Omaha Softball Signs Six
Nov 16, 2016 | Softball
OMAHA, Neb. ā Head coach D.J. Sanchez announced Wednesday that Lexi Burchfield, Aubrey Hacke, Halley Jones, Madison Otte, Kayla Peak and Alexa Sedlak have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Omaha softball program in 2017-18.
"We cannot say enough about this recruiting class," said Sanchez.Ā "Each of them brings something different to the table.Ā As tremendous as they are on the field, they are even more outstanding as young women.Ā We are ecstatic to welcome them to the Maverick family."
Lexi Burchfield
2B, 5-3, Flower Mound, Texas (Flower Mound)
Burchfield, a 5-3 infielder from Flower Mound, Texas, plays for Coach Mark Lirriba at Flower Mound High School.Ā Burchfield played club softball for Coaches Martin and Kim Poole of the DFW Firecrackers Gold program.
"Lexi is a talented athlete who is a threat offensively with her speed," said Sanchez.Ā "She loves the game, and it shines through every time she takes the field.Ā Her passion and excitement is something that will make our program better day in and day out."
Aubrey Hacke
P, 5-7, Highland, Ill. (Highland)
Hacke, a 5-7 pitcher from Highland, Ill., plays for Coach Greg Exton at Highland High School.Ā She has Ā three-time all-conference pitcher for the Bulldogs.Ā As a junior, Hacke had a .413 batting average and a .596 slugging percentage with 43 hits and 35 RBI and went 7-4 with a 1.91 earned run average and 75 strikeouts.Ā She plays club softball for the Blackwidows program.
"Aubrey is an all-around athlete who will contribute at the plate as well as in the circle," said Sanchez.Ā "She is a very mature ball player and an outstanding young woman.Ā Aubrey is a hard worker who will do whatever is asked of her, and she will be a tremendous asset to our program in the future."
Halley Jones
P, 5-10, Blaine, Minn. (Spring Lake Park)
Jones, a 5-10 pitcher from Spring Lake Park, Minn., plays for Coach Lori Lightbody at Spring Lake Park High School.Ā Last season, she had a 0.65 ERA with 210 strikeouts leading the Panthers to their first state tournament appearance in school history.Ā As a sophomore, Jones earned first team all-state honors while striking out 252 batters.Ā Jones has played club softball for the Minnesota Renegades and Minnesota Sting programs.
"Halley is a seasoned pitcher who will make an immediate impact for us in the circle," said Sanchez.Ā "Her intensity is undeniable which makes her fun to play behind.Ā Halley has had great success during her high school career, and we couldn't be more excited to bring her to Omaha."
Madison Otte
IF, 5-5, Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Southeast)
Otte, a 5-5 infielder from Lincoln, is a four-time all-state and three-time all-Nebraska performer for Lincoln Southeast High School.Ā Otte hit .515 as a senior, and set the Nebraska state record for home runs in a season (19) and career (41).Ā She played club softball for Coach Travis Unzicker and the Nebraska Gold program.
"Madie is one of the top high school players in the state of Nebraska," said Sanchez.Ā "She is a dynamic player who makes everyone else around her better.Ā Madie is going to make an immediate impact on our program both on and off the field."
Kayla Peak
OF, 5-4, Olathe, Kan. (Olathe North)
Peak, an outfielder from Olathe, Kan., plays for Coach Bree Ederer at Olathe North High School.Ā She is a three-time all-state performer for the Eagles. Ā She batted .433 with seven doubles, four home runs and 26 RBI in her junior season.Ā Peak plays club softball for Coach Bill Garton of the Kansas City Jazz program.
"Kayla is an energetic player who loves to compete," said Sanchez.Ā "She is full of enthusiasm that pours over into her teammates.Ā Kayla is solid in the outfield and at the plate, and will be a very versatile athlete for us in the future."
Alexa Sedlak
3B/Utility, 5-4, Gretna, Neb. (Gretna)
Sedlak, a third baseman from Gretna, Neb., is a four-year letterwinner and starting third baseman for Coach Bill Heard at Gretna High School.Ā She is a four-time all-state performer and earned First Team All-Nebraska honors as a senior.Ā This season, Sedlak led a potent offensive attack for the Dragons, batting .524 with 12 homers, 12 doubles and 40 RBIs. She also stole 18 bases, helping Gretna finish runner-up in Class B.Ā Sedlak plays club softball for Coach Jeff Sturgeon for the Quakes Prime program.
"Alexa is a hard-nosed ball player with a tremendous work ethic," said Sanchez.Ā "Her hustle and demeanor are contagious, and she understands what it takes to win.Ā We are so excited to have such a fiery competitor."
