WINONA, Minn. – Winona State softball head coach Greg Jones has announced five commits to the Warrior softball program: Taylor Bloohm, Madi Rowe, Ashley Theisen, Lauren Volling, and Anna Zaruba.

Coach Jones on the recruiting class: "We are excited to announce our signing class of 2025.   This entire group is made up of elite student-athletes who will make an impact both on and off the field at Winona State.  This group consists of very high character individuals who also happen to be very high-end softball players.   I can't wait for this tremendous group of gifted student/athletes to get to campus next fall and help continue to lead our program to even greater heights."  
 
Taylor Bloohm, a 3rd baseman from Lomira, Wis. and Lomira High School, is a three-time Wisconsin Flyway All-Conference honoree and a two-time HM All-District award winner. Bloohm was named Lomira's Offensive MVP in 2023 and the Defensive MVP in 2024.
 
Coach Jones on Bloohm: "We are incredibly happy to welcome Taylor Bloohm to the Winona State Softball Family. Taylor is both an elite hitter and defender who has the ability to make an immediate impact in our offensive lineup the moment she walks onto campus next fall. Taylor is incredibly dedicated to her craft and her love and appreciation for the game is contagious. Taylor is a great teammate and leads by example both on and off the field."
 
Madi Rowe, a shortstop from Rice Lake Wis. and Rice Lake High School, earned First Team All-Conference, First Team All-District, and First Team All-State honors in the 2024 season after being named to the Second Team Big Rivers All-Conference in 2023.
 
Coach Jones on Rowe: "We are thrilled to have someone of Madi's skill and ability join our program. Madi is a tremendous athlete. She has the ability to make plays all over the field from her SS position. Likewise, Madi is one of the premier hitters in the state of Wisconsin. As we continue to build a Championship program, Madi will be a key ingredient to the future success of our team at Winona State."
 
Ashley Theisen, a pitcher from Clinton, Wis. and Clinton High School, has tallied 514 career strikeouts, including a 20-strikeout game and a 21-strikeout game to her credit. Theisen is a three-time Rock Valley All-Conference member and was named First Team All-District, Second Team All-State, and the Rock Valley Conference Player of the Year in 2024.
 
Coach Jones on Theisen: "We are very excited to welcome Ashley Theisen to the Winona State Softball Family. Ashley is an elite pitcher who has had a tremendous amount of success for both her high school and summer programs. Ashlee has tremendous mound presence, and is a supremely confident pitcher. She can control the game from the circle not only with her pace and movement, but with her Grit and determination. Her drive, dedication, and tremendous talent will be a perfect addition to our pitching staff."
 
Lauren Volling, an infielder from Excelsior, Minn. and Minnetonka High School, has been named Lake Conference All-Conference in both 2023 and 2024. Volling also earned All-Section honors in 2023 and 2024.
 
Coach Jones on Volling: "The Winona State Softball Team is honored to add Lauren Volling to our softball family. Lauren is very gifted student/athlete. She has the ability to play several spots on the field for us defensively with her athleticism and mobility. Lauren can be a game changer on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. She has played the game at a very high level and has a great softball IQ. We look forward to her making an immediate impact on our team as soon as she pulls on the Warrior Jersey."
 
Anna Zaruba, a pitcher from Chisago City, Minn. and Chisago Lakes High School, is a three-time First Team Mississippi 8 All-Conference honoree, a two time All-Section award winner, and was named HM All-State in 2023. Zaruba was the Mississippi 8 Conference Most Valuable Player in 2024.
 
Coach Jones on Zaruba: "We are incredibly excited to have a pitcher of Anna's caliber join the softball family here at Winona State. Anna is one of the premier pitchers in the State of Minnesota. Her work ethic, championship drive, and obvious talents will make an immediate impact on our pitching staff. Anna has pitched in big game situations her entire career which will be an incredible asset to us in order to keep our program at an elite level. As we continue to build a Championship program, Anna will be a key ingredient to the future success of our team."
 
The 2024 Warriors softball season will begin their regular season on February 11, 2025 against Grand View University in the RCTC Dome in Rochester, Minn.
 
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