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2026 Ignite Season Preview: A Look Forward to Wausau's Second Season

May 27, 2026 - Wausau, WI. - After an incredible inaugural season, the Wausau Ignite look to start their second year as a Northwoods League Softball franchise with a bang. Entering the third year of softball in the Northwoods League, and now with six teams clashing for one trophy, competition is at its highest point yet, and expectations are rising for the Ignite. Wausau had many bright spots in its first season, with key performers from last year returning alongside head coach Jasmin Estrada for her second season at the helm. Coach ... Full Story

Ignite Adds Pitching Depth with Mills

May 19, 2026 - Wausau, WI- The Wausau Ignite is excited to announce the signing of sophomore pitcher Zoey Mills from Eastern Florida State College. P - Zoey Mills | 5'8" | R/R| Sophomore | Eastern Florida State College Mills is originally from Port Charlotte, Florida, and attended the College of Central Florida for her freshman season. In her first season, Mills appeared in 2 games and went 8-3 with a 1.95 ERA through 64.2 innings, recording 67 strikeouts. This season with Eastern Florida, Mills pitched 74 innings and recorded a 2... Full Story

Prairie View A&M's Morgan Smith Signs with Ignite

May 14, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Wausau Ignite Softball is thrilled to announce the signing of Morgan Smith, a freshman from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. Utility - Morgan Smith| 5'8" | R/R| Freshman | Prairie View A & M Smith attended high school at Pensacola Catholic High School in Pensacola, Florida. In her senior season with the team last year, she batted .646 with six home runs, 29 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases. In her first season with Prairie View A&M, Smith batted .416 through 35 games. She recorded 32 hits wi... Full Story

Ignite Adds Purdue Catcher Gabriela Sosa

May 7, 2026 - Wausau, WI - Wausau Ignite Softball is thrilled to announce the signing of Gabriela Sosa. Sosa is a junior at Purdue and transferred in from Paris Junior College prior to the 2026 season. C - Gabriela Sosa| 5'9" | R/R| Junior | Purdue University Originally from San Antonio Texas, Sosa played her first two seasons at Paris Junior College. As a sophomore, she was named NJCAA Conference and Region 14 Player of the Year. During her time at PJC, she became the all-time NJCAA home run leader, hitting 41 home runs in the 2025... Full Story

• 2026 Ignite Season Preview: A Look Forward to Wausau's Second Season - Wausau Ignite (May 27)
  
• Ignite Adds Pitching Depth with Mills - Wausau Ignite (May 19)
  
• Prairie View A&M's Morgan Smith Signs with Ignite - Wausau Ignite (May 14)
  
• Ignite Adds Purdue Catcher Gabriela Sosa - Wausau Ignite (May 7)
  
• Ignite Announces 2026 Promotional Schedule - Wausau Ignite (May 1)
  
• Ignite Add Northwestern State's Daniel for 2026 - Wausau Ignite (April 30)
  
• Ignite Coaching Staff Expands with Two Key Additions - Wausau Ignite (April 23)
  
• Ignite Sign D.C. Everest Alum Sydney Spear - Wausau Ignite (April 20)
  
• Calmes Added to 2026 Wausau Ignite Softball Roster - Wausau Ignite (April 15)
  
• Ignite Adds Local Talent for 2026 Season - Wausau Ignite (April 10)
  
• 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)
  
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• Why owner John Bollinger believes the Grand Forks Spitfires are here to stay - Grand Forks Herald (May 15)
  
• 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)
  
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