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Frezzotti Inks 5 on National Signing DayFrezzotti Inks 5 on National Signing Day

Frezzotti Inks 5 on National Signing Day

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Head softball coach, Magali Frezzotti, announced the signing of five new players for the upcoming 2027-28 academic year. The class was tabbed the 48th best recruiting class in the nation according to D1 Softball.

The roster features Harper Adams (Pitcher), Hope Gilmore (Infield), Sloane Merrell (Pitcher/Left-handed hitter), Brooklyn Powhida (Catcher/Outfield) and Peyton Purves (Catcher).

What’s not to love about our 2027 signing class? You have speed, IQ, power from both sides, two lefties in the circle that will be problematic to a lot of lineups, and most importantly, a lot of love for the old gold and black. These five have been all in from day one and we have been really looking forward to this day. Year after year our roster gets stronger and more determined to take Purdue Softball all the way to the top. Welcome home, Boilers.
Maggie Frezzotti

Maggie Frezzotti

Head Softball Coach

Position: Pitcher
Hometown: Greensburg, Indiana
High School: Greensburg Community High School
Intended Major: Accounting

Prior to Purdue:
- 2026 First Team All-State
- 2025 Second Team All-State
- 2024 Third Team All-State
- 268 Single-Season Strikeouts, 772 Career-Strikeouts, 49 Career Wins
- 17-1 as pitcher, 247 strikeouts in high school

Personal:
Her parents are James and September Adams and she has eight siblings. She chose Purdue because of the supportive culture of the university and the unique facilities for student-athletes. 

Position: Infield
Hometown: Chatham, Illinois
High School: Glenwood High School
Intended Major: Special Education

Prior to Purdue:
- 3x All-Conference Honors, Second Team Team All-State
- Illinois Softball State Champions, Illinois Softball State Runner-Ups
- Academic All-Conference
- Set Home Run Record for School as a sophomore
- Ranked No. 1 in Illinois 3A, Ranked No. 47 Nationally 

Personal:
Her parents are Stacey and Roy Gilmore and she has three siblings, Brooke Benson, Ryan Hembrough, and Cole Hembrough. She chose Purdue because of the amazing coaches and the coaches and players instantly made her feel at home, along with being able to get high-level academics and athletics while remaining close to family.

Position: Pitcher/ Left-Handed Hitter
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
High School: Centennial High School
Intended Major: Exploratory Studies

Prior to Purdue:
- 2x Max Preps All-Southern Nevada First Team
- 2025 5A Nevada State Championship Team Runner-Ups
- 2025 TCS Sparkler National Power Pool National Champion
- Line Drive Media - Ranked #36 in America for Class of 2027
- Extra Inning Softball - Ranked #37 in America for Class of 2027 

Personal:
Her parents are Neil and Gretchen Merrell and she has one sibling, Graham. She chose Purdue for the second to none academic and athletic resources, tremendous coaching, feeling welcomed the minute she stepped on the campus, and the opportunity to compete in the Big Ten conference.

Position: Catcher/Outfield
Hometown: Eustis, Florida
High School: Eustis High School
Intended Major: Political Science

Prior to Purdue:
- Team State Champions, 4A Ranked #1, State Ranked #6 (2024)
- Team State Runner-Ups, 3A Ranked #4, State Ranked #24 (2025)
- Team State Runner-Ups, 3A Ranked #6, State Ranked #26 (2026)
- USSSA All-American Games Champion (2022)
- 2x All-County First Team 

Personal:
Her parents are Megan and Matt Powhida and she has one sibling, Matthew. She chose Purdue for the top-tier education and a scholarship opportunity to play for a very competitive athletic program.

Position: Catcher
Hometown: Rochester, Illinois
High School: Rochester High School
Intended Major: Business Analytics and Information Management

Prior to Purdue:
- 2x 1st Team All-Conference
- 2x Academic All-Conference
- 2A Second Team All-State
- 2026 Alliance National All-Tournament Team
- 2025 Extra Innings Top 100 Hitter Midwest
- 2025 Extra Elite #15 Catcher National and #3 Midwest
- Regional Championship Team ('24, '25, '26)

Personal:
Her parents are Dave and Alana and she has one sibling, Reece. She chose Purdue for the academic and professional opportunities that are offered, as well as the distance from home and the softball program and coaching staff.

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