LINE DRIVE HOT 50 18U CLUB NATIONAL RANKINGS

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50. NW Vandals-Vasas/Scott

Coach: Marie Scott

Social Media: @nwvandals on Twitter

Outlook: Marie Scott’s NW Vandals placed 9th at 18U PGF Nationals, 3rd at 18U Louisville IDT and 33rd at Triple Crown Nationals last summer. They placed 17th at PGF Shootout in the fall.

ROSTER

Brazen Henderson (2024, C/3B, Northwest Nazarene)

Elle Merlino (2024, MIF/UT, Santa Clara)

Brooke Peterson (2024, 3B/OF, Idaho State)

Rylee Gaustad (2024, OF, Portland State)

Mary Cunningham (2024, C/UT/OF, Missouri-Kansas City)

Sally Gerrick (2024, OF/C, uncommitted)

Brook Dunkin (2024, OF/1B, uncommitted)

Ali Martinez (2024, 1B/3B, uncommitted)

Delaney Hoyle (2024, P/1B, Portland State)

Peyton Justice (2024, MIF, Linfield)

Lauren Glasser (2025, OF, uncommitted)

Kinley Pappas (2024, C/OF/1B, Utah Tech)

Rowan Thompson (2024, RHP/OF, Oregon)

Katelyn Peterson (2024, OF, uncommitted)

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49. Indiana Magic Gold-Green

Coach: Brian Green

Social Media: @MagicGoldSB on Twitter

Outlook: Brian Green’s IMG placed 25th at 18U Alliance Nationals, 17th at 18U Boulder IDT and 9th at 18U Triple Crown Nationals last summer. They placed 17th at 18U Scenic City Top 25 and 2nd at the HFL Fall Championships in the fall. Five of the IMG players helped Penn High win a IHSAA Class 4A state championship this season.

RETURNERS

Sophie Collins (2024, OF, Moorehead State, she’s one of the hardest-working players in the IMG organization. She’s a speed player at the plate and in the outfield. She has a knack for getting on bases and scoring runs)

Aubrey Zachary (2024, P, Purdue-Fort Wayne, coming off a very successful junior HS season and summer. She helped pitch her HS team to the Indiana state championship before helping IMG place in the top of TCS and Alliance Nationals)

Riley Janda (2024, SS, Louisville, plays the SS position with incredible athleticism and range. She’s a force at the plate and improved in all hitting categories this fall)

Paige Ernstes (2024, C, Mississippi State, she has amazing glove and footwork behind the plate. Her pop time has dropped every season that she has been with IMG. She’s a combination of power and average at the plate and drives in runs consistently)

Sam Bolding (2024, SS/OF, Toldeo, she’s been at the top of all hitting categories every year she has played for IMG. She’s a true 4-5 tool player. She has been almost unstoppable on the basepaths with her speed and Softball IQ)

NEWCOMERS

Camille Biever (2025, 2B/OF, uncommitted, a contact hitter that can also drive the ball gap-to-gap. She’s versatile in the field and can play 2B or OF equally well)

Malone Moore (2024, P, Coastal Carolina, “MO” has been with IMG for seven-plus years and is back playing for the IMG-Green team. Mo is a power pitcher that will consistently hit mid 60s. She has a very high swing-and-miss ratio that turns into averaging 1.5 Ks per inning against top competition)

Ava Zachary (2025, 3B, Notre Dame, she’s one of the most versatile hitters on the roster. She can slap or stand and hit with power, making defending her a tough task)

Izabella Hanna (2025, OF, Northern Illinois, “Izzi” was injured in the first game of the Alliance Nationals last summer and has bounced back nicely this past fall. She has a high OBP that makes her a natural fit for the leadoff spot)

Camryn Eckhart (2025, C, uncommitted, she’s a strong fundamental catcher that communicates well with her defense. She displays a strong arm combined with excellent technique that translates into a very good pop time. At the plate, she’s a threat to hit the long ball every time she comes to the plate)

Sage Soares (2025, P, uncommitted, comes to the team from Rhode Island where she was one of the top-rated pitchers in her state. She throws in the mid 60s with excellent movement)

Jayden Kleiner (2026, SS/C, uncommitted, she’s a top prospect that has many schools keeping her in their sights. She’s an incredibly hard-working player that has elite level technique both at SS and behind the plate. She’s a student of hitting and it translates to the batter’s box)

Olivia Signorino (2025, P, Toledo, she’s a power pitcher that throws mid to upper 60s. She works up and down in the zone and has a game-changing change-up. She is coming off a state championship in last year’s HS tourney)