FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University's softball Head coach Julie LeMaire is pleased to announce the addition of eight newcomers to the 2017 softball roster.
 
"We are very fortunate to announce the addition of these eight young women to the future of the Shark Softball program," said LeMaire.
 
"The athleticism and versatility of this class as a whole is something we are very excited to have in order to begin building a rich tradition of softball here. The passion and desire these ladies have to compete for Nova Southeastern softball is going to be an integral part of our future success."
 
Mary Acosta
Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla.
Position: 1B/Outfield
Height: 5'4"
Previous School: Gateway High School
Club Team: Stealers West Gold
 
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Competed for the Gateway Panthers in softball for four years, soccer for two and weightlifting for one, all at the varsity level… boasted a .673 batting average and was named Most Valuable Player in her senior season on the softball team… earned a spot on the Orange Belt Conference First Team twice… was named team captain for three years in a row… earned the coaches award as a freshman and sophomore… played club for the Stealers West Gold and was named team captain.  
 
PERSONAL
Plans to major in exercise and sports science… looks up to her mother, Marilyn Hernandez, because she has always pushed her for the better and without her support she wouldn't be attending her dream school… favorite television show is Friends and movie is Twilight… favorite athlete is Clay Matthews and team is the Green Bay Packers… enjoy eating any Italian food and vacationing in the Bahamas.
 
Daniela Bautista
Hometown: Lutz, Fla.
Position: Infield
Height: 5'6"
Previous School: George M. Steinbrenner High School
 
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Four-year softball player for George M. Steinbrenner… finished with a .319 career batting average… as a sophomore earned Hillsborough County honorable-mention laurels before being named to the Hillsborough County Second Team as a junior… graduated with honors and was a member of the National Honor Society.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in business… daughter of Danny and Frandy Bautista and has three brothers, Gerald, David and Danny Jr…. says her father has been most influential in life because he is the reason she have been exposed to softball and has pushed her all her life to work hard… likes the Golden State Warriors… enjoys eating her favorite food, mac and cheese, and watching The Fresh Prince of Belair and The Great Gatsby… her most favored athlete is Robinson Cano and favorite actors are Will Smith and Gabrielle Union.
 
Dana Edmundson
Hometown: Panama City, Fla.
Position: Outfield
Height: 5'7"
Previous School: Chipola College
 
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Played for Chipola College for the last two years… finished her sophomore year with a .450 batting average in 189 at bats with 85 hits and 18 doubles… as a freshman helped lead her team to a national championship… named to the all-state Second Team as a sophomore…earned a spot on the FCSAA All-Tournament team after being nominated the FCSAA All-Tournament MVP in 2016… placed on the 2016 NFCA All-American Second Team.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Broderick and Irene Edmundson… majoring in psychology with a minor in social work.
 
Samantha Gonzales
Hometown: Vista, Cal.
Position: Infield
Height: 5'6"
Previous School: Rancho Buena Vista High School
Club Team: Fury 18U Gold
 
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Played softball for four years for the Longhorns of Rancho Buena Vista… two-time All-Academic team member… earned a spot on the Honor Roll all four years… played club for the Fury 18U Gold.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in accounting… looks up to her parents, Raul and Julie Gonzales, because they taught her to always believe in herself and never give up… has two brothers, Luke and Zachary… favorite actress is Jennifer Aniston and enjoys watching her favorite movie, The Sandlot, and show, One Tree Hill… her favorite sports teams are the San Diego Chargers and Padres. 
 
Sydney Lageyre
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Position: Short Stop
Height: 5'5"
Previous School: Doral Academy Preparatory High School
Club Team: Wolfpack Gold
 
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Played four years for Walter Acevedo at Doral Academy Preparatory High School…had a .453 batting average with four home runs in her senior season… named to the 2016 Miracle Sports 6A and Miami Herald All Miami-Dade County First Team as an infielder ... was named MVP of the Doral Firebirds in 2014 and 2016 and earned the role of captain in 2016.
  
PERSONAL
Born and raised in Miami…daughter of Juan and Magdalena Lageyre…previously volunteered at a summer camp and coached little league…Credits her sister Samantha for being her role model…Favorite food is chocolate…Favorite TV show is Friends while her favorite actress is Jennifer Lawrence…Favorite athlete is Mike Trout.
 
Megan Maloney
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
Position: Outfield/1B
Height: 5'3"
Previous School: George D. Chamberlain High School
Club Team: Tampa Heat - Rodriguez
 
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Played three years for Bobby Diaz at George D. Chamberlain High School…Captain of the 2016 District Champion team…Member of the Palm Harbor Spring Break Tournament Champion team…6A State Runner-Up in 2015 and Final Four finalists in 2014 and 2015…Named a NFCA Athletic Scholar in her junior year and a NFCA Scholar Athlete…Rookie of the Year and 2013 Spring Athlete of the Year as a freshman in her one year at Land O Lakes High School…Made the Principal's Honor Roll all four years of high school and received the Principal's Award for highest GPA…Has 448 volunteer hours and is a St. Joseph's Hospital "Kids are Heroes" Hero…Was a member of the National Honor Society and numerous other clubs…Played for Larry Rodriguez with the Tampa Heat summer team.
 
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Majoring in biology…Daughter of John Maloney and Nicole Moccio…Favorite professional athlete is Alex Morgan…Favorite actors are Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper…Enjoys watching Grey's Anatomy…Likes the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
 
Dominique Sprengers
Hometown: Haarlem, Noord Holland, Netherlands
Position: Pitcher/Utility
Height: 5' 8"
Previous School: Highland Community College
Club Team: DSS
 
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Has played softball for 13 years… played two years at Highland Community College… during the 2016 season pitched 114.2 innings and finished with an 18-2 winning record… tallied 153 strikeouts and 21 balls with a 1.10 ERA… had a final batting average of .336 with nine homers… was named the NJCAA Player of the Week and NJCAA Pitcher of the Week one time each… two-time First Team East Division all-conference nominee… earned First Team All-Region honors in 2016… honored with the title of KJCCC Most Valuable Player 2016… played club for DSS.
 
PERSONAL
Majoring in sports and recreation management… looks up to her mother and father, Sabine and Frank… her favorite athletes are Taylor Schlopy and Kelley Montalvo and favorite teams are the Kansas City Royals and the Akron Racers… enjoys vacationing in Mexico.
 
Lexie Storrer
Hometown: Olathe, Kan.
Position: Pitcher
Height: 5' 4"
Previous School: Olathe South High School
Club Team: Mac N Seitz
 
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Played four years for Michael Allen at Olathe South High School in Kansas…Helped lead her team to a 2015 State Championship victory…Played club for Mac-N-Seitz under coach and former MLB player Mike Macfarlane.
 
PERSONAL
Born in Emporia, Kan. And grew up in Olathe, Kansas…Pre-nursing major…Daughter of Lee Storrer and Theresa Sill…Favorite athlete is Jennie Finch and favorite sports team is the Kansas City Royals…Favorite food is Goldfish...Has two younger brothers, Brayden and Ethan.