Nov 11, 2026 | Softball
OMAHA ā Head softball coach Mike Heard and the Omaha softball program announced five signees on Wednesday afternoon.
"We can't wait to get this class on campus next fall. We believe, overall, this is one of our top recruiting classes, and they will all make a big impact on this program while they are here," Coach Heard said. "It's a very athletic and versatile group of softball players, but we are just as excited about the type of people they are to represent Omaha Softball and this university. They are all great players, great students and great teammates."
Halle Clark ā Infielder ā Runnells, Iowa ā Southeast Polk HS
Halle Clark is an athletic middle infielder out of Runnells, Iowa, who has proven to be one of the top players in the state. Clark earned all-state, all-district and all-conference honors and was named to the Class 5A Iowa State Softball All-Tournament Team in 2025. In her career, Clark is hitting .348 and holds an on-base percentage of .467. Clark was also an all-conference basketball player at Southeast Polk High School. In the classroom, Clark earned academic all-state honors, was an academic letter award recipient and received the Lamp of Knowledge Award. Clark plans to major in business at Omaha. Halle is the daughter of Mike and Cristen Clark. Her mother, Cristen, played softball at Drake.
What They're Saying: "Halle is the definition of what it means to be a Maverick in our program. She is a very talented infielder with all the tools to excel at this level. Offensively, I love the way she competes at the plate. She makes herself a very tough out and always seems to find a way to get on base. She is also continuing to develop more and more power, which will only add to her offensive production. She is a relentless worker who has a true desire to be the best, both on the field and in the classroom. We can't wait for her to join our program." ā Head Coach Mike Heard
Riley Hollister ā Infielder ā Blue Springs, Missouri ā Blue Springs South HS
Riley Hollister is a middle infielder out of Blue Springs, Missouri, who looks to make an immediate impact for the Mavericks. Hollister was a two-time second-team all-conference selection and a two-time first-team all-district selection. She also earned First Team NFCA All-Region honors after receiving second-team honors last season and was named the NFCA National Player of the Week on Oct. 12. Riley is the daughter of Sara and Mike Hollister and has one older brother, Grant. Her mother played softball at Northwest Missouri State, and her father played baseball at Northwest Missouri State. Riley plans to major in journalism with an emphasis in sports broadcasting at Omaha.
What They're Saying: "We believe Riley has an opportunity to be an immediate-impact type of player. She is a true five-tool player who can impact a game both offensively and defensively. Riley brings a toughness and competitiveness to her game that can be infectious throughout the whole team. She is a player who demands the best out of herself and has the work ethic to back it up. She also brings that mentality to the classroom, where she excels at a high level." ā Head Coach Mike Heard
Ryleigh Kramer ā Outfielder ā Kansas City, Missouri ā Staley High School
Ryleigh Kramer is a talented outfielder out of the Kansas City area who has had great success on the PGF circuit. This past summer, Kramer competed for Top Gun National, which won the Triple Crown National Championship in St. Louis. At Staley High School, Kramer is a three-time all-conference, all-district and all-region honoree. Kramer set the Staley High School record for career RBIs this season with 137. Kramer has also hit 18 home runs and owns a .424 batting average in 143 games. In the classroom, Kramer earned academic all-state honors and was a member of the Principal's Honor Roll. Ryleigh is the daughter of Karen and Brad Kramer.
What They're Saying: "Ryleigh is a high-level outfielder who has the skills and athleticism to play either center field or a corner spot. Offensively, she just seems to always find a way to be productive. She broke her school record for RBIs this year, and she continues to develop more power to go along with her offensive productivity. Ryleigh is a player who just continues to get better, which is a reflection of her work ethic and desire to be great. We expect her to be a big piece of our success moving forward." ā Head Coach Mike Heard
Sophie Rosner ā Utility ā Lemont, Illinois ā Benet Academy
Sophie Rosner is an accomplished utility player from Lemont, Illinois, who plans to study aviation at Omaha. Rosner has been one of the top players in Illinois during her time at Benet Academy. Rosner is a two-time all-state honoree, a three-time all-conference honoree and was named the conference freshman pitcher of the year during her freshman season. She hit .431 over the course of her career. She earned high distinction honor roll recognition in the classroom and was a member of the National Honor Society. Sophie comes from an athletic family, as her father, John, played baseball at the University of Illinois Chicago, and her mother, Jill, played volleyball at Benedictine University.
What They're Saying: "Sophie is a perfect fit for our program. Sophie plays the game at a very high level and has the ability to compete for playing time right away. She plays with toughness and is a great teammate. She has the versatility to play a corner spot in both the infield and the outfield and excel at either one. Offensively, she can hit for both power and average. Sophie is a great student with plans to become a pilot. She has already started that process and has solo flight hours." ā Head Coach Mike Heard
Jaycee Woodard ā Infielder ā Bellevue, Nebraska ā Bellevue West
One of the top players in Nebraska is staying home as Bellevue West graduate Jaycee Woodard looks to help her hometown team continue to grow. An infielder, Woodard earned First Team All-Nebraska honors from the Omaha World-Herald, First Team Super-State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star and was a First Team All-Metro Conference selection in 2025. In 2024, she earned second-team all-state honors from both the Omaha World-Herald and the Lincoln Journal Star. In her career, Woodard is hitting a staggering .524 and set career school records with 36 home runs, 149 RBIs, 140 runs, 50 doubles, 173 hits and 51 walks. Woodard has set 14 different Bellevue West school records during her time with the Thunderbirds, including seven career records and seven single-season records. Woodard is also a standout basketball player, as she led Class A in three-point percentage in 2025 and earned honorable mention all-state honors. Woodard plans to major in civil engineering and is a three-time academic all-state honoree. Jaycee's father, Ryan, played football at Omaha, and her mother, Heidi, played softball at Creighton.
What They're Saying: "Jaycee is an in-state player, and we are so excited she decided to stay home and be part of our program. As good as she is now, we believe her ceiling is off the charts. Jaycee is a big, strong athlete with great feet and a strong arm. Offensively, Jaycee set 14 school records this year and will be the kind of hitter that teams always have to be aware of. Jaycee is from an athletic family and really understands what it takes to be a winner. Academically, Jaycee brings the same level of commitment and work ethic to the classroom." ā Head Coach Mike Heard
