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April 2, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Riley Stiles will be returning to the Wausau Ignite for the 2026 season. Stiles was a key player in the inaugural Ignite season and brings experience and high energy to this season's team.
P - Riley Stiles| 5'7" | R/R| Senior | Lake Forest College
Last season with the Ignite, Stiles pitched 105 innings, the most of any pitcher in the league. Through 25 games, she recorded 38 strikeouts with a record of 7-8 on the season. Stiles pitched the most complete games as an Ignite pitcher with six.
This season a... Full Story
March 26, 2026 - Wausau, WI- The Wausau Ignite are excited to announce the signing of two players from South Dakota State University. Returner Quinn Marnocha and Newcomer Mia Buske will join the team for the 2026 season.
OF - Quinn Marnocha| 5'9" | R/R| Junior | South Dakota State University
C- Mia Buske| 5'9" | R/R| Sophomore | South Dakota State University
Marnocha will return after a stellar first half with the Ignite in 2025. Through 19 games, she batted .305 with 18 hits including three doubles, two triples, and five home runs,... Full Story
March 19, 2026 - Wausau, WI - The Wausau Ignite will add another returner to their roster for 2026 by signing Megan McGinnis, a junior from St. Mary's University in Minnesota.
IF/OF - Megan McGinnis| 5'6" | L/R| Junior | St. Mary's University
McGinnis spent 20 games with the Ignite last season, batting .274 through 62 at bats, including 5 doubles, a triple, and 12 RBIs. During her time with the Ignite, McGinnis played second base, recording a .924 fielding percentage and turning four double plays.
So far this spring season, McGinnis... Full Story
March 5, 2026 - Grand Forks, ND - The Spitfires Softball team is proud to announce the hiring of Aaron Alvarez as the team's head coach, marking a major milestone as the franchise prepares for its inaugural season. Alvarez brings a strong background in collegiate athletics, summer collegiate baseball, military service, and community leadership, a combination that aligns seamlessly with the Spitfires' mission.
"I am more than excited and honored to be the head coach of this exciting new program,ââ¬Â said Alvarez. "I look forwa... Full Story
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Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Riley Stiles for 2026
April 2, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Riley Stiles will be returning to the Wausau Ignite for the 2026 season. Stiles was a key player in the inaugural Ignite season and brings experience and high energy to this season's team.
P - Riley Stiles| 5'7" | R/R| Senior | Lake Forest College
Last season with the Ignite, Stiles pitched 105 innings, the most of any pitcher in the league. Through 25 games, she recorded 38 strikeouts with a record of 7-8 on the season. Stiles pitched the most complete games as an Ignite pitcher with six.
This season a... Full StoryMore Northwoods League Softball stories below
Marnocha and Buske Sign with Ignite for 2026 Season
March 26, 2026 - Wausau, WI- The Wausau Ignite are excited to announce the signing of two players from South Dakota State University. Returner Quinn Marnocha and Newcomer Mia Buske will join the team for the 2026 season.
OF - Quinn Marnocha| 5'9" | R/R| Junior | South Dakota State University
C- Mia Buske| 5'9" | R/R| Sophomore | South Dakota State University
Marnocha will return after a stellar first half with the Ignite in 2025. Through 19 games, she batted .305 with 18 hits including three doubles, two triples, and five home runs,... Full StoryWausau Ignite Signs Returner McGinnis for 2026 Season
March 19, 2026 - Wausau, WI - The Wausau Ignite will add another returner to their roster for 2026 by signing Megan McGinnis, a junior from St. Mary's University in Minnesota.
IF/OF - Megan McGinnis| 5'6" | L/R| Junior | St. Mary's University
McGinnis spent 20 games with the Ignite last season, batting .274 through 62 at bats, including 5 doubles, a triple, and 12 RBIs. During her time with the Ignite, McGinnis played second base, recording a .924 fielding percentage and turning four double plays.
So far this spring season, McGinnis... Full StoryGrand Forks Spitfires Announce Head Coach For Inaugural Softball Season
March 5, 2026 - Grand Forks, ND - The Spitfires Softball team is proud to announce the hiring of Aaron Alvarez as the team's head coach, marking a major milestone as the franchise prepares for its inaugural season. Alvarez brings a strong background in collegiate athletics, summer collegiate baseball, military service, and community leadership, a combination that aligns seamlessly with the Spitfires' mission.
"I am more than excited and honored to be the head coach of this exciting new program,ââ¬Â said Alvarez. "I look forwa... Full StoryNorthwoods League Softball News
- Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Riley Stiles for 2026 - Wausau Ignite (April 2)
- Marnocha and Buske Sign with Ignite for 2026 Season - Wausau Ignite (March 26)
- Wausau Ignite Signs Returner McGinnis for 2026 Season - Wausau Ignite (March 19)
- Mallards and Night Mares Announce Lightwings Art Installation - Madison Night Mares (March 10)
- Grand Forks Spitfires Announce Head Coach For Inaugural Softball Season - Grand Forks Spitfires (March 5)
- Wausau Ignite Announces Return of Assistant Coach Branson for 2026 - Wausau Ignite (March 5)
- Wausau Ignite Announces Johnson and Schwisow as First Returning Players for 2026 - Wausau Ignite (February 26)
- Minot Honeybees Announce New Head Coach for 2026 - Minot Honeybees (January 16)
- Lexi Godwin to Return as Night Mares Head Coach - Madison Night Mares (January 12)
- Northwoods League Announces 2026 Baseball and Softball Schedules - (December 11)
- Mankato Habaneros Unveil 2026 Schedule - Mankato Habaneros (December 9)
- Inaugural Northwoods League Softball All-Star Game to be Hosted in Madison - Wausau Ignite (December 6)
- Mallards and Night Mares Announce Cru Concrete Club - Madison Night Mares (December 3)
- Three Woodchucks, Two Ignite Players Earn League-Wide Hitting Honors - Wausau Ignite (December 1)
- Madison Night Mares to Host Inaugural Northwoods League Softball All-Star Game - (November 21)
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- Grand Forks Spitfires launch home run tree planting initiative - Grand Forks Herald (March 26)
- Winn named new head coach of Honeybees - Minot Daily News (January 17)
- Grand Forks Spitfires' inaugural season to be streamed on FloSports after new media rights agreement - Grand Forks Herald (December 18)
- Tots, Bees announce 2026 schedules - Minot Daily News (December 10)
- Grand Forks Spitfires release inaugural 2026 season schedule - Grand Forks Herald (December 9)
- Grand Forks' new Northwoods League softball team will be the Spitfires - Grand Forks Herald (November 12)
- An emerging voice - Minot Daily News (October 28)
- Grand Forks' new Northwoods League softball team to unveil team name Nov. 11 - Grand Forks Herald (October 23)
- Hot Tots' Hocking honored by Northwoods League - Minot Daily News (October 18)
- Northwoods League unveils 6 finalists for Grand Forks softball team name - Grand Forks Herald (September 5)
- Here's a chance to name the new Grand Forks Northwoods League softball team - Grand Forks Herald (August 14)
- Here's a chance to name the new Grand Forks Northwoods League softball team - Grand Forks Herald (August 12)
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