Kevin Todd.
- Four-year varsity letterwinner.
- 130.2 IP, 22-4 record, 141 strikeouts, 1.2 ERA.
- Hit for a .336 AVG, .370 OBP, 3 HR, 33 RBI.
- 2024 Shelby County Pitcher of the Year.
- 2024 Second Team All-State.
- Plays travel ball for Impact Gold Premier – Warrick.
- Two-time Athletes Go Live All-Tournament Team.
- Top 100 pitcher by Extra Innings Softball 2025 rankings.
- Member of Beta Club and Spanish Honor Society.
- Also in DECA, Key Club and is a Thompson High School Ambassador.
Parents are Michael and LeAnn Hooks. Has a brother named Brodie.
On picking IU…
AH: "I fell in love with the campus and family atmosphere in Bloomington! Absolutely love the coaches and how supportive they are. Indiana feels like home!"
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